Rule 24 Apr 2025 coast guard, south carolina, public safety, marine events, charleston, local regulations

🌊Enforcement of Special Local Regulations for Marine Events in Charleston

The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Low Country Splash event on May 24, 2025, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Seventh Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Charleston and Mt. Pleasant, SC. During the enforcement periods, no person or vessel may enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated area unless authorized by the Coast Guard Patrol Commander or a designated representative.

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Rule 3 Apr 2025 reporting and recordkeeping requirements, security measures, harbors, coast guard, security zone, waterways, marine safety, navigation (water), charleston, cooper river, event management, waterway navigation

🚤Temporary Security Zone Established for Cooper River Bridge Run

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone for navigable waters of the Cooper River, in the vicinity of the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge, near Charleston and Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. This action is necessary to provide for the security and protection of life of participants and spectators during the Cooper River Bridge Run. Entry of vessels or persons into the security zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Charleston or a designated representative.

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Rule 1 Apr 2025 regulations, business compliance, coast guard, waterways, marine events, charleston

⛵Special Local Regulations for Charleston Race Week, 2025

The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Charleston Race Week from April 9, 2025, through April 13, 2025, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Seventh Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Charleston, SC. During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the designated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Charleston (COTP) or a designated representative.

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