Proposed Rule 19 May 2025 regulations, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, security measures, harbors, coast guard, waterways, virginia, marine safety, navigation (water), special local regulation, boating, portsmouth

🛥️Special Local Regulation for High-Speed Boat Race in Portsmouth, VA

The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a special local regulation for certain waters on the Western Branch of the Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, VA. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters during a high-speed boat race. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from entering the regulated area 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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Proposed Rule 12 May 2025 regulation, pennsylvania, reporting and recordkeeping requirements, coast guard, waterways, marine safety, navigation (water), special local regulation, allegheny river

🚤Proposed Regulation for Allegheny River Special Local Regulation

The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a temporary special local regulation on the waters of the Allegheny River from mile marker 20.5 to mile marker 21.5 in Creighton, PA. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on these navigable waters from potential hazards during the powerboat regatta for the activities planned from June 7, 2025, through June 8, 2025. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the regulated area unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.

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Rule 11 Apr 2025 coast guard, maritime business, marine regulation, key west, special local regulation

🚤Coast Guard Enforces Regulation for Conch Republic Navy Parade

The Coast Guard will enforce the special local regulation for the Conch Republic Navy Parade and Battle, in Key West, Florida. Our regulation for recurring Marine Events in Captain of the Port Key West Zone identifies the regulated area for this event. During the enforcement period, no person or vessel may enter, transit through, anchor in, or remain within the regulated area without approval from the Captain of the Port Key West or a designated representative.

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