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.
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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//

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NOAA FISHERIES ANNOUNCES THAT ON 16JAN2026, A MOM/CALF PAIR OF NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES WERE SIGHTED IN THE WATERS NEAR APALACHEE BAY, FL. RIGHT WHALES ARE SLOW MOVING ANIMALS THAT ARE PRONE TO COLLISIONS WITH VESSELS. VESSEL OPERATORS ARE REMINDED TO USE CAUTION AROUND RIGHT WHALES AND OPERATE AT A SAFE SPEED. INTENTIONALLY APPROACHING RIGHT WHALES IS PROHIBITED AND MAY RESULT IN A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL LAW. FEDERAL LAW REQUIRES MARINERS AVOID RIGHT WHALES BY AT LEAST 500 YARDS, THIS INCLUDES BOATS, DRONES, AND PADDLEBOATS. PLEASE REPORT ALL RIGHT WHALE SIGHTINGS TO (877) WHALE-HELP OR TO THE U.S. COAST GUARD VIA VHF-FM CHANNEL 16.
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FROM 2230Z, 20JAN2026, TO 0030Z, 21JAN2026, A LIVE FIRE
EXERCISE WILL BE HELD IN THE GULF OF AMERICA, W-155-A4,
BOUND BY APPROXIMATE POSITIONS:
30-10-01N 088-01-30W,
30-11-21N 087-44-15W,
30-09-45N 087-45-47W,
30-04-03N 087-41-17W,
30-02-53N 087-42-16W,
30-00-01N 087-38-32W,
30-00-00N 088-01-30W AND
30-10-00N 088-01-30W.
THE AREA OF HAZARD IS SURFACE TO 5,000 FEET. MARINERS ARE
URGED TO REMAIN CLEAR OF THE AREA DURING THE EXERCISE
PERIOD.
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FROM 18JAN2026 TO 23JAN2026, THREE UNMANNED SURFACE VESSELS WILL OPERATE IN AN AREA BOUND BY APPROXIMATE POSITIONS:
28-34-30N 094-15-06W,
28-34-30N 094-03-36W,
28-24-30N 094-03-36W AND
28-24-30N 094-15-06W.
MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE M/V HOS WOODLAND TO COORDINATE TRANSITS IN THE USV OPERATING AREA.
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NOAA FISHERIES ANNOUNCES THAT A VOLUNTARY VESSEL SPEED RESTRICTION ZONE UNDER THE RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY IN EFFECT SOUTH OF NANTUCKET, MASSACHUSETTS TO PROTECT RIGHT WHALES. THIS RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE IS IN EFFECT THROUGH JANUARY 20, 2026. NOAA REQUESTS MARINERS TO ROUTE AROUND THIS ZONE OR TRANSIT THROUGH IT AT TEN KNOTS OR LESS.
THE SOUTH OF NANTUCKET SLOW ZONE AREA IS BOUNDED BY: 40 DEGREES 59 MINUTES NORTH, 40 DEGREES 29 MINUTES NORTH, 069 DEGREES 31 MINUTES WEST, 070 DEGREES 11 MINUTES WEST.
INFORMATION ABOUT VOLUNTARY VESSEL SPEED RESTRICTIONS CAN ALSO BE FOUND AT:
HTTPS://WWW.FISHERIES.NOAA.GOV/NATIONAL/ENDANGERED-SPECIES-CONSERVATION/REDUCING-VESSEL-STRIKES-NORTH-ATLANTIC-RIGHT-WHALES.
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QUOTE: NOAA FISHERIES ANNOUNCES THAT A VOLUNTARY VESSEL SPEED RESTRICTION ZONE UNDER THE RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY IN EFFECT IN CAPE COD BAY, MASSACHUSETTS TO PROTECT RIGHT WHALES. THIS RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE IS IN EFFECT THROUGH JANUARY 14, 2026. NOAA REQUESTS MARINERS TO ROUTE AROUND THIS ZONE OR TRANSIT THROUGH IT AT TEN KNOTS OR LESS.THE CAPE COD BAY SLOW ZONE AREA IS BOUNDED BY: 42 DEGREES 15 MINUTES NORTH, 41 DEGREES 35 MINUTES NORTH, 069 DEGREES 53 MINUTES WEST, 070 DEGREES 47 MINUTES WEST. INFORMATION ABOUT VOLUNTARY VESSEL SPEED RESTRICTIONS CAN ALSO BE FOUND AT: HTTPS://WWW.FISHERIES.NOAA.GOV/NATIONAL/ENDANGERED-SPECIES-CONSERVATION/REDUCING-VESSEL-STRIKES-NORTH-ATLANTIC-RIGHT-WHALES. UNQUOTE
CANCEL AT//022232Z JAN 26//

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