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The purpose of this part is to:
(a) Prescribe procedures for establishing different types of limited or controlled access areas and regulated navigation areas;
(b) Prescribe general regulations for different types of limited or controlled access areas and regulated navigation areas;
(c) Prescribe specific requirements for established areas; and
(d) List specific areas and their boundaries.
The following definitions apply to this part:
Credential means any or all of the following:
(1) Merchant mariner's document.
(2) Merchant mariner's license.
(3) STCW endorsement.
(4) Certificate of registry.
(5) Merchant mariner credential.
Merchant mariner credential or MMC means the credential issued by the Coast Guard under 46 CFR part 10. It combines the individual merchant mariner's document, license, and certificate of registry enumerated in 46 U.S.C. subtitle II part E as well as the STCW endorsement into a single credential that serves as the mariner's qualification document, certificate of identification, and certificate of service.
(a) A safety zone, security zone, or regulated navigation area may be established on the initiative of any Coast Guard official authorized to issue such an order in accordance with 33 CFR 1.05-1.
(b) Any person may request that a safety zone, security zone, or regulated navigation area be established. Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this section, each request must be submitted in writing to either the Captain of the Port or District Commander having jurisdiction over the location as described in part 3 of this chapter, and include the following:
(1) The name of the person submitting the request;
(2) The location and boundaries of the safety zone, security zone, or regulated navigation area;
(3) The date, time, and duration that the safety zone, security zone, or regulated navigation area should be established;
(4) A description of the activities planned for the safety zone, security zone, or regulated navigation area;
(5) The nature of the restrictions or conditions desired; and
(6) The reason why the safety zone, security zone, or regulated navigation area is necessary.
(c) Safety Zones and Security Zones. If, for good cause, the request for a safety zone or security zone is made less than 5 working days before the zone is to be established, the request may be made orally, but it must be followed by a written request within 24 hours.
(Requests for safety zones, security zones, and regulated navigation areas are approved by the Office of Management and Budget under control number 1625-0020)
(a) The establishment of these limited access areas and regulated navigation areas is considered rulemaking. The procedures used to notify persons of the establishment of these areas vary depending upon the circumstances and emergency conditions. Notification may be made by marine broadcasts, local notice to mariners, local news media, distribution in leaflet form, and on-scene oral notice, as well as publication in the Federal Register.
(b) Notification normally contains the physical boundaries of the area, the reasons for the rule, its estimated duration, and the method of obtaining authorization to enter the area, if applicable, and special navigational rules, if applicable.
Geographic coordinates expressed in terms of latitude or longitude, or both, are not intended for plotting on maps or charts whose referenced horizontal datum is the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83), unless such geographic coordinates are expressly labeled NAD 83. Geographic coordinates without the NAD 83 reference may be plotted on maps or charts referenced to NAD 83 only after application of the appropriate corrections that are published on the particular map or chart being used.
(a) General. The geographic application of the limited and controlled access areas and regulated navigation areas in this part are determined based on the statutory authority under which each is created.
(b) Safety zones and regulated navigation areas. These zones and areas are created under the authority of 46 U.S.C. 70001-70041. Safety zones established under 46 U.S.C. 70116 and regulated navigation areas may be established in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States as defined in § 2.38 of this chapter, including the territorial sea to a seaward limit of 12 nautical miles from the baseline.
(c) Security zones. These zones have two sources of authority—46 U.S.C. Chapter 700, and the Act of June 15, 1917, as amended by both the Magnuson Act of August 9, 1950 (“Magnuson Act”), 46 U.S.C. 70051-54, and sec. 104 the Maritime Transportation Security Act of 2002 (Pub. L. 107-295, 116 Stat. 2064). Security zones established under either 46 U.S.C. 70116 or 46 U.S.C. 70051 may be established in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States as defined in § 2.38 of this chapter, including the territorial sea to a seaward limit of 12 nautical miles from the baseline.
(d) Naval vessel protection zones. These zones are issued under the authority of 14 U.S.C. 503 and 527 and may be established in waters subject to the jurisdiction of the United States as defined in § 2.38 of this chapter, including the territorial sea to a seaward limit of 12 nautical miles from the baseline.
A regulated navigation area is a water area within a defined boundary for which regulations for vessels navigating within the area have been established under this part.
Each District Commander may control vessel traffic in an area which is determined to have hazardous conditions, by issuing regulations:
(a) Specifying times of vessel entry, movement, or departure to, from, within, or through ports, harbors, or other waters;
(b) Establishing vessel size, speed, draft limitations, and operating conditions; and
(c) Restricting vessel operation, in a hazardous area or under hazardous conditions, to vessels which have particular operating characteristics or capabilities which are considered necessary for safe operation under the circumstances.
(a) The master of a vessel in a regulated navigation area shall operate the vessel in accordance with the regulations contained in Subpart F.
(b) No person may cause or authorize the operation of a vessel in a regulated navigation area contrary to the regulations in this part.
A Safety Zone is a water area, shore area, or water and shore area to which, for safety or environmental purposes, access is limited to authorized persons, vehicles, or vessels. It may be stationary and described by fixed limits or it may be described as a zone around a vessel in motion.
Unless otherwise provided in this part:
(a) No person may enter a safety zone unless authorized by the COTP or the District Commander;
(b) No person may bring or cause to be brought into a safety zone any vehicle, vessel, or object unless authorized by the COTP or the District Commander;
(c) No person may remain in a safety zone or allow any vehicle, vessel, or object to remain in a safety zone unless authorized by the COTP or the District Commander; and
(d) Each person in a safety zone who has notice of a lawful order or direction shall obey the order or direction of the COTP or District Commander issued to carry out the purposes of this subpart.
(a) A security zone is an area of land, water, or land and water which is so designated by the Captain of the Port or District Commander for such time as is necessary to prevent damage or injury to any vessel or waterfront facility, to safeguard ports, harbors, territories, or waters of the United States or to secure the observance of the rights and obligations of the United States.
(b) The purpose of a security zone is to safeguard from destruction, loss, or injury from sabotage or other subversive acts, accidents, or other causes of a similar nature:
(1) Vessels,
(2) Harbors,
(3) Ports, and
(4) Waterfront facilities:
in the United States and all territory and water, continental or insular, that is subject to the jurisdiction of the United States.
Unless otherwise provided in the special regulations in subpart F of this part:
(a) No person or vessel may enter or remain in a security zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port;
(b) Each person and vessel in a security zone shall obey any direction or order of the Captain of the Port;
(c) The Captain of the Port may take possession and control of any vessel in the security zone;
(d) The Captain of the Port may remove any person, vessel, article, or thing from a security zone;
(e) No person may board, or take or place any article or thing on board, any vessel in a security zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port; and
(f) No person may take or place any article or thing upon any waterfront facility in a security zone without the permission of the Captain of the Port.
The Commandant, may direct the COTP to prevent access to waterfront facilities, and port and harbor areas, including vessels and harbor craft therein. This section may apply to persons who do not possess the credentials outlined in § 125.09 of this chapter when certain shipping activities are conducted that are outlined in § 125.15 of this chapter.
(a) Regulated navigation area. All navigable waters of the United States, as that term is used in 33 CFR 2.36, within the geographic boundaries of the USCG Northeast District, as defined in 33 CFR 3.05-1(b).
(b) Definitions. Terms used in this section have the same meaning as those found in 33 CFR 157.03. Single-hull identifies any tank barge that is not a double-hull tank barge.
(c) Applicability. This section applies to primary towing vessels engaged in towing tank barges carrying petroleum oil in bulk as cargo in the regulated navigation area, or as authorized by the District Commander.
(d) Regulations —(1) Positive control for barges. (i) Except as provided in paragraph (d)(1)(iii) and paragraph 5 of this section, each single hull tank barge, unless being towed by a primary towing vessel with twin-screw propulsion and with a separate system for power to each screw, must be accompanied by an escort tug of sufficient capability to promptly push or tow the tank barge away from danger of grounding or collision in the event of—
(A) A propulsion failure;
(B) A parted towing line;
(C) A loss of tow;
(D) A fire;
(E) Grounding;
(F) A loss of steering; or
(G) Any other time a vessel may be operating in a Hazardous Vessel Operating Condition as defined in § 161.2 of this Chapter.
(ii) Double-hull tank barges are exempt from paragraph (d)(1)(i) of this section.
(iii) The cognizant Captain of the Port (COTP), upon written application, may authorize an exemption from the requirements of paragraph (d)(1)(i) of this section for—
(A) Any tank barge with a capacity of less than 25,000 barrels, operating in an area with limited depth or width such as a creek or small river; or
(B) Any tank barge operating on any waters within the COTP Zone, if the operator demonstrates to the satisfaction of the COTP that the barge employs an equivalent level of safety to that provided by the positive control provisions of this section. Each request for an exemption under this paragraph must be submitted in writing to the cognizant COTP no later than 7 days before the intended transit.
(iv) The operator of a towing vessel engaged in towing any tank barge must immediately call for an escort or assist tug to render assistance in the event of any of the occurrences identified in paragraph (d)(1)(i) of this section.
(2) Enhanced communications. Each vessel engaged in towing a tank barge must communicate by radio on marine band or Very High Frequency (VHF) channel 13 or 16, and issue security calls on marine band or VHF channel 13 or 16, upon approach to the following places:
(i) Execution Rocks Light (USCG Light List No. [LLNR] 21440).
(ii) Matinecock Point Shoal Lighted Gong Buoy 21 (LLNR 21420).
(iii) 32A Buoy (LLNR 21380).
(iv) Cable and Anchor Reef Lighted Bell Buoy 28C (LLNR 21330).
(v) Stratford Shoal (Middle Ground) Light (LLNR 21260).
(vi) Old Field Point Light (LLNR 21275).
(vii) Approach to Stratford Point from the south (NOAA Chart 12370).
(viii) Falkner Island Light (LLNR 21170).
