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June 21, 2010
DMR declares ‘no-wake zones’ for Mississippi Sound
BILOXI--The director of the Mississippi Department of Marine Resources (DMR) has established the following temporary no wake zone for the Mississippi Sound, effective immediately:
• Task Force 21 (M/V Grand) – N30 15.106, W89 05.121
• Task Force 46 (M/V Paraclete) – N30 17.600, W88 44.120
• Task Force 17 (M/V Miller) – N30 18.535, W88 34.977
• Task Force 20 (M/V Fling) – N30 15.924, W88 28.210
Vessels in this area should proceed at minimum speed so as not to create a potentially damaging wake within 500 feet surrounding the above areas.
The temporary no wake zone is being established to prevent displacement of boom and disturbing oil spill response activities in the Mississippi Sound.
All boom and/or buoys are to be deployed and maintained by the Incident Command Center for the Deep Water Horizon Spill in Mobile, Ala. The no wake zone shall be in effect immediately and remain in effect for the duration of the decontamination sites as described by the U.S. Coast Guard.
The Mississippi Department of Marine Resources is dedicated to enhancing, protecting and conserving marine interests of the state by managing all marine life, public trust wetlands, adjacent uplands and waterfront areas to provide for the optimal commercial, recreational, educational and economic uses of these resources consistent with environmental concerns and social changes. Visit the DMR online at www.dmr.ms.gov.
Office of Public Information - rlafontaine@gulfport-ms.gov - Phone: 228-868-5782
P.O. Box 1780 Gulfport, MS 39502-1780 - FAX: 868-5800
