URGENT / SOUTHERN CA-SAN PEDRO BAY / SAFETY ZONE / SEC LA-LB BNM 0240-24 /
1. THE CAPTAIN OF THE PORT HAS ESTABLISHED A TEMPORARY SAFETY ZONE ENCOMPASSING ALL NAVIGABLE WATERS 200 YDS FROM THE PIER J BREAKWATER ENTRANCE FOR DIVING AND SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS TAKING PLACE ON DECEMBER 5, 2024 IN THE VICINITY OF 33-44' 15"N, 118-10' 55.02"W UNTIL OPERATIONS ARE SUSPENDED. 2. MARINERS ARE URGED TO REMAIN NO LESS THAN 200 YARDS FROM THE PIER J BREAKWATER ENTRANCE IN SAN PEDRO BAY. NO VESSELS MAY ENTER INTO, TRANSIT THROUGH, OR REMAIN WITHIN THE SAFETY ZONE UNLESS AUTHORIZED BY THE U.S. COAST GUARD. MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO MAINTAIN A SHARP LOOKOUT AND TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION WHEN IN VICINTY OF RESPONSE VESSELS CONDUCTING SEARCH AND RESCUE OPERATIONS. 3. ANY CONCERNED TRAFFIC PLEASE CONTACT COAST GUARD SECTOR LOS ANGELES LONG BEACH ON VHF CH 16 OR 22.
