🚢Coast Guard's Information Collection on Vessel Safety Compliance
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension of its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0038, Plan Approval and Records for Tank Vessels, Passenger Vessels, Cargo and Miscellaneous Vessels, Mobile Offshore Drilling Units, Nautical School Vessels and Oceanographic Research Vessels; without change. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Before submitting this ICR to OIRA, the Coast Guard is inviting comments as described below.
Learn More⚓Coast Guard's Information Collection Request
In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the U.S. Coast Guard intends to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), requesting an extension of its approval for the following collection of information: 1625-0001, Report of Marine Casualty & Chemical Testing of Commercial Vessel Personnel; without change. Our ICR describes the information we seek to collect from the public. Before submitting this ICR to OIRA, the Coast Guard is inviting comments as described below.
Learn More🌊Temporary Safety Zone Regulation for Black River Bay Announced
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of the Black River Bay in Sackets Harbor, NY listed below. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by an Army HELOCAST Exercise where personnel will be jumping from a helicopter into the water. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Eastern Great Lakes.
Learn More🚢Proposed Safety Zone for Beltway 8 Bridge Construction in Houston
The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of the Houston Ship Channel around the Beltway 8 Bridge (Sam Houston Tollway Ship Channel Bridge), during bridge construction and demolition activities. The temporary safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by constructing a new bridge. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Houston- Galveston. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Learn More⛴️New Local Safety Regulation for Galveston Boat Parade by Coast Guard
The Coast Guard is establishing a special local regulation for the safety of life on certain waters of the Galveston Channel in Galveston County, TX. These regulations will be enforced during a boat parade which will be held annually, on the third Saturday in September. This proposed rulemaking prohibits entry of non-participants into the regulated area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Houston-Galveston (COTP) or designated representative.
Learn More🤝Coast Guard Pursues AI Partnership with VoiceBrain for Maritime Safety
The Coast Guard is announcing its intent to enter into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with VoiceBrain to determine the efficacy of artificial intelligence multicast overlays into operational communication platforms currently in use by the Coast Guard. While the Coast Guard is currently considering partnering with VoiceBrain, we are soliciting public comment on the possible nature of and participation of other parties in the proposed CRADA. In addition, the Coast Guard also invites other potential Federal participants, who have the interest and capability to bring similar contributions to this type of research, to consider submitting proposals for consideration in similar CRADAs.
Learn More🚤Enforcement of Special Local Regulation for San Diego Bayfair
The Coast Guard will enforce the San Diego Bayfair special local regulation on the waters of Mission Bay, California, from September 12, 2025, through September 14, 2025. This special local regulation is necessary to provide for the safety of the participants, crew, spectators, sponsor vessels, and general users of the waterway. During the enforcement period, persons and vessels are prohibited from anchoring, blocking, loitering, or impeding within this regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, or his designated representative.
Learn More🌉Proposed Regulation for Little River Bridge Operation Changes
The Coast Guard proposes to change the operating schedule that governs the Little River Bridge, across the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (Upper Little River), mile 347.3, at North Myrtle Beach, SC. South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) requested the Coast Guard consider placing the swing bridge on weekday scheduled openings at designated times to assist with vehicle congestion. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Learn More⚓Proposed Updates to Duluth's Safety Zones by Coast Guard
The Coast Guard is proposing to revise existing regulations for recurring safety zones in the Captain of the Port Duluth Zone. The proposed amendments would update the table of annually recurring marine events, add definitions, and clarify how and when the COTP may enforce listed zones. These changes are intended to improve the timeliness and clarity of public notification, enhance mariner situational awareness, and promote the safety of life on the navigable waters of the western Great Lakes during recurring near-shore events. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Learn More⚓Anchorage Regulations Updated for Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors
The Coast Guard is amending the anchorage regulations for Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors. This action would amend Anchorages F and G, and update anchorage usage and communication requirements. The purpose of this final rule is to improve navigation safety by modifying Anchorage F and G to accommodate an increased volume of vessel traffic and larger vessels calling on the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and alleviate vessels anchoring near a subsea pipeline.
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