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October 30, 2009

Public Affairs (415) 748-0112

Alameda, Calif. – The Captain of the Port has issued the following restrictions as a result of today’s oil spill in San Francisco Bay:

• All vessels must gain clearance from Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) to transit the spill area. Mariners should contact VTS on marine channel 14 to request clearance.

• All ferry service transiting San Francisco Bay is operational. However, ferries are being routed north around the spill area.

• Vessel traffic through the Oakland Estuary and Oakland Bar Channel will be limited and allowed on a case-by-case basis, upon approval from VTS.

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