🚤Temporary Safety Zone for Kaneohe Bay Air Show Regulation
Safety Zone; Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, HI
Summary
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone while the U.S. Navy Blue Angels Squadron conducts aerobatic performances over Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Hawaii. This safety zone is necessary to protect watercrafts and the general public from hazards associated with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels aircraft performing low flying, high powered jet aerobatics over open water. This rulemaking prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector Honolulu or a designated representative.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- Coast Guard
Business Impact
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The establishment of a temporary safety zone in Kaneohe Bay will directly impact vessel operators and businesses in maritime sectors by limiting access to the area during air shows. Compliance with the regulation requires authorization for transit, influencing operational planning and financial implications for businesses relying on these waterways.