Coast Guard C bubbles Rig JOLLIET: No Boats Allowed in 500-Yard Safety Zone!
Published Date: 6/10/2025
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Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone around the rig JOLLIET while it’s being towed to Aransas Terminals. Boats and people can’t enter this 500-yard area unless the Captain of the Port says it’s okay. This keeps everyone safe and protects the environment during the move.
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Temporary 500-yard Safety Zone
The Coast Guard set a temporary moving safety zone with a 500-yard radius around the rig JOLLIET in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, Port Aransas, TX while it is towed to Aransas Terminals. Boats and people cannot enter that 500-yard area unless the Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi, specifically authorizes entry.
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