Rule 26 Sep 2025 marine safety, maritime, navigation (water), safety zone, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, waterways, construction, security measures, harbors, demolition, bridgeport harbor, coast guard, regulation

⚓Temporary Safety Zone Established in Bridgeport Harbor

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the navigable waters of Bridgeport Harbor in the vicinity of the Bridgeport Harbor Station power plant demolition project site. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by using explosives for the demolition process of three coal-fired power plant boilers. When enforced, entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Long, Island Sound or a designated representative.

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Rule 25 Sep 2025 marine commerce, navigation (water), logistics, chesapeake bay, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, harbors, security measures, regulations, safety zone, coast guard, marine safety, waterways

🚢Temporary Safety Zone Established in Chesapeake Bay, MD

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of the Chesapeake Bay within 500 yards of the M/V W- SAPPHIRE. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the presence of explosive cargo on board the vessel. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Maryland-National Capital Region (NCR) (COTP), or a designated representative.

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Rule 24 Sep 2025 event management, coast guard, logistics, great lakes, safety zone, maritime regulations

🎆Safety Zone Enforcement for Corn Festival Fireworks Announced

The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Corn Festival Fireworks on September 27, 2025, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this fireworks display. Our regulation for marine events within the Great Lakes Coast Guard District identified the safety zone for this event in Morris, IL. During the enforcement period, entry into, transiting, or exiting the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Lake Michigan or a designated on-scene representative.

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Rule 24 Sep 2025 chicago, coast guard, navigation, regulations, waterway, safety zone

🚢Chicago River Safety Zone Regulation for 2025 Regatta

The Coast Guard will enforce a segment of the Safety Zone, Brandon Road Lock and Dam to Lake Michigan including Des Plaines River, Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal, Chicago River, and Calumet-Saganashkee Channel Chicago, IL, on the Chicago River (South Branch) and Chicago Sanitary and Ship Canal for the Tough Cup XI Regatta on September 27, 2025. This action is intended to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during a crew regatta event. During the enforcement period listed below, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within the safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Lake Michigan or a designated representative.

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Proposed Rule 24 Sep 2025 port miami, marine safety, navigation (water), waterways, regulatory compliance, coast guard, security measures, harbors, maritime safety, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, safety zone

🚤Proposed Safety Zone Regulation for Port Miami by Coast Guard

The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Main Shipping Channel, offshore of Port Miami, Miami, FL, in connection with the E1 World Championship high- speed electric powerboat races. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters near Port Miami, Miami, FL, and to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the race. This rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Miami or a designated representative.

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Proposed Rule 22 Sep 2025 security measures, navigation (water), ohio river, regulation, navigation, coast guard, pittsburgh, safety zone, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, waterways, marine safety, harbors

🌊Proposed Safety Zone on Ohio River

The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary safety zone for the Ohio River, from mile marker 2 to mile marker 3. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters during an operation to install aerial transverse wirelines. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

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Rule 22 Sep 2025 regulatory compliance, navigation (water), north carolina, security measures, coast guard, maritime, business operations, safety zone, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, waterways, marine safety, harbors

🌊Temporary Safety Zone Regulation for Wrightsville Beach, NC

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain waters of the Atlantic Ocean near the Wrightsville Beach, NC waterfront. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during an air show, consisting of civilian and military aircraft flyovers, on October 02, 2025. This rule prohibits persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector North Carolina or a designated representative.

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Rule 18 Sep 2025 navigation (water), reporting and recordkeeping requirements, coast guard, shipping regulations, long beach, security measures, safety zone, marine safety, waterways, harbors, maritime industry

⚓Temporary Safety Zone Established in San Pedro Bay, Long Beach

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within a 500-yard radius of Port of Long Beach Berth G232, and within a 500-yard radius of all first-responder vessels involved in response operations. The safety zones are needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards from unsecured shipping containers present in the water. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Los Angeles--Long Beach.

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Rule 16 Sep 2025 federal regulation, safety zone, coast guard, salvaging, maritime business, navigation (water), harbors, security measures, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, waterways, guam, marine safety

⛵Temporary Safety Zone Established for Naval Salvage Operation in Guam

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for certain navigable waters of Apra Harbor, Guam and adjacent Philippine Sea. The moving safety zone will include all navigable waters within 100 yards of the USNS SALVOR and M/V VOYAGER during Dead Ship Tow operations. This action is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the salvage, towing, and disposal of an abandoned, derelict vessel. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Guam.

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Rule 12 Sep 2025 small business, marine safety, coast guard, sackets harbor, new york, navigation (water), safety zone, harbors, maritime regulations, waterways, reporting and recordkeeping requirements

🌊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.

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