Federal Register #USCG-2026-0626

Temporary Safety Zone for SS WRIGHT Towing Operation in Charleston Harbor, SC

This notice announces the establishment of a temporary safety zone for a marine towing operation in Charleston Harbor, SC. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Purpose: - Establishes a 100-yard safety zone around the SS WRIGHT and its towing vessels during a dead ship movement - Aims to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards during the towing operation - Location: - Atlantic Ocean at Charleston Harbor Entrance Channel, Charleston Harbor, and Cooper River, SC - Key Requirements: - Entry into the safety zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Charleston, or their representative - Applies only during the towing operation from the harbor entrance to Detyens Shipyard - No OEMs, vendors, or procurement of products/services are involved in this notice

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters of the Atlantic Ocean at the Charleston Harbor Entrance Channel, Charleston Harbor, and Cooper River within a 100-yard radius of the SS WRIGHT and all towing vessels supporting its operations. This safety zone is necessary to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards during the dead ship movement of the SS WRIGHT from the Charleston Harbor Entrance Channel to Detyens Shipyard on the Cooper River in North Charleston, SC. Entry into this zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Charleston, or their designated representative. The rule is effective from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 15, 2026, coinciding with the towing operation.

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