Coast Guard enforces security zone on Potomac River

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 04/14/2019 06:45 AM EDT

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April 14, 2019
U.S. Coast Guard 5th District PA Detachment Baltimore
Contact: Coast Guard PA Detachment Baltimore
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Coast Guard enforces security zone on Potomac River

BALTIMORE — U.S. Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region personnel are enforcing the Montgomery County, Maryland, security zone on the Potomac River, which will begin at 8:45 a.m., Sunday, in accordance with the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations (33 CFR 165.557).

There is room on the northern part of the river for vessels to go around the secure area. The zone will remain in place until canceled by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP).

Persons and vessel operators requesting permission to enter or transit the security zone may contact the COTP or designated representative at telephone number 410–576–2693, on marine band radio VHF–FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz), or by visually or verbally hailing the on-scene law enforcement vessel enforcing the zone.

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