Rule 21 Apr 2025 security measures, coast guard, safety zone, cable laying, virginia beach, marine safety, navigation (water), reporting and recordkeeping requirements, waterways, offshore wind, maritime trade, harbors, regulation

⚓Temporary Safety Zone for Cable Laying Operations off Virginia Beach

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary, moving safety zone to surround nearshore operations conducted by a cable laying barge. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Virginia Beach, Virginia. Cable lay and burial operations will create navigational hazards moving along a corridor from shore extending seaward 12 NM. This rulemaking will prohibit persons and vessels from entering the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Virginia or a designated representative.

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Compliance, Regulatory Requirements 15 Jan 2025 reporting and recordkeeping requirements, security measures, harbors, coast guard, waterways, marine safety, navigation (water), safety zone, cable laying, maritime regulations, virginia beach

⚓Proposed Safety Zone for Cable Laying Corridor in Virginia Beach

The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary moving safety zone to surround nearshore operations conducted by a cable laying barge. Cable lay and burial operations will create navigational hazards moving along a corridor from shore extending seaward 12 NM. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Virginia Beach, Virginia. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from entering the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Virginia or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

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