The Coast Guard is amending certain Great Lakes Pilotage regulatory requirements to align with current Coast Guard and U.S. pilot association operations and pilotage practices. This final rule clarifies the different phases of training and types of registrations for Pilots who work on the Great Lakes, eliminates outdated practices and redundant requirements, and adds much needed structure regarding the billing dispute process.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Great Lakes Pilotage Modernization

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation for certain waters of Kailua Bay, Hawaii, from Kailua Pier to about 3 miles southeast in Kahului Bay. This action is necessary to protect persons on these navigable waters located at Kailua-Kona, HI, during the swim portion of the Ironman World Championship Triathlon and practice swim held on October 20 and 26, 2024. Entry of persons and vessels into the regulated area is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Sector Honolulu Captain of the Port.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Special Local Regulation; Kailua Bay, Ironman World Championship, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii

The Coast Guard is requesting applications to fill ten vacancies on the National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee (Committee). This Committee advises the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security on matters relating to activities directly involved with, or in support of, the exploration of offshore mineral and non- mineral energy resources, to the extent that such matters are within the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: National Offshore Safety Advisory Committee; Vacancies

The Coast Guard will enforce a safety zone for the Cooper Foundation Gala fireworks display on the Delaware River on September 27, 2024, to provide for the safety of life on navigable waterways during this event. Our regulation for marine events within the Fifth Coast Guard District identifies the regulated area for this event in Philadelphia, PA. During the enforcement period, the operator of any vessel in the regulated area must comply with directions from the Patrol Commander or any Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zones; Fireworks Displays in the Fifth Coast Guard District-Philadelphia, PA

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone on the waterways surrounding Key West, Florida, during the 27th Annual Key West Paddle Classic event. The safety zone is necessary to ensure the safety of event participants and spectators from potential hazards associated with this event. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP) Key West or a designated representative.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone; Key West Paddleboard Classic, Key West, FL

The National Boating Safety Advisory Committee (Committee) will conduct a virtual open meeting to discuss matters relating to national boating safety. The virtual meeting will be open to the public.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: National Boating Safety Advisory Committee; October 2024 Virtual Meeting

We are requesting your comments on the proposed establishment of a security zone for navigable waters within a 50-yard radius of Base Los Angeles-Long Beach on Terminal Island within the main channel of Los Angeles Harbor. This proposed action would provide for the security of Coast Guard personnel, vessels, and property. We seek your comments on the proposed security zone and consideration of the proposed radius. We also plan to host a public meeting on September 23, 2024.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Security Zone; Coast Guard Base Los Angeles-Long Beach on Terminal Island, San Pedro, CA

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the Missouri River at mile markers (MM) 19 through 20. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by a power line wire crossing near Florissant, MO. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Upper Mississippi River.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone; Missouri River Mile Markers 19-20 Florissant, MO

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters at the opening of St. Louis Bay, extending the entire width of the channel, approximately 1 mile south of the Hwy 90 Bridge in Bay St. Louis, MS. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the 2024 Swim Across the Bay on September 15, 2024, from 7 to 9:30 a.m. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Mobile.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone; Bay St. Louis, MS

The Coast Guard is proposing to establish a safety zone for certain waters of the Delaware River. This action is necessary to provide for the safety of life on the navigable waters on a portion of the Delaware River near Eddystone, PA, during non-lethal signaling and warning device training conducted from onboard U.S. Coast Guard vessels. This proposed rulemaking would prohibit persons and vessels from being in the safety zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector Delaware Bay or a designated representative. We invite your comments on this proposed rulemaking.
Source: Federal Register USCG
Link: Safety Zone; Waterway Training Area, Delaware River, Near Eddystone, PA