1. FIRING EXERCISES HAZARDOUS TO SURFACE VESSELS WILL BE CONDUCTED DURING THE FOLLOWING TIMES AND LOCATIONS IN THE VCOA DURING THE SUBJECT WEEK: A. CONTINUOUSLY IN THE DAM NECK FIRING AREA (DANGER AREA D-334.390), WARNING AREAS 50 A-C, AND RESTRICTED AREA R-6606. B. CONTINUOUSLY IN THE DAM NECK RIFLE IMPACT AREA (DANGER AREA D-334.380). C. CONTINUOUSLY IN D-334.410 (HARVEY POINT R-5301). D. 0700-2000 LOCAL MON-FRI BEGINNING AT 37-30.00N 075-34.50W TO 37-30.00N 075-30.00W TO 37-00.00N 075-30.00W TO 37-00.00N 075-54.00W TO 37-03.00N 075-54.00W THEN 3 NM FROM AND PARALLEL TO THE SHORELINE THEN TO POINT OF BEGINNING. THIS AREA IS LOCATED WITHIN MILITARY OPERATING AREA W-386 (SURFACE GRID 6). E. CONTINUOUSLY BEGINNING AT 37-15.00N 075-30.00W TO 37-15.00N 074-30.00W TO 37-05.00N 074-30.00W TO 37-00.00N 075-30.00W THEN TO POINT OF BEGINNING. THIS AREA IS LOCATED WITHIN MILITARY OPERATING AREA W-386 (SURFACE GRIDS 7CD,8CD). F. CONTINUOUSLY BEGINNING AT 36-01.00N 075-00.00W TO 35-49.00N 074-28.00W TO 35-09.00N 074-28.00W TO 35-33.00N 075-00.00W THEN TO POINT OF BEGINNING. THIS AREA IS LOCATED WITHIN MILITARY OPERATING AREA W-72 (SURFACE GRIDS 3B1-3B4). G. VARIOUS FIRING EXERCISES HAZARDOUS TO SURFACE VESSELS: DATE TIME (LOCAL) SURFACE GRIDS AREA BOUND BY —- ———— ————- ————- NO EVENTS SCHEDULED 2. HELICOPTER MINESWEEPING (MCM) OPERATIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED DAILY DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS BEGINNING AT 37-00.00N 075-55.00W TO 37-30.00N 075-34.00W TO 37-30.00N 075-30.00W TO 37-00.00N 075-30.00W THENCE TO POINT OF BEGINNING AND BEGINNING AT 36-55.00N 075-55.00W TO 36-55.00N 075-30.00W TO 36-30.00N 075-30.00W TO 36-30.00N 075-47.00W THENCE TO POINT OF BEGINNING. THESE OPERATIONS INVOLVE LARGE NAVAL HELICOPTERS AT FLIGHT ALTITUDES OF 100 FEET OR LESS, TOWING SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE DEVICES AT SPEEDS OF UP TO 25 KNOTS. AN AREA OF HURRICANE FORCE WINDS EXISTS WITHIN A 250 FOOT RADIUS AROUND THESE HELICOPTERS SUFFICIENT TO BLOW PEOPLE AND OBJECTS FROM EXPOSED DECKS AND CAPSIZE SMALL CRAFT. THE TOWED DEVICES MAY BE COMPLETELY INVISIBLE AND INCLUDE LARGE CABLES AND OBJECTS ON OR JUST BELOW THE SURFACE, STREAMING UP TO 1,200 FEET BEHIND THE AIRCRAFT. TO MINIMIZE THE POTENTIAL FOR MISHAP, MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO REMAIN WELL CLEAR OF THESE DANGER ZONES WHEN MCM OPERATIONS ARE ENCOUNTERED. 3. FOR SECTORS VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA, BROADCAST UNTIL CANCELLED. CANCEL AT//160620Z FEB 26//
1. THE FOLLOWING AIDS TO NAVIGATION HAVE BEEN RELOCATED DUE TO SHOALING. A. OREGON INLET LIGHTED BUOY 12 (LLNR 28028) – RELOCATED TO APPROXIMATE POSITIION: 35-45-58.784N, 075-32-09.196W. B. OREGON INLET LIGHTED BUOY 13 (LLNR 28045) – RELOCATED TO APPROXIMATE POSITIION: 35-45-55.567N, 075-32-08.776W. CANCEL AT//181353Z FEB 26//
1. THE FOLLOWING AIDS TO NAVIGATION HAVE BEEN TEMPORARILY DISCONTINUED DUE TO ICE. A. CHESAPEAKE CHANNEL LIGHTED BUOY 91 (LLNR 7830) – TEMP DISCONTINUED. B. CHESAPEAKE CHANNEL LIGHTED BUOY 94 (LLNR 7965) – TEMP DISCONTINUED. CANCEL AT//111243Z FEB 26//
1. THE FOLLOWING AIDS TO NAVIGATION HAVE BEEN TEMPORARILY DISCONTINUED DUE TO ICE. A. CHESAPEAKE CHANNEL LIGHTED BUOY 91 (LLNR 7830) – TEMP DISCONTINUED. B. CHESAPEAKE CHANNEL LIGHTED BUOY 95 (LLNR 7970) – TEMP DISCONTINUED. CANCEL AT//111230Z FEB 26//
The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for all waters of the Allegheny River within the Captain of the Port Pittsburgh Zone, which includes mile marker 1.0 to mile marker 72.0 on the Allegheny River. This safety zone is needed to protect persons, property, and vessels transiting the area from the hazards associated with ice accumulations on the waterways. Entry into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Pittsburgh or a designated representative.
The Coast Guard is temporarily modifying the operating schedule that governs the Glen Island Bridge, across New Rochelle Harbor, mile 0.8, in Westchester County, NY. This modification is required to complete the rehabilitation of the existing bridge and removal of the temporary bridge. Approving this temporary modification will allow the bridge to return to normal operating schedule and complete the rehabilitation project earlier than originally scheduled.
A YELLOW UNLIGHTED BUOY WAS REPORTED ADRIFT IN THE GULF OF AMERICA IN LAST KNOWN POSITION 26-45-25.2N 096-35-46.6W, ON 02FEB2026. MARINERS SHOULD TRANSIT WITH CAUTION AND REPORT ANY SIGHTINGS TO THE U.S. COAST GUARD. CANCEL AT//100600Z FEB 26//
The Coast Guard announces the availability of, and seeks comments on, the recertification of the Prince William Sound Regional Citizen’s Advisory Council (PWSRCAC) for a period of March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027. Under the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (OPA 90), the Coast Guard may recertify the PWSRCAC on an annual basis. This group monitors the activities of terminal facilities and crude oil tankers under the Prince William Sound program established by the OPA 90 statute. The current certification for the PWSRCAC will expire February 28, 2026.
1. AN ADRIFT YELLOW LIGHTED BUOY WAS REPORTED IN THE GULF OF AMERICA IN LAST KNOWN POSITION 27-08-15.36N 093-42-23.04W, ON JANUARY 27, 2026. MARINERS SHOULD TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION AND REPORT SIGHTINGS AND UPDATED POSITION TO THE NEAREST U.S. COAST GUARD UNIT. CANCEL AT//111300Z FEB 26//