29 Apr 2025
🚢Temporary Safety Zone for Underwater Survey in Straits of Mackinac
Safety Zone; Underwater Lake Bed HAUX/ROV Survey; Straits of Mackinac, MI
Summary
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within a 500-yard radius of the vessels Ugle Duckling and Streak. The safety zone is necessary to protect vessels while a HAUV/ROV survey is conducting underwater surveys. Entry of vessels into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Northern Great Lakes (COTP).
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- Coast Guard
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The regulatory text establishes a temporary safety zone impacting businesses by restricting vessel access to a 500-yard radius around the survey vessels in the Straits of Mackinac. This could affect shipping and navigation operations, with compliance required from vessel operators.