⛵Temporary Safety Zones Established for Tall Ships Challenge 2025
Safety Zones; Erie, PA; Detroit, MI; Duluth, MN
Summary
The Coast Guard is establishing temporary safety zones around each tall ship visiting the Great Lakes during the Tall Ships Challenge 2025 race series beginning on July 10, 2025 through October 1, 2025. These safety zones will provide for the regulation of vessel traffic in the vicinity of each tall ship in the navigable waters of the United States. The Coast Guard is taking this action to safeguard participants and spectators from the hazards associated with the limited maneuverability of these tall ships and to ensure public safety during tall ships events.
Agencies
- Homeland Security Department
- Coast Guard
Business Impact
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The regulation establishes temporary safety zones during the Tall Ships Challenge, which impacts vessel traffic and requires compliance from businesses that operate in or near affected waterways. This affects logistics, transport operations, and any business reliant on maritime activities in that region.