(ix) TE Buoy (LLNR 21160).
(x) PI Buoy (LLNR 21080).
(xi) Race Rock Light (LLNR 19815).
(xii) Valiant Rock Lighted Whistle Buoy 11 (LLNR 19825).
(xiii) Approach to Point Judith in vicinity of Block Island ferry route.
(xiv) Buzzards Bay Entrance Light (LLNR 630).
(xv) Buzzards Bay Midchannel Lighted Buoy BB (LLNR 16055)
(xvi) Cleveland East Ledge Light (LLNR 016080).
(xvii) Hog Island Channel Lighted Buoys 1 (LLNR 16130) and 2 (LLNR 16135).
(xviii) Approach to the Bourne Bridge.
(xix) Approach to the Sagamore Bridge.
(xx) Approach to the eastern entrance of Cape Cod Canal.
(3) Voyage planning. (i) Each owner or operator of a towing vessel employed to tow a tank barge shall prepare a written voyage plan for each transit of the tank barge.
(ii) The watch officer is authorized to make modifications to the plan and validate it as necessary.
(iii) Except as provided in paragraph (d)(3)(iv) of this section, each voyage plan must contain:
(A) A description of the type, volume, and grade of cargo.
(B) Applicable information from nautical charts and publications, including Coast Pilot, Coast Guard Light List, and Coast Guard Local Notice to Mariners, for the destination(s).
(C) Current and forecasted weather, including visibility, wind, and sea state for the destination(s).
(D) Data on tides and tidal currents for the destination(s).
(E) Forward and after drafts of the tank barge, and under-keel and vertical clearances for each port and berthing area.
(F) Pre-departure checklists.
(G) Calculated speed and estimated times of arrival at proposed waypoints.
(H) Communication contacts at Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) (if applicable), bridges, and facilities, and port-specific requirements for VHF radio.
(I) The master's standing orders detailing closest points of approach, special conditions, and critical maneuvers.
(iv) Each owner or operator of a tank barge on an intra-port transit of not more than four hours may prepare a voyage plan that contains:
(A) The information described in paragraphs (d)(3)(iii)(D) and (E) of this section.
(B) Current weather conditions including visibility, wind, and sea state. This information may be entered in either the voyage plan or towing vessel's log book.
(C) The channels of VHF radio to monitor.
(D) Other considerations such as availability of pilot, assist tug, berth, and line-handlers, depth of berth at mean low water, danger areas, and security calls.
(4) Navigation restriction areas. Unless authorized by the cognizant COTP, no tank barge may operate in—
(i) The waters of Cape Cod Bay south of latitude 42°5′ North and east of longitude 70°25′ West; or
(ii) The waters of Fishers Island Sound east of longitude 72°2′ West, and west of longitude 71°55′ West.
(5) Special Buzzards Bay regulations. (i) For the purposes of this section, “Buzzards Bay” is the body of water east and north of a line drawn from the southern tangent of Sakonnet Point, Rhode Island, in approximate position latitude 41°27.2′ North, longitude 71°11.7′ West, to the Buzzards Bay Entrance Light in approximate position latitude 41°23.48′ North, longitude 71°02.5′ West, and then to the southwestern tangent of Cuttyhunk Island, Massachusetts, at approximate position latitude 41°24.6′ North, longitude 70°57.0′ West, and including all of the Cape Cod Canal to its eastern entrance, except that the area of New Bedford harbor within the confines (north) of the hurricane barrier, and the passages through the Elizabeth Islands, is not considered to be “Buzzards Bay”.
(ii) Additional positive control for barges. Except as provided in paragraph (d)(1)(iii) of this section, each single hull tank barge transiting Buzzards Bay and carrying 5,000 or more barrels of oil or other hazardous material must, in addition to its primary tug, be accompanied by an escort tug of sufficient capability to promptly push or tow the tank barge away from danger of grounding or collision in the event of—
(A) A propulsion failure;
(B) A parted tow line;
(C) A loss of tow;
(D) A fire;
(E) Grounding;
(F) A loss of steering; or
(G) Any other time a vessel may be operating in a Hazardous Vessel Operating Condition as defined in § 161.2 of this subchapter.
(iii) Federal pilotage. Each single hull tank barge transiting Buzzards Bay and carrying 5,000 or more barrels of oil or other hazardous material must be under the direction and control of a pilot, who is not a member of the crew, operating under a valid, appropriately endorsed, Federal first class pilot's license issued by the Coast Guard (“federally licensed pilot”). Pilots are required to embark, direct, and control from the primary tug during transits of Buzzards Bay.
(iv) In addition to the vessels denoted in § 161.16 of this chapter, requirements set forth in subpart B of 33 CFR part 161 also apply to any vessel transiting VMRS Buzzards Bay required to carry a bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone by part 26 of this chapter.
(A) A VMRS Buzzards Bay user must:
( 1 ) Not enter or get underway in the area without first notifying the VMRS Center;
( 2 ) Not enter VMRS Buzzards Bay if a Hazardous Vessel Operating Condition or circumstance per § 161.2 of this Subchapter exists;
( 3 ) If towing astern, do so with as short a hawser as safety and good seamanship permits;
( 4 ) Not meet, cross, or overtake any other VMRS user in the area without first notifying the VMRS center;
( 5 ) Before meeting, crossing, or overtaking any other VMRS user in the area, communicate on the designated vessel bridge-to-bridge radiotelephone frequency, intended navigation movements, and any other information necessary in order to make safe passing arrangements. This requirement does not relieve a vessel of any duty prescribed by the Navigation Rules (COLREGS and their associated Annexes and Inland Navigation Rules (33 CFR subchapter E)).
(B) [Reserved]
(e) In addition to the authority for this part 165, this section is also authorized under authority of section 311, Pub. L. 105-383.
(a) Location. The following area is a Regulated Navigation Area (RNA): all navigable waters of the Raritan River, mile 0.5, in the vicinity of the Raritan River Railroad Swing Bridge, Perth Amboy, NJ, surface to bottom, encompassed by a line connecting the following approximated positions, beginning at 40°30′04.06″ N, 074°17′02.15″ W (NW corner of Sandy Point, thence to 40°29′59.30″ N, 074°17′40.55″ W, thence southeast along the shoreline to 40°29′29.55″ N, 074°16′47.02″ W; thence to 40°29′58.89″ N, 074°16′29.49″ W; and thence westerly along the shoreline to the point of origin, expressed in Degrees (°) Minutes (') Seconds (”) (DMS) based on North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83).
(b) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section.
(1) Designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Northeast Coast Guard District Commander in the enforcement of the regulated area.
(2) Local officer means any officer, agent, or employee of a unit of local government authorized by law or by a local government agency to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of criminal law.
(c) Regulations. In addition to the general RNA regulations in § 165.13, the following regulations apply to the RNA described in paragraph (a) of this section.
(1) Nothing in this regulation relieves any vessel, owner, operator, charterer, master, or person directing the movement of a vessel, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with this part or any other applicable law or regulation ( i.e. the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS) or 33 CFR part 84—Subchapter E, Inland Navigation Rules) or of the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen, or by the special circumstances of the case.
(2) Entry and movement within the RNA is subject to a “Slow-No Wake” speed limit. All vessels may not produce a wake and may not attain speeds greater than five (5) knots unless a higher minimum speed is necessary to maintain bare steerageway.
(3) No vessel is permitted to transit through the south span navigational channel of the bridge(s) at any given time.
(4) Any vessel transiting through the RNA must make a direct passage. No vessel may stop, fish, moor, anchor, or loiter within the RNA at any time.
(5) Vessels may not pass (overtake) another vessel within the RNA.
(6) Only one vessel is permitted to pass through the north span navigational channel of the bridge(s) at any given time.
(7) Except when transiting through the north span navigation channel, no vessel or craft may operate within 20 feet of the bridge(s).
(8) The operator of any vessel transiting in the RNA must comply with all lawful directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's on-scene representative.
(9) When a full enforcement period of the regulated area is activated, only vessel authorized by COTP may enter or remain within the RNA.
(d) Enforcement. The following enforcement periods and requirements apply to this RNA.
(1) This section will be enforced from 12:01 a.m. on April 15, 2026, to 11:59 p.m. on June 30, 2030.
(2) The “Slow-No Wake” speed limit, south channel closure, and other restrictions—except for the limited full enforcement period prohibiting vessels from entering the regulated area—will be enforced throughout the entire enforcement period.
(3) Full enforcement periods of the regulated area, prohibiting all vessel entry, will be enforced only during hazardous construction operations involving multiple tugs and large barges maneuvering in and obstructing the navigable channel for heavy lift, construction, or demolition activities. The Coast Guard will issue information on full enforcement periods through Local Notice to Mariners, the Coast Guard Navigation Center Maritime Safety Information Products page at https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/msi, and Broadcast Notice to Mariners via marine channel 16 (VHF-FM) as soon as practicable.
(4) Persons or vessels seeking to deviate from the restrictions described in section (c) of this section or to enter the regulated area during a full enforcement period must request authorization from the COTP or the COTP's on-scene designated representative on VHF-16 or via phone at (718) 354-4353.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of the Hudson River from surface to bottom, encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at 40°45′20.32″ N, 074°00′23.84″ W; thence to 40°45′23.34″ N, 074°00′30.60″ W; thence to 40°45′24.03″ N, 074°00′40.85″ W; thence to 40°45′18.89″ N, 074°00′48.18″ W; thence to 40°45′13.80″ N, 074°00′48.64” W; thence to 40°45′08.03″ N, 074°00′46.44″ W; thence to 40°45′07.51″ N, 074°00′37.61″W; thence to 40°45′09.18″ N, 074°00′36.37″ W; thence to 40°45′06.70″ N, 074°00′30.78″W; thence returning along the Manhattan shoreline to the beginning point. These coordinates are based on the World Geodetic System (WGS 84)/North American Datum 83 (NAD 83).
