Federal Register #2026-14127

Temporary Safety Zone for SS WRIGHT Tow Operation in Charleston Harbor

This notice announces the establishment of a temporary safety zone in Charleston Harbor for the tow operation of the SS WRIGHT. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security - Sector Charleston - Purpose: - Establishes a 100-yard safety zone around the SS WRIGHT and its towing vessels during a dead ship tow from the Charleston Harbor Entrance Channel to Detyens Shipyard on the Cooper River - Restricts entry of vessels and persons within the zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port - Notable Requirements: - No procurement of goods or services is involved - No OEMs, vendors, or product/service requests are mentioned - The action is solely for maritime safety during the vessel movement - The safety zone is temporary and only in effect during the tow operation

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 needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with 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 of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Charleston, or their designated representative. The safety zone will be enforced from 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 15, 2026, while the SS WRIGHT is making way