⚓Special Local Regulations for Marine Events Enforced in NJ
The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Manasquan Inlet Intracoastal Tug on October 12, 2025, or on a rain date of October 18, 2025, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the USCG East District (formerly the Fifth Coast Guard District) identifies the regulated area for this event in Manasquan, NJ and Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
Learn More⛵Enforcement of Local Regulations for Ironman Triathlon in Savannah
The Captain of the Port Savannah, Georgia (COTP) will enforce a special local regulation for the Ironman Triathlon on September 28, 2025, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Southeast Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Augusta, GA. 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.
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 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🚤Coast Guard Enforces Local Regulations for Waterman's Triathlon
The Coast Guard will enforce a special local regulation for the Waterman's Triathlon, in Rock Hall, MD from September 27 through September 28, 2025, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the USCG East District (formerly USCG District 5) identifies the regulated area for this event in Rock Hall, MD. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
Learn More🚤Understanding the Special Regulations for Bay Bridge Paddle Event
The Coast Guard will enforce a special local regulation for the Bay Bridge Paddle on September 14, 2025, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the USCG East District (formerly USCG District 5) identifies the regulated area for this event as between Sandy Point State Park and Kent Island, MD. During the enforcement period, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
Learn More🚤Proposed Special Regulations for Marine Events in St. Petersburg
The Coast Guard is proposing to revise its existing special local regulations by adding a new recurring event to an existing table. The Coast Guard is also proposing to expand a regulated area for one event and update the dates of existing events in the Seventh Coast Guard District Captain of the Port (COTP) St. Petersburg. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Learn More🚤Special Regulations for Beaufort Water Festival & Air Show
The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Beaufort Water Festival and Beaufort Water Festival Air Show events from July 11 through 20, 2025, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during these events. Our regulation for marine events within the Seventh Coast Guard District identifies the regulated areas for these annual events in Beaufort, SC. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
Learn More🎆Safety Zones for Fireworks Displays in Puget Sound Area
The Coast Guard will enforce the safety zones established for annual firework displays in the Captain of the Port, Sector Puget Sound area of responsibility to ensure the safety of life on navigable waters during these events. The Coast Guard's regulation for marine events within the Thirteenth Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for these events. During the enforcement periods, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with lawful directions form the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
Learn More⛵Bayview Mackinac Race Regulations Impacting Local Maritime Businesses
The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulations for the annual Bayview Yacht Club Port Huron to Mackinac Race. This action is necessary to safely control vessel movements in the vicinity of the race and provide for the safety of the general boating public and commercial shipping. During this enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter the regulated area without the permission of the Coast Guard Patrol Commander (PATCOM).
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