(b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer with law enforcement authority designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port New York (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety zone.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (718) 354-4353. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's representative.
(3) Hudson River Community Sailing Vessels and Human Powered Vessels transiting directly to or from the Pier 66 area may transit through the southern area of the safety zone to the east of the Hudson River Cofferdam Lighted Hazard Buoy D (LLNR 37663.3) unless otherwise directed by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(d) Enforcement period. This section will be subject to enforcement from 12:01 a.m. on May 1, 2026, to 11:59 p.m. on January 20, 2029. If the project is completed before January 20, 2029, enforcement of the safety zone will be suspended, and notice given via Local Notice to Mariners. The Coast Guard Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners can be found at: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/maritime-safety-information.
(a) Location. The following area is a regulated navigation area (RNA):
(1) “RNA”: all navigable waters of the Hampton River, mile 0.0, at the inlet to Hampton Harbor, Hampton, NH, surface to bottom, encompassed by a line connecting the following approximate positions, 42°53′41.59″ N 070°48′29.064″ W (Hampton Harbor North Jetty Daybeacon “8” LLNR 8945); thence along the jetty to 42°53′48.1″ N 070°48′38.4″ W; thence along the shore line to 42°53′50.9″ N 070°48′58.2″ W (center Hampton Bridge north side approach); thence along the shore line to 42°53′56.52″ N 070°49′4.77″ W (Hampton State Pier); thence to 42°53′55.73″ N 070°49′12.72″ W; thence to 42°53′41.78″ N 070°49′14.11″ W; thence to 42°53′41.67″ N 070°49′8.63″ W” (Harborside Dunes); thence along the shore to 42°53′41.09″ N 070°49′0.87″ W (center Hampton Bridge south side approach); thence along the shore to 42°53′33.077″ N 070°48′38.724″ W (Hampton Harbor South Daybeacon “H” LLNR 8955); thence to the point of origin, expressed in Degrees (°) Minutes (′) Seconds (″) (DMS) based on North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83).
(2) [Reserved]
(b) Location. The following area is a safety zone:
(1) “Safety Zone”: all navigable waters within a 50-yard radius of the center point of the Neil R. Underwood Brid Seabrook-Hampton Harbor Bridge, Hampton River, mile 0.0, at the inlet to Hampton Harbor, Hampton, NH, surface to bottom, in approximate positions, 42°53′46.2″ N 70°48′59.6″ W, expressed in Degrees (°) Minutes (′) Seconds (″) (DMS) based on North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83).
(2) [Reserved]
(c) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the USCG Northeast District Commander in the enforcement of the safety zones. Local officer means any officer, agent, or employee of a unit of local government authorized by law or by a local government agency to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of criminal law.
(d) RNA Regulations. In addition to the general RNA regulations in § 165.13, the following regulations apply to the RNA described in paragraph (a) of this section.
(1) Nothing in this regulation relieves any vessel, owner, operator, charterer, master, or person directing the movement of a vessel, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with this part or any other applicable law or regulation ( i.e., the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS) or 33 CFR part 84—Subchapter E, Inland Navigation Rules) or of the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen, or by the special circumstances of the case.
(2) Entry and movement within the RNA is subject to a “Slow-No Wake” speed limit. All vessels may not produce a wake and may not attain speeds greater than five (5) knots unless a higher minimum speed is necessary to maintain bare steerageway.
(3) Any vessel transiting through the RNA must make a direct passage. No vessel may stop, fish, moor, anchor, or loiter within the RNA at any time.
(4) Vessels may not pass (overtake) another vessel within the RNA.
(5) Only one vessel is permitted to pass through the center span navigational channel of the bridge(s) at any given time.
(6) The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary traffic pattern within the RNA to manage vessel traffic. The traffic pattern, as shown below in figure 1, is positioned around the shallow waters of Hampton Harbor and will be marked with temporary aids to navigation. The western and southern sides of the shallow area will support two-way traffic. One-way traffic will flow northbound between the eastern side of the shallow waters and the Neil R. Underwood Bridge/Seabrook-Hampton Harbor Bridge. The northern side of the shallow area will accommodate one-way traffic moving west.
Figure 1 Chartlet Showing Traffic Pattern Within the RNA
(7) Except for transiting through the center span, no vessel or craft may operate within 20 feet of the bridge(s).
(8) The operator of any vessel transiting in the RNA must comply with all lawful directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's on-scene representative.
(d) Enforcement period. The RNA will be enforced from 12:01 a.m. July 1, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. on December 31, 2030.
(e) Safety Zone Regulations. In addition to the general safety zone regulations in § 165.23, the following regulations apply to the “Safety Zone” described in paragraph (b) of this section.
(1) During each enforcement period, only vessel authorized by COTP may enter or remain in this safety zone.
(2) Persons or vessels seeking to enter the safety zone must request authorization from the COTP or the COTP's on-scene designated representative on VHF-16 or via phone at 833-449-2407 (Sector Northern New England Command Center). Vessels must comply with directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's on-scene designated representative.
(f) Effective and Enforcement periods. This safety zone will be effective from 12:01 a.m. July 1, 2025, through 11:59 p.m. on Decmember 31, 2030 but will only be enforced during active construction within the main span navigational channel or other instances which may cause a hazard to navigation as determined by the COTP. The COTP will make notification of the exact dates and times in advance of each closure period of the safety zone to the local maritime community through the Local Notice to Mariners and will issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via marine channel 16 (VHF-FM) as soon as practicable in response to an emergency.
(g) Early Completion. If the project is completed before December 31, 2030, enforcement of the RNA and safety zone will be suspended, and notice given via Local Notice to Mariners. The USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners can be found at: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov.
Link to an amendment published at 91 FR 32355, June 1, 2026.
(a) Location. The following area is a Regulated Navigation Area (RNA): all navigable waters of the Piscataqua River, in the vicinity of the General Sullivan Bridge, Newington, NH, surface to bottom, encompassed by a line connecting the following approximated positions, beginning at 43°07′17.04″ N, 070°49′27.99″ W; thence to 43°07′04.67″ N, 070°49′51.61″ W; thence to 43°06′53.12″ N, 070°49′39.59″ W; thence to 43°07′08.01″ N, 070°49′16.03″ W; and thence to the point of origin, expressed in Degrees (°) Minutes (′) Seconds (″) (DMS) based on North American Datum 1983 (NAD 83).
(b) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section.
(1) Designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Northeast Coast Guard District Commander in the enforcement of the regulated area.
(2) Local officer means any officer, agent, or employee of a unit of local government authorized by law or by a local government agency to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of any violation of criminal law.
(c) Regulations. In addition to the general RNA regulations in § 165.13, the following regulations apply to the RNA described in paragraph (a) of this section.
(1) Nothing in this section relieves any vessel, owner, operator, charterer, master, or person directing the movement of a vessel, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with this part or any other applicable law or regulation ( i.e., the International Regulations for Prevention of Collisions at Sea, 1972 (72 COLREGS) or 33 CFR part 84) or of the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary practice of seamen, or by the special circumstances of the case.
(2) Entry and movement within the RNA is subject to a “Slow-No Wake” speed limit. All vessels may not produce a wake and may not attain speeds greater than five (5) knots unless a higher minimum speed is necessary to maintain bare steerageway.
(3) No vessel with a beam greater than 160 feet may transit this area.
(4) Any vessel transiting through the RNA must make a direct passage. No vessel may stop, fish, moor, anchor, or loiter within the RNA at any time.
(5) Vessels may not pass (overtake) another vessel within the RNA.
(6) The operator of any vessel transiting in the RNA must comply with all lawful directions given to them by the Captain of the Port (COTP) or the COTP's on-scene representative.
(7) When a full enforcement period of the regulated area is activated, only vessel authorized by COTP may enter or remain within the RNA.
(d) Enforcement. The following enforcement periods and requirements apply to this RNA.
(1) This section will be enforced from 12:01 a.m. on June 10, 2026, to 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2027.
(2) The “Slow-No Wake” speed limit, and other restrictions—except for the limited full enforcement period prohibiting vessels from entering the regulated area—will be enforced throughout the entire enforcement period.
(3) Full enforcement periods of the regulated area, prohibiting all vessel entry, will be enforced only during hazardous demolition operations obstructing the navigable channel. The Coast Guard will issue information on full enforcement periods through Local Notice to Mariners, the Coast Guard Navigation Center Maritime Safety Information Products page at https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/msi, and Broadcast Notice to Mariners via marine channel 16 (VHF-FM) as soon as practicable.
(4) Persons or vessels seeking to deviate from the restrictions described in section (c) of this section or to enter the regulated area during a full enforcement period must request authorization from the COTP or the COTP's on-scene designated representative on VHF-16 or via phone at (718) 354-4353.
(a) Location. The following area is a designated zone in which a safety zone radius up to 500 yards will be established for drone displays. The establishment of a safety zone within the designated zone requires the coordinates defining the center of the safety zone to be within the boundaries of the zone described as follows: All waters of the Upper Bay in the vicinity of Ellis Island and Liberty Island formed within a polygon bound by the following coordinates in order: Point One at 40°41′26.35″ N, 074°03′17.73″ W, thence to Point Two at 40°41′02.07″ N, 074°02′24.83″ W, thence to Point Three at 40°41′35.58″ N, 074°02′02.95″ W, thence to Point Four at 40°42′05.26″ N, 074°01′57.11″ W, thence to Point Five at 40°42′30.35″ N, 074°02′03.73″ W; thence along the shoreline returning to Point One. These coordinates are based on the World Geodetic System (WGS 84)/North American Datum 83 (NAD 83).
(b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the COTP in the enforcement of the safety zone.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (718) 354-4356. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(d) Effective dates and enforcement periods. This rule is effective from June 27, 2026, through July 20, 2026. The COTP will make notification of the exact dates, times, and center point location of the 500-yard radius for each safety zone in advance of each enforcement period for the locations above in paragraph (a) of this section to the local maritime community through marine broadcasts, local notice to mariners, or by an on-scene oral notice and signage. Notification of the enforcement periods will also be provided in a future Federal Register document.
