This safety zone will be of concern to all spectator boats wishing to observe the fireworks up close and personal. BE CAREFUL AND HEED WARNINGS FROM MARINE POLICE!

NC ‘“ CAPE FEAR RIVER – CITY OF WILMINGTON – 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION – SAFETY ZONE
The `City of Wilmington 4th of July Celebration’ fireworks display will be held on July 4, 2016 at 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. A safety zone will be in effect on all waters of the Cape Fear River within an area bound by a line drawn from the following points: latitude 34°13’54- N., longitude 077°57’06- W.; thence northeast to latitude 34°13’57- N., longitude 077°57’05- W.; thence north to latitude 34°14’11- N., longitude 077°57’07-W.; thence northwest to latitude 34°14’22- N., longitude 077°57’19- W.; thence east to latitude 34°14’22- N., longitude 077°57’06- W.; thence southeast to latitude 34°14’07- N., longitude 077°57’00- W.; thence south to latitude 34°13’54- N., longitude 077°56’58- W.; thence to the point of origin, located approximately 500 yards north of Cape Fear Memorial Bridge. The fireworks will be launched from a barge that will be marked with signs labeled `DANGER’ `FIREWORKS’ `STAY AWAY’. Vessels may not enter, remain in or transit through the safety zone during the enforcement period unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, or designated Coast Guard patrol personnel on scene. All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or the designated on-scene-patrol personnel, and upon being hailed by siren, radio, flashing light or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed. For any comments or questions, contact the Marine Event Coordinator at Coast Guard Sector North Carolina, (910) 772-2221, or at NCMarineEvents@uscg.mil.

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