(a) The following areas are established as security zones:
(1) Security Zones for Foreign Naval Vessels —(i) Location. All navigable waters within Sector New York Marine Inspection and Captain of the Port Zone as described in 33 CFR 3.05-30 extending from the surface to bottom, within a 100-yard radius of any foreign naval vessels.
(ii) Effective dates and enforcement period. This rule will be effective from 12:01 a.m. July 1, 2026, through 11:59 p.m. on July 9, 2026. The Captain of the Port (COTP) will make notification of the exact names of the vessels in advance of each enforcement period for the security zone to the local maritime community through the Local Notice to Mariners (LNMs) and Broadcast Notices to Mariners (BNMs). The Northeast Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners can be found at: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov.
(2) Security Zones for Participating Tall Ships —(i) Location. All navigable waters within Sector New York Marine Inspection and Captain of the Port Zone as described in 33 CFR 3.05-30 extending from the surface to bottom, within a 50-yard radius of any designated Tall Ship.
(ii) Effective dates and enforcement period. This rule will be effective from 12:01 a.m. July 1, 2026, through 11:59 p.m. on July 9, 2026. The Captain of the Port (COTP) will make notification of the exact names of the vessels in advance of each enforcement period for the security zone to the local maritime community through the Local Notice to Mariners (LNMs) and Broadcast Notices to Mariners (BNMs). The Northeast Coast Guard District Local Notice to Mariners can be found at: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov.
(3) Moving Security Zone for the U.S. Naval Review Ship —(i) Location. All navigable waters surface to bottom, within a 500-yard radius of the U. S. Naval Review Ship as it transits the Hudson River and Upper New York Bay between the George Washington Bridge and the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.
(ii) Effective and enforcement periods. This rule will be effective from 5 a.m. July 4, 2026, through 1 p.m. on July 4, 2026, but the security zone for the U.S. Naval Review Ship in paragraph(a)(2)(i) of this section will only be enforced while the vessel is underway as the review ship while conducting the International Naval Review. The COTP will make notification of the exact name of the review ship in advance of the enforcement period for the moving security zone to the local maritime community through the LNMs and BNMs.
(4) Security Zone for the Reviewing Official Viewing Platform —(i) Location. All navigable waters of Upper New York Harbor in the vicinity of Anchorage 21-B, extending from the surface to bottom, within a 500-yard radius of the U.S. Naval Ship serving as the Reviewing Official viewing platform during the Tall Ship Parade of Sail. The COTP will make notification to the local maritime community of the exact name of the vessel in advance of the enforcement period through the Local Notice to Mariners.
(ii) Enforcement period. This rule will be effective from 8 a.m. until 11:59 p.m. on July 4, 2026.
(5) Security Zone Areas. Each area provided in the table below, expressed in Degrees (°) Minutes (′) Seconds (″) (DMS) based on the World Geodetic System (WGS 84), constitutes a security zone.
Table 3 to Paragraph ( a )(5) of § 165.T01-0903
Security zone name
Location
SECURITY ZONE ALPHA
All navigable waters of the west side of the Hudson River between Englewood Cliffs and Linwood, NJ, within a polygon formed by connecting the latitude and longitude points in the following order: 40°52′37.11″ N, 073°56′45.29″ W; thence to 40°52′29.37″ N, 073°56′17.68″ W; thence to 40°52′09.28″ N, 073°56′19.69″ W; thence to 40°51′26.98″ N, 073°56′48.88″ W; thence to; thence to 40°51′35.36″ N, 073°57′15.94″ W; then returning to its point of origin along the shoreline at 40°52′37.11″ N, 073°56′45.29″ W.
SECURITY ZONE BRAVO
All navigable waters of the west side of the Hudson River between Fort Lee and Edgewater, NJ, within a polygon formed by connecting the latitude and longitude points in the following order:40°50′18.95″ N, 073°58′04.75″ W; thence to 40°50′13.68″ N, 073°57′47.97″ W; thence to 40°50′37.23″ N, 073°57′36.07″ W; thence to 40°50′34.25″ N, 073°57′17.99″ W; thence to 40°49′54.75″ N, 073°57′28.96″ W; thence to 40°49′38.38″ N, 073°57′37.61″ W; thence to 40°49′29.84″ N, 073°57′47.35″ W; thence to 40°49′34.64″ N, 073°58′03.26″ W; thence to 40°49′40.60″ N, 073°58′04.19″ W; thence to 40°49′42.84″ N, 073°58′10.70″ W; then returning to its point of origin along the shoreline at 40°50′18.95″ N, 073°58′04.75″ W.
SECURITY ZONE CHARLIE
All navigable waters of the west side of the Hudson River between Edgewater, NJ, and Weehawken, NJ, within a polygon formed by connecting the latitude and longitude points in the following order: 40°49′36.32″ N, 073°58′16.32″ W; thence to 40°49′27.28″ N, 073°57′50.89″ W; thence to 40°49′21.90″ N, 073°57′48.57″ W; thence to 40°48′27.62″ N, 073°58′24.20″ W; thence to 40°47′52.21″ N, 073°58′49.13″ W; thence to 40°47′19.93″ N 073°59′16.79″ W; thence to 40°47′02.50″ N, 073°59′28.38″ W; thence to 40°46′17.93″ N, 074°00′04.06″ W; thence to 40°46′15.58″ N, 074°00′12.56″ W; thence to 40°46′22.61″ N, 074°00′25.69″ W; thence to 40°46′28.22″ N, 074°00′27.55″ W; thence to 40°46′33.49″ N, 074°00′23.07″ W; thence to 40°46′37.94″ N, 074°00′33.12″ W; then returning to its point of origin along the shoreline at 40°49′36.32″ N, 073°58′16.32″ W.
SECURITY ZONE DELTA
All navigable waters of the west side of the Hudson River in the vicinity of Weehawken, NJ, within a polygon formed by connecting the latitude and longitude points in the following order: 40°46′14.79″ N, 074°00′40.20″ W; thence to 40°46′19.74″ N, 074°00′27.86″ W; thence to 40°46′13.76″ N, 074°00′14.44″ W; thence to 40°46′07.86″ N, 074°00′16.12″ W; thence to 40°45′48.44″ N, 074°00′32.18″ W; thence to 40°45′46.98″ N, 074°00′41.30″ W; thence to 40°45′51.83″ N, 074°00′50.80″ W; thence to 40°45′58.97″ N, 074°00′50.26″ W; thence to 40°46′06.36″ N, 074°00′46.43″ W; thence to 40°46′10.09″ N, 074°00′42.07″ W; thence to 40°46′10.96″ N, 074°00′41.37″ W; thence to 40°46′11.02″ N, 074°00′41.43″ W; then returning to its point of origin at 40°46′14.79″ N, 074°00′40.20″ W.
SECURITY ZONE ECHO
All navigable waters of the west side of the Hudson River in the vicinity of Hoboken, NJ, within a polygon formed by connecting the latitude and longitude points in the following order: 40°44′40.12″ N, 074°01′22.18″ W; thence to 40°44′37.37″ N, 074°00′56.85″ W; thence to 40°44′05.71″ N, 074°01′01.26″ W; thence to 40°44′00.26″ N, 074°01′08.89″ W; thence to 40°44′02.10″ N, 074°01′23.38″ W; thence to 40°44′10.48″ N, 074°01′30.77″ W; then return to its point of along the shoreline origin at 40°44′40.12″ N, 074°01′22.18″ W.
SECURITY ZONE FOXTROT
All navigable waters of the west side of the Hudson River between Hoboken, NJ, and Jersey City, NJ, within a polygon formed by connecting the latitude and longitude points in the following order: 40°44′00.47″ N, 074°01′50.30″ W; thence to 40°43′53.43″ N, 074°01′05.32″ W; thence 40°43′30.19″ N, 074°01′09.49″ W; thence to 40°43′26.90″ N, 074°01′18.08″ W; thence to 40°43′29.02″ N, 074°01′31.76″ W; thence to 40°43′32.80″ N, 074°01′42.37″ W; thence to 40°43′33.41″ N, 074°01′47.56″ W; thence to 40°43′34.27″ N, 074°01′48.71″ W; then returning to its point of origin along the shoreline at 40°44′00.47″ N, 074°01′50.30″ W.
SECURITY ZONE GOLF
All navigable waters of the west side of the Hudson River in the vicinity of Jersey City, NJ, within a polygon formed by connecting the latitude and longitude points in the following order:40°43′25.76″ N, 074°01′46.38″ W; thence to 40°43′26.44″ N, 074°01′32.33″ W; thence to 40°43′24.63″ N, 074°01′18.35″ W; thence to 40°43′20.35″ N, 074°01′13.95″ W; thence to 40°42′41.65″ N, 074°01′21.13″ W; thence to 40°42′33.10″ N, 074°01′27.46″ W; thence to 40°42′36.79″ N, 074°01′47.16″ W; thence to 40°42′45.58″ N, 074°01′48.09″ W; thence to 40°42′50.55″ N, 074°01′46.78″ W; thence to 40°42′56.71″ N, 074°01′53.21″ W; then returning to its point of origin along the shoreline at 40°43′25.76″ N, 074°01′46.38″ W.
SECURITY ZONE HOTEL
All navigable waters of the Upper New York Bay on the west side of the Anchorage Channel between Morris Canal, NJ, and Ellis Island within a polygon formed by connecting the latitude and longitude points in the following order: 40°42′23.96″ N, 074°01′53.18″ W; thence to 40°42′28.41″ N, 074°01′47.31″ W; thence to 40°42′27.00″ N, 074°01′32.17″ W; thence to 40°41′56.55″ N, 074°01′24.44″ W; thence to 40°41′46.71″ N, 074°01′34.02″ W; thence to 40°41′47.29″ N, 074°01′54.93″ W; thence to 40°42′00.30″ N, 074°02′01.52″ W; then returning to its point of origin at 40°42′23.96″ N, 074°01′53.18″ W.
SECURITY ZONE INDIA
All navigable waters of the Upper New York Bay on the east side of the Anchorage Channel between Red Hook, NY, and Bay Ridge, NY, within a polygon formed by connecting the latitude and longitude points in the following order: 40°40′18.97″ N, 074°02′24.01″ W; thence to 40°40′24.17″ N, 074°02′09.41″ W; thence to 40°40′27.04″ N, 074°01′46.71″ W; thence to 40°40′23.69″ N, 074°01′33.56″ W; thence to 40°39′03.33″ N, 074°02′24.57″ W; thence to 40°39′19.67″ N, 074°03′01.81″ W; thence to 40°39′36.58″ N, 074°02′53.42″ W; then returning to its point of origin at 40°40′18.97″ N, 074°02′24.01″ W.
SECURITY ZONE JULIET
All navigable waters of the Upper New York Bay on the east side of the Anchorage Channel in the vicinity of Bay Ridge, NY, within a polygon formed by connecting the latitude and longitude points in the following order: 40°39′19.67″ N, 074°03′01.81″ W; thence to 40°39′03.33″ N, 074°02′24.57″ W; thence to 40°38′55.07″ N, 074°02′17.39″ W; thence to 40°38′44.63″ N, 074°02′28.06″ W; thence to 40°38′03.37″ N, 074°02′47.00″ W; thence to 40°38′03.37″ N, 074°03′02.01″ W; thence to 40°38′28.01″ N, 074°03′19.10″ W; then returning to its point of origin at 40°39′19.67″ N, 074°03′01.81″ W.
SECURITY ZONE KILO
All navigable waters of the Upper New York Bay on the west side of the Anchorage Channel in the vicinity of Stapleton Anchorage within a polygon formed by connecting the latitude and longitude points in the following order: 40°38′27.86″ N, 074°04′11.98″ W; thence to 40°38′39.94″ N, 074°04′04.79″ W; thence to 40°38′40.15″ N, 074°03′45.58″ W; thence to 40°38′11.15″ N, 074°03′27.22″ W; thence to 40°37′09.55″ N, 074°03′03.99″ W; thence to 40°36′57.15″ N, 074°03′46.94″ W; then returning to its point of origin along the shoreline at 40°42′23.96″ N, 074°01′53.18″ W.
SECURITY ZONE LIMA
All navigable waters of the Upper New York Bay on the west side of the Anchorage Channel in the vicinity of Stapleton Anchorage within a polygon formed by connecting the latitude and longitude points in the following order: 40°36′57.15″ N, 074°03′46.94″ W; thence to 40°37′09.55″ N, 074°03′03.99″ W; thence to 40°36′23.23″ N, 074°02′43.84″ W; thence to 40°36′16.01″ N, 074°03′06.34″ W; thence to 40°36′18.38″ N, 074°03′07.65″ W; thence to 40°36′16.49″ N, 074°03′13.52″ W; thence to 40°36′14.08″ N, 074°03′12.19″ W; thence 40°36′13.80″ N, 074°03′13.07″ W; then returning to its point of origin along the shoreline at 40°36′57.15″ N, 074°03′46.94″ W.
(i) Effective and enforcement period. This rule will be effective from 12:01 a.m. July 1, 2026, through 11:59 p.m. on July 9, 2026, but the individual security zone locations provided in Table 1 to (a)(5) will only be enforced while U.S. or foreign naval vessels are anchored or moored within the location. The COTP will make notification of the exact dates and times in advance of each enforcement period for each security zone to the local maritime community through the Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, Marine Safety Information Bulletins, or Coast Guard Advisory Notices.
(b) Definitions. As used in this section, Designated Representative means a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer or a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the COTP in the enforcement of the security zone.
Foreign Naval Vessel means any naval vessel of a foreign state, which is not required to be licensed for entry into the U.S. for visit purposes under 22 CFR 126.6, provided it is not undergoing repair or overhaul.
U.S. Naval Vessel means any vessel owned, operated, chartered, or leased by the U.S. Navy; any pre-commissioned vessel under construction for the U.S. Navy, once launched into the water; and any vessel under the operational control of the U.S. Navy or a Combatant Command.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general security zone regulations in subpart C of this part, you may not enter the security zones described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (844) NYC-USCG. Those in a security zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's representative.
(3) The Coast Guard Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners can be found at: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All the navigable waters of the Long Island Sound in the vicinity of the Glen Island Approach Bridge, New Rochelle, NY, from surface to bottom, encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at 40°53′18.58″ N 73°46′56.26″ W; thence to 40°53′22.08″ N 73°46′59.39″ W; thence north along the shore to 40°53′23.8″ N 73°46′57.51″ W; thence to 40°53′19.15″ N 73°46′52.54″ W and thence south along the shore back to the point of origin. These coordinates are based on the 1984 World Geodetic System (WGS 84).
(b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port New York (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety zone.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative via VHF Channel 16 or by phone at (844) 692-8724 (Sector New York Command Center). Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(d) Enforcement period. This section is effective from December 2, 2024, through May 27, 2027, but will only be enforced during periods when construction operations at the Glen Island Approach Bridge are in progress. The Coast Guard will make notice of this safety zone via the Local Notice to Mariners and issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via marine channel 16 (VHF-FM) as soon as practicable in advance of these scheduled closures and in response to any emergency or hazardous condition. In addition, if the project is completed before May 27, 2027, enforcement of the safety zone will be suspended, and notice given via Local Notice to Mariners. The USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners can be found at: http://www.navcen.uscg.gov.
(a) Location. The following areas are safety zones:
(1) Any waters located within 500 feet in all directions from the edge of South Thimble Island. South Thimble Island is located approximately 3.3 miles north of the shores of Virginia Beach on Highway 13, also known as the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel (CBBT).
(2) Any waters located within 500 feet in all directions from the edge of North Thimble Island. North Thimble Island is located approximately 4.5 miles north of Virginia Beach on Highway 13.
(b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port Sector Virginia (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety zones. The term also includes an employee or contractor of Chesapeake Tunnel Joint Venture (CTJV) for the sole purpose of designating and establishing safe transit corridors, to permit passage into or through the safety zones listed in paragraph (a) of this section, or to notify vessels and individuals that they have entered a safety zone and are required to depart immediately.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in subpart C of this part, no vessel or person may enter or remain in any safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP, or designated representative. If a vessel or person is notified by the COTP, or designated representative, that they have entered one of these safety zones without permission, they are required to immediately depart in a safe manner following the directions given.
(2) Mariners requesting to transit any of these safety zones must first contact the CTJV designated representatives, CTJV Marine General Superintendant by phone at 361-244-8852, CTJV Safety Director at 702-415-8600, or CTJV Construction Manager at 757-782-7741. CTJV will be monitoring VHF-FM channels 13 and 16 while work is ongoing. If permission is granted, mariners must proceed at their own risk and strictly observe any and all instructions provided by the COTP, or designated representative, to the mariner regarding the conditions of entry to and exit from any location within the fixed safety zones.
(d) Enforcement. The Sector Virginia COTP may enforce the regulations in this section and may be assisted by any Federal, state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency.
(e) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced until January 31, 2027, unless cancelled sooner by the COTP.
(a) Location. The following areas are safety zones: All navigable waters within 250 yards of the towing vessel JOKER, Commerce Construction crane barge KELLY, and associated diving and pipe removal vessels, as well as any associated equipment, operating in Marcus Hook Range and Anchorage No. 7 near Marcus Hook, PA, on the Delaware River.
(b) Definitions —(1) Captain of the Port means the Commander, Sector Delaware Bay or any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the Port to act on his behalf.
(2) Designated representative means any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant or petty officer who has been authorized by the Captain of the Port, Delaware Bay, to assist with the enforcement of safety zones described in paragraph (a) of this section.
(c) Regulations. The general safety zone regulations found in 33 CFR part 165 subpart C apply to the safety zone created by this section.
(1) Entry into or transiting within either safety zone is prohibited unless vessels obtain permission from the Captain of the Port via VHF-FM channel 16, or make satisfactory passing arrangements via VHF-FM channels 13 or 80 with the towing vessel JOKER per this section and the rules of the Road (33 CFR subchapter E). Vessels requesting to transit shall contact the towing vessel JOKER on channel 13 or 80 at least 1 hour, as well as 30 minutes, prior to arrival.
(2) Vessels granted permission to enter and transit the safety zone must do so in accordance with any directions or orders of the Captain of the Port, his designated representative, or the towing vessel JOKER. No person or vessel may enter or remain in a safety zone without permission from the Captain of the Port or the towing vessel JOKER.
(3) There are three sections of pipeline that will be removed. The first two sections of pipeline to be removed are in Anchorage No. 7, Marcus Hook Anchorage, in the Delaware River. During removal of these sections of pipeline, the safety zone will restrict vessels from anchoring in the lower portion of Anchorage No. 7.
(4) During removal of the third section of pipeline, operations will be conducted within the main navigational channel and vessels will be required to transit through the lower portion of Anchorage No. 7. The Coast Guard will issue a Broadcast Notice to Mariners via VHF-FM marine channel 16, Local Notice to Mariners, and Marine Safety Information Bulletin further defining specific work locations and traffic patterns.
(5) All vessels must operate at the minimum safe speed necessary to maintain steerage and reduce wake.
(6) This section applies to all vessels that intend to transit through the safety zone except vessels that are engaged in the following operations: enforcement of laws, service of aids to navigation, and emergency response.
(d) Enforcement periods. This section will be enforced from December 8, 2017, through February 28, 2018. Enforcement will generally be between the hours of 5 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Sunday, while the zone is in effect.
(a) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port, Sector Virginia (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety zone. The term also includes an employee or contractor of Hampton Roads Connector Partners (HRCP) for the sole purposes of designating and establishing safe transit corridors, to permit passage into or through these safety zones, or to notify vessels and individuals that they have entered a safety zone and are required to leave.
(b) Locations and zone-specific requirements —(1) Zone 1, Hampton Flats Mooring Area —(i) Location. All waters of the Hampton Flats, from surface to bottom, encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at 36°59′40.41″ N, 76°22′10.66″ W, thence to 37°00′01.84″ N, 76°21′01.69″ W, thence to 36°59′52.62″ N, 76°20′57.23″ W, thence to 36°59′31.19″ N, 76°22′06.20″ W, and back to the beginning point.
(ii) Requirements. No vessel or person may enter or remain in the safety zone without permission of the COTP, HRCP, or designated representative. Mariners must observe lighted marker buoys along the perimeter and at each of the corners marking the safety zone.
(2) Zone 2, Phoebus Safe Harbor Area —(i) Location. All waters west of the Phoebus Channel, from surface to bottom, encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at 37°00′34.26″ N, 76°19′10.58″ W, thence to 37°00′23.97″ N, 76°19′06.16″ W, thence to 37°00′22.52″ N, 76°19′11.41″ W, thence to 37°00′32.81″ N, 76°19′15.81″ W, and back to the beginning point.
(ii) Requirements. No vessel or person may enter or remain in the safety zone during announced enforcement periods without permission of the COTP, HRCP, or designated representative. Such enforcement periods will be announced by Sector Virginia Broadcast Notice to Mariners and broadcasts on VHF-FM radio. During enforcement periods, mariners shall observe lighted marker buoys along the perimeter and at each of the corners marking the safety zone.
(3) Zone 3, Willoughby Bay Mooring Area —(i) Location. All waters of Willoughby Bay, from surface to bottom, in the area encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at 36°57′48.68″ N, 76°17′08.20″ W, thence to 36°57′44.84″ N, 76°16′44.48″ W, thence to 36°57′35.31″ N, 76°16′42.80″ W, thence to 36°57′28.78″ N, 76°16′51.75″ W, thence to 36°57′33.17″ N, 76°17′19.43″ W, and back to the beginning point.
(ii) Requirements. No vessel or person may enter or remain in the safety zone without permission of the COTP, HRCP, or designated representative. Mariners must observe lighted marker buoys along the perimeter and at each of the corners marking the safety zone.
(4) Zone 4, North Highway Bridge Trestle and North Island —(i) Location. All waters, from surface to bottom, located within 300 feet of the east or west side of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel's north highway bridge trestle, including North Island, to the shore of the City of Hampton. No vessel or person may enter or remain in the safety zone without permission of the COTP, HRCP, or designated representative.
(ii) Requirements. All mariners attempting to enter or depart the Hampton Creek Approach Channel or the Phoebus Channel in the vicinity of the North Island must proceed with extreme caution and maintain a safe distance from construction equipment.
(5) Zone 5, South Highway Bridge Trestle and South Island —(i) Location. All waters, from surface to bottom, located within 300 feet from the east or west side of the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel's south highway bridge trestle, including South Island, to the shore of the City of Norfolk.
(ii) Requirements. No vessel or person may enter or remain in the safety zone without permission of the COTP, HRCP, or designated representative. HRCP may establish and post visual identification of safe transit corridors that vessels may use to freely proceed through the safety zone. All mariners attempting to enter or depart the Willoughby Bay Approach Channel in the vicinity of the South Island shall proceed with extreme caution and maintain a safe distance from construction equipment.
(6) Zone 6, Willoughby Bay Bridge —(i) Location. All waters, from surface to bottom, located along the Willoughby Bay Bridge highway trestle and extending 50 feet to the north side of the bridge and 300 feet to the south side of the bridge along the length of the highway trestle, from shore to shore within the City of Norfolk.
(ii) Requirements. No vessel or person may enter or remain in the safety zone without permission of the COTP, HRCP, or designated representative, except that vessels are allowed to transit through marked safe transit corridors that HRCP shall establish for the purpose of providing navigation access for residents located north of the Willoughby Bay Bridge through the safety zone. All mariners attempting to enter or depart residences or commercial facilities north of the Willoughby Bay Bridge through the safe transit corridors or other areas of the safety zone when granted permission shall proceed with caution and maintain a safe distance from construction equipment.
(c) General requirements. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in subpart C of this part, no vessel or person may enter or remain in any safety zone described in paragraph (b) of this section unless authorized by the COTP, HRCP, or designated representative. If a vessel or person is notified by the COTP, HRCP, or designated representative that they have entered one of these safety zones without permission, they are required to immediately leave in a safe manner following the directions given.
(2) Mariners requesting to transit any of these safety zones must first contact the HRCP designated representative, the on-site foreman, via phone at 7577036060 or VHF-FM channels 13 and 16. If permission is granted, mariners must proceed at their own risk and strictly observe any and all instructions provided by the COTP, HRCP, or designated representative to the mariner regarding the conditions of entry to and exit from any location within the fixed safety zones.
(d) Enforcement. The Sector Virginia COTP may enforce the regulations in this section and may be assisted by any Federal, state, county, or municipal law enforcement agency.
(e) Enforcement period. The safety zones in this section will be in effect from December 25, 2025 until December 20, 2030. If the Captain of the Port, Sector Virgina determines this rule, or any of the safety zones established by this rule are no longer necessary, we will provide notice by marine broadcasts and local notice to mariners that the rule, or individual safety zones established by the rule, are no longer subject to enforcement.
(a) Location. The following area is a security zone: All waters of Biscayne Bay, from surface to bottom, encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at 25°46′43.32″ N, 080°10′59.88″ W, thence to 25°46′36.39″ N, 080°10′55.56″ W, thence to 25°46′29.63″ N, 080°10′55.56″ W, thence to 25°46′17.75″ N, 080°11′05.65″ W, and along the shoreline back to the beginning point. These coordinates are based on the World Geodetic System (WGS 84).
(b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port Sector Miami (COTP) in the enforcement of the security zone.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general security zone regulations in subpart D of this part, you may not enter the security zone described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (305) 535-4472. Vessels in the area transiting around the security zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 6 a.m. on June 13, 2026, through 6 a.m. on July 5, 2026. Coast Guard patrol boats and local law enforcement assets will also be on scene with flashing energized blue lights indicating when the security zone is in effect.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of Hillsborough Bay, from surface to bottom, encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at 27°56′06.0″ N, 082°27′59.9″ W, thence to 27°56′04.8″ N, 082°27′39.9″ W, thence to 27°54′32.5″ N, 082°27′45.4″ W, thence to 27°54′20.7″ N, 082°29′20.9″ W thence to 27°55′09.3″ N, 082°29′22.3″ W and along the shoreline back to the beginning point. These coordinates are based on the World Geodetic System (WGS 84).
(b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port St. Petersburg (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety zone.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (866) 881-1392. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 12 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on January 24, 2026.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable waters within the area encompassed by a line connecting the following points on the north and south shore of the Houston Ship Channel around the Beltway 8 Bridge (Sam Houston Tollway Ship Channel Bridge): Point 1 is the southeast corner at 29°44.033′ N 95°8.733′ W; thence west to Point 2 at 29°44.100′ N 95°8.833′ W; thence north to Point 3 at 29°44.267′ N 95°8.817′ W; thence east to Point 4 at 29°44.267′ N 95°8.717′ W; thence south returning to Point 1.
(b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety zone.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section, unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(2) Persons or vessels seeking to enter the safety zone must request permission from the COTP on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at 866-539-8114. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(d) Enforcement period. The zone will be effective until the project ends, estimated completion date of March 1, 2030. Specific enforcement times and areas within the zone will depend on construction or demolition activities, and the Coast Guard will provide advance notice to the public through BNMs, LNMs, and the VTS.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: all navigable waters of the Laguna Madre encompassed by a 700-foot radius around the following point; 26°6′02.1″ N, 97°10′17.7″ W.
(b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port Sector Corpus Christi (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety zone.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (800) 874-2143. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(d) Enforcement periods. This section will be enforced from 9 p.m. through 11:59 p.m. on June 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30; July 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24, 28, and 31.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All navigable waters of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker (MM) 368 through MM 370.
(b) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Lower Mississippi River (COTP) or the COTP's
designated representative. A designated representative is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard assigned to units under the operational control of USCG Sector Lower Mississippi River.
(2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative via VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at 901-521-4822. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(c) Enforcement period. This rule is effective without actual notice on December 18, 2020. For the purposes of enforcement, actual notice will be used from December 9, 2020 until December 17, 2020.
(d) Information broadcasts. The COTP or a designated representative will inform the public of the enforcement times and date for this safety zone through Broadcast Notices to Mariners, Local Notices to Mariners, and/or Safety Marine Information Broadcasts, as appropriate.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: Navigable waters of Taylor Bayou Turning Basin north of latitude 29°50′57.45′ N. These coordinates are based on WGS 84.
(b) Definition. As used in this section, a designated representative means a Coast Guard coxswain, officer or petty officer, or a federal, state or local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety zone.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in § 165.23 of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or a designated representative.
(2) To request permission to enter, contact COTP or a designated representative on VHF-FM channel 16, or contact Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Port Arthur on VHF-FM channel 65A or by telephone at 409-719-5070. Those persons or vessels permitted to enter the safety zone must comply with all lawful directions given by the COTP or a designated representative.
(d) Enforcement date. The safety zone in paragraph (a) of this section will be enforced from December 30, 2024, through September 30, 2027. It will be subject to enforcement the entire period unless the COTP determines it is no longer needed, in which case the Coast Guard will inform mariners via Notice to Mariners.
(a) Location. The following area is a security zone: All navigable waters encompassing a 500-yard radius around the M/V METHANE JANE ELIZABETH while the vessel is in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel and La Quinta Channel.
(b) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from December 2, 2022 through December 5, 2022.
(c) Regulations. (1) The general regulations in § 165.33 of this part apply. Entry into the zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Corpus Christi (COTP) or a designated representative. A designated representative is a commissioned, warrant, or petty officer of the U.S. Coast Guard assigned to units under the operational control of USCG Sector Corpus Christi.
(2) Persons or vessels desiring to enter or pass through the zones described in paragraph (a) of this section must request permission from the COTP Sector Corpus Christi on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at 361-939-0450.
(3) If permission is granted, all persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the COTP or designated representative.
(d) Information broadcasts. The COTP or a designated representative will inform the public through Broadcast Notices to Mariners (BNMs), Local Notices to Mariners (LNMs), and/or Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIBs) as appropriate of the enforcement times and dates for these security zones.
(a) Location. The temporary safety zone will encompass all navigable waters of the Lower Mississippi River from mile marker (MM) 953.8 to MM 887.0, the Upper Mississippi River from MM 0.0 to MM 3.0, and the Ohio River from MM 981.5 to MM 978.5.
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in § 165.23 of this part, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within this temporary safety zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Ohio Valley (COTP) or a designated representative.
(2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or a designated representative by radio VHF-FM Channel 16 or via phone at 502-779-5422. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or a designated representative.
(c) Enforcement period. The COTP or a designated representative will inform the public of the enforcement date and times for this safety zone, as well as any emergent safety concerns that may delay the enforcement of the zone through Local Notices to Mariners (LNMs), and/or actual notice.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of the Cuyahoga River, Cleveland, OH between a line drawn perpendicular to the river banks from position 41°29′55″ N., 081°42′23″ W. (NAD 83) just past the Detroit-Superior Viaduct bridge at MM 1.42 of the Cuyahoga River south to a line drawn perpendicular to the river banks at position 41°28′32″ N., 081°40′16″ W. (NAD 83) just south of the Interstate 490 bridge at MM 4.79 of the Cuyahoga River.
(b) Enforcement period. The third Saturday of September each year from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
(c) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:
(1) “On-scene Representative” means any Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer designated by the Captain of the Port Buffalo to monitor a safety zone, permit entry into the zone, give legally enforceable orders to persons or vessels within the zones, and take other actions authorized by the Captain of the Port.
(2) “Public vessel” means vessels owned, chartered, or operated by the United States, or by a State or political subdivision thereof.
(d) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in § 165.23 of this part, entry into, transiting, or anchoring within this safety zone identified in paragraph (a) of this section is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his designated on-scene representative.
(2) The safety zone identified in paragraph (a) of this section is closed to all vessel traffic, except as may be permitted by the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his designated on-scene representative.
(3) Vessel operators desiring to enter or operate within the safety zone must contact the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his on-scene representative to obtain permission to do so. The Captain of the Port Buffalo or his on-scene representative may be contacted via VHF Channel 16. Vessel operators given permission to enter or operate in the safety zone must comply with all directions given to them by the Captain of the Port Buffalo, or his on-scene representative.
(4) Additionally, all vessels over 65 feet intending to transit, moor or conduct operations to include loading or discharging of cargo or passengers in the Cuyahoga River while the safety zone is being enforced should request permission from the COTP or his/her designated representative at least 12 hours before the zone is established.
(e) Exemption. Public vessels, as defined in paragraph (c) of this section, are exempt from the requirements in this section.
(f) Waiver. For any vessel, the Captain of the Port Buffalo or his designated representative may waive any of the requirements of this section, upon finding that operational conditions or other circumstances are such that application of this section is unnecessary or impractical for the purposes of public or environmental safety.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of the Straits of Mackinac, from surface to bottom, within 500 yards of the survey vessels Ugle Duckling and Streak while conducting a HAUV/ROV survey of the subsurface lakebed and surrounding areas of interest.
(b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port Sector Northern Great Lakes (COTP) in the enforcement of the safety zone.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (906) 635-3233. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(d) Enforcement periods. This section will be enforced from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day from June 1, 2026 through July 31, 2026.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of the Los Angeles Main Channel from surface to bottom, encompassing a 500-foot radius of a fireworks barge located at approximately: 33°44′40.02″ N, 118°16′27.0624″ W. These coordinates are based on the World Geodetic System (WGS 84)/North American Datum 83 (NAD 83).
(b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port (COTP) Los Angeles—Long Beach in the enforcement of the safety zone.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general safety zone regulations in subpart C of this part, you may not enter the safety zone described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(2) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (310) 521-3801. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(d) Enforcement period. This section will be enforced from 9 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. on June 26, 2026.
(a) Location. The following area is a security zone: All waters of Santa Monica Bay, from surface to bottom, encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at 33°55.61′ N, 118°26.87′ W, thence to 33°56.85′ N, 118°27.55′ W, thence to 33°57.05′ N, 118°27.01′ W, thence to 33°55.81′ N, 118°26.35′ W and back to the beginning point. These coordinates are based on the World Geodetic System (WGS 84)/North American Datum 83 (NAD 83).
(b) Definitions. As used in this section, designated representative means a Coast Guard Patrol Commander, including a Coast Guard coxswain, petty officer, or other officer operating a Coast Guard vessel and a Federal, State, and local officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port Los Angeles—Long Beach (COTP) in the enforcement of the security zone.
(c) Regulations. (1) Under the general security zone regulations in subpart D of this part, you may not enter the security zone described in paragraph (a) of this section unless authorized by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(2) The security zone will only be enforced for specific dates and times during the enforcement period. The COTP will provide public notice of the specific enforcement periods via Broadcast Notice to Mariners, Local Notice to Mariners, or actual notice via PATOM on scene.
(3) To seek permission to enter, contact the COTP or the COTP's representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (310) 521-3801. Those in the security zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP's designated representative.
(d) Enforcement period. This section may be enforced on June 11, 2026, through July 12, 2026.
(a) The following is a regulated navigation area—Waters within the boundaries of a line beginning at 43°04′50″ N, 70°44′52″ W; then to 43°04′52″ N, 70°44′53″ W; then to 43°04′59″ N, 70°44′46″ W; then to 43°05′05″ N, 70°44′32″ W; then to 43°05′03″ N, 70°44′30″ W; then to the beginning point.
(b) Regulations. No vessel may operate in this area at a speed in excess of five miles per hour.
(a) Location. The following area is a security zone: From point of land located on Cape Arundel at latitude 43°20.4′ North, Iongitude 070°28.0′ West; thence to a point approximately 500 yards southwest of Walkers Point located at latitude 43°20.2′ North, longitude 070°27.9′ West; thence to a point located approximately 500 yards south of Walkers Point at latitude 43°20.1′ North, longitude 070°27.6′ West; thence to a point located approximately southeast of Walkers Point at latitude 43°20.4′ North, longitude 070°27.2′ West; thence to an unnamed point of land located at 43°20.9′ North, longitude 070°27.1′ West; thence along the shoreline of Walkers Point to the beginning point. The aforementioned offshore positions are approximated by white buoys marked in orange indicating an exclusionary area.
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in § 165.33 of this part, entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Portland, Maine. Section 165.33 also contained other general requirements.
(2) No person may swim upon or below the surface of the water within the boundaries of this security zone.
(a) Location. The following areas are safety and security zones: (1) Except as provided in paragraph (a) (2) of this section, all navigable waters of the Portland, Maine, Captain of the Port zone, as defined in 33 CFR 3.05-15, one mile ahead, one half mile astern, and 1000-yards on either side of any Liquefied Petroleum Gas vessel.
(2) All waters of the Piscataqua River within a 500-yard radius of any Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) vessel while it is moored at the LPG receiving facility on the Piscataqua River, Newington, New Hampshire.
(b) Definitions. For purposes of this section, navigable waters of the United States includes all waters of the territorial sea as described in Presidential Proclamation No. 5928 of December 27, 1988. Presidential Proclamation No. 5928 of December 27, 1988 declared that the territorial sea of the United States extends to 12 nautical miles from the baseline of the United States.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in §§ 165.23 and 165.33 of this part, entry into or movement within these zones is prohibited unless previously authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP), Portland, Maine.
(2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the COTP or the designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard on board Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and local, state, and federal law enforcement vessels. Emergency response vessels are authorized to move within the zone, but must abide by restrictions imposed by the Captain of the Port.
(3) No person may swim upon or below the surface of the water within the boundaries of the safety and security zones unless previously authorized by the Captain of the Port, Portland, Maine or his authorized patrol representative.
(d) The Captain of the Port will notify the maritime community and local agencies of periods during which these safety and security zones will be in effect by providing notice of arrivals and departures of LPG vessels via the telephone and/or Marine Safety Information Radio Broadcasts.
(a) Location. The following is a safety zone: all waters of the Kennebec River within a 150-yard radius of the Bath Iron Works dry dock while it is being moved to and from its moored position at the Bath Iron Works Facility in Bath, Maine to a deployed position in the Kennebec River, and while launching or recovering vessels.
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in § 165.23 of this part, entry into or movement within this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Portland, Maine.
(2) All vessel operators shall comply with the instructions of the COTP or the designated on-scene U. S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant and petty officers of the Coast Guard on board Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local, state and federal law enforcement vessels.
(c) Notifications. The Captain of the Port will notify the maritime community of periods during which this safety zone will be in effect by providing advance notice via Marine Safety Information Radio Broadcasts.
(a) Definition. “Passenger vessel” as used in this section means a passenger vessel over 100 gross tons authorized to carry more than 500 passengers for hire making voyages, any part of which is on the high seas, and for which passengers are embarked, disembarked or pay a port call, in the Portland, Maine, Captain of the Port zone as delineated in 33 CFR 3.05-15.
(b) Location. The following areas are security zones:
(1) All navigable waters within the Portland, Maine, Captain of the Port Zone, extending from the surface to the sea floor, within a 100-yard radius of any passenger vessel that is anchored, moored, or in the process of mooring.
(2) All navigable waters, within the Portland, Maine, Captain of the Port Zone, extending from the surface to the sea floor, extending 200 yards ahead, and 100 yards aside and astern of any passenger vessel that is underway.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in § 165.33 of this part, entry into or movement within these zones is prohibited unless previously authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Portland, Maine (COTP) or his designated representative.
(2) All persons and vessels must comply with the instructions of the COTP or the designated on-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant and petty officers of the Coast Guard on board Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, and local, state and federal law enforcement vessels. Emergency response vessels are authorized to move within the zone, but must abide by restrictions imposed by the COTP or his designated representative.
(3) No person may swim upon or below the surface of the water within the boundaries of these security zones unless previously authorized by the COTP or his designated representative.
(d) Enforcement. The Captain of the Port will enforce these zones and may enlist the aid and cooperation of any Federal, state, county, municipal, or private agency to assist in the enforcement of the regulation.
(a) Location. The following area is a security zone: All land and waters within 250 yards of the waterside property boundary of Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant identified as follows: beginning at position 42°53′58″ N, 070°51′06″ W then running along the property boundaries of Seabrook Nuclear Power Plant to position 42°53′46″ N, 070°51′06″ W. All coordinates reference 1983 North American Datum (NAD 83).
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in § 165.33 of this part, entry into or movement within this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Portland, Maine (COTP).
(2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port, Portland, Maine or designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard on board Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local, state and federal law enforcement vessels.
(3) No person may swim upon or below the surface of the water within the boundaries of this security zone.
(a) Definitions. As used in this section—
Authorized representative means a Coast Guard commissioned, warrant, or petty officer or a Federal, State, or local law enforcement officer designated by or assisting the Captain of the Port (COTP) Boston.
Deepwater port means any facility or structure meeting the definition of deepwater port in 33 CFR 148.5.
Support vessel means any vessel meeting the definition of support vessel in 33 CFR 148.5.
(b) Location. The following areas are safety and security zones:
(1) Vessels underway. All navigable waters of the United States within the Captain of the Port (COTP) Boston zone, as defined in 33 CFR 3.05-10, two miles ahead and one mile astern, and 500 yards on each side of any liquefied natural gas carrier (LNGC) vessel while underway.
(2) Vessels anchored in the Broad Sound. All waters within a 500-yard radius of any anchored LNGC vessel located in the waters of Broad Sound bounded by a line starting at position 42 deg. 25′ N, 070 deg. 58′ W; then running southeast to position 42 deg. 22′ N, 070 deg. 56′ W; then running east to position 42 deg. 22′ N, 070 deg. 50′ W; then running north to position 42 deg. 25′ N, 070 deg. 50′ W; then running west back to the starting point (NAD 83).
(3) Vessels moored at the Distrigas LNG facility. All waters within a 400-yard radius of any LNGC vessel moored at the Distrigas LNG facility in Everett, MA.
(4) Vessels calling on a deepwater port. All waters within a 500-meter radius of any LNGC engaged in regasification or transfer, or otherwise moored, anchored, or affixed to a deepwater port listed in 33 CFR 150.490 and falling within the waters of the Boston COTP Zone, as defined in 33 CFR 3.05-10.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in Sec. 165.23 and Sec. 165.33 of this part, entry into or movement within these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Boston, or his/her authorized representative.
(2) No person or vessel may enter the waters within the boundaries of the safety and security zones described in paragraph (b) of this section unless previously authorized by the COTP Boston, or his/her authorized representative. However, LNGCs and support vessels, as defined in 33 CFR 148.5, operating in the vicinity of NEGDWP are authorized to enter and move within such zones in the normal course of their operations following the requirements set forth in 33 CFR 150.340 and 150.345, respectively.
(3) All vessels operating within the safety and security zones described in paragraph (b) of this section must comply with the instructions of the COTP or his/her authorized representative.
(a) The following areas are established as safety zones during the conditions specified:
(1) Around the U.S.S. Constitution or any accompanying parade vessels when Constitution is under way—300 yards in all directions in the waters around the U.S.S. Constitution and each parade vessel accompanying Constitution whenever the U.S.S. Constitution is underway in Boston Harbor from the time such vessels depart their respective berths until the time they complete their transit and are safely moored.
(2) Whenever Constitution is moored at Pier 1, Charlestown Navy Yard—the waters between Hoosac Pier and Pier 1, Charlestown Navy Yard, from the imaginary line connecting the outer easternmost point protruding into Boston Harbor from Hoosac Pier to the outer westernmost point protruding into Boston Harbor from Pier 1, Charlestown Navy Yard, extending inbound along the face of both piers to the landside points where both piers end.
(3) Around the U.S.S. Constitution —fifty yards in all directions in the waters around Constitution when the vessel is moored at any Boston berthing location other than Pier 1, Charlestown Navy Yard.
(b) The general regulations governing safety zones as contained in 33 CFR 165.23 apply.
(a) Location. The following area is a safety zone:
Around the USS CASSIN YOUNG (DD-793) and any accompanying parade vessels when the USS CASSIN YOUNG is underway. The zone extends 100 yards in all directions in the waters around the USS CASSIN YOUNG and accompanying parade vessels whenever the USS CASSIN YOUNG is underway in Boston Harbor from the time the USS CASSIN YOUNG departs its berth until it is safely moored.
(b) Regulations. The general regulations governing safety zones as contained in 33 CFR 165.23 apply.
(a) Location. The permanent security zone consists of four sectors that may be activated in part, or in whole, upon the request of the U.S. Secret Service. These zones are for the protection of the President or Vice President of the United States, as well as visiting heads of foreign states or foreign governments arriving at, or departing from, Logan International Airport and as determined by the transit route across Boston Harbor. The security zone will be as follows:
(1) Sector one will go into effect 15 minutes prior to the scheduled landing or takeoff of the aircraft carrying either the President, Vice President, or visiting heads of foreign states or foreign governments at Logan International Airport. Sector one will preclude all vessels from approaching within three hundred yards of the Logan International Airport shoreline, bound on the west by a line drawn between positions 42°22′45″ N., 071°01′05″ W. and 42°21′48″ N., 071°01′45″ W. (NAD) 1983).
(2) Sector two will go into effect 15 minutes before the vehicle carrying the President, Vice President, or visiting heads of foreign states or foreign governments enters the Callahan Tunnel or Sumner Tunnel. Sector two may preclude vessels, as necessary, from entering an area of the main ship channel, Boston Inner Harbor; fifty yards in all directions from a point directly above the Callahan Tunnel or Sumner Tunnel.
(3) Sector three will go into effect 15 minutes before the vehicle carrying the President, Vice President, or visiting heads of foreign states or foreign governments enters the Ted Williams Tunnel. Sector three may preclude vessels, as necessary, from entering an area of the main ship channel, Boston Inner Harbor, fifty yards in all directions from a point directly above the Ted Williams Tunnel.
(4) Sector four will go into effect 15 minutes before the President, Vice President, or visiting heads of foreign states or foreign governments board the designated transport vessel. Sector four will preclude all vessels from approaching within three hundred yards in all directions from the designated vessel transporting the President, Vice President, or visiting heads of foreign states or foreign governments between Logan International Airport and any location in Boston Harbor.
(5) The activation of a particular sector of this security zone will be announced via Safety Marine Information Broadcasts and/or by locally issued notices.
(b) Regulations. (1) The general regulations covering security zones contained in 33 CFR 165.33 apply.
(2) All persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the designated on scene patrol personnel. Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard. Upon being hailed by a Coast Guard vessel via siren, radio, flashing light, or other means, the operator of a vessel shall proceed as directed.
(a) Location. The following waters within the Boston Captain of the Port Zone, 1000 yards ahead and astern, and 100 yards on each side of any designated escorted vessel, are established as safety and security zones: All waters of Boston Inner Harbor, including the waters of the Mystic River, Chelsea River, and Reserved Channel west of a line running from Deer Island Light, at position 42°20′25″ N, 070°57′15″ W, to Long Island, at position 42°19′48″ N, 070°57′15″ W, and west of the Long Island Bridge, running from Long Island to Moon Head.
(b) Escorted vessel definition. For the purposes of this section, escorted vessels operating in Boston Harbor include the following: Any vessels deemed to be in need of escort protection by the Captain of the Port, Boston for security reasons.
(c) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in §§ 165.23 and 165.33 of this part, entry into or movement within this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Boston.
(2) All vessel operators shall comply with the instructions of the COTP or the designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard on board Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local, state, and federal law enforcement vessels.
(a) Location. The following areas are permanent safety and security zones:
(1) Reserved Channel, Boston Harbor. All waters of Boston Harbor within one hundred fifty (150) yards off the bow and stern and one hundred (100) yards abeam of any vessel moored at the Massachusetts Port Authority Black Falcon Terminal;
(2) Boston Inner Harbor. All waters of Boston Harbor within one hundred (100) feet of the Coast Guard Integrated Support Command (ISC) Boston piers and;
(3) Salem Harbor. All waters of Salem Harbor within a two-hundred and fifty (250) yard radius of the center point of the PG & E Power Plant Terminal Wharf, Salem, MA, located at 42°31.33′ N, 070°52.67′ W when a vessel is moored at this pier. All coordinates are North American Datum 1983.
(b) Regulations. (1) In accordance with the general regulations in § 165.23 and § 165.33 of this part, entry into or movement within these zones is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Boston.
(2) All vessel operators shall comply with the instructions of the Captain of the Port or the designated on-scene U.S. Coast Guard patrol personnel. On-scene Coast Guard patrol personnel include commissioned, warrant, and petty officers of the Coast Guard on board Coast Guard, Coast Guard Auxiliary, local, state, and federal law enforcement vessels.
(3) No person may enter the waters or land area within the boundaries of the safety and security zones unless previously authorized by the Captain of the Port, Boston or his authorized patrol representative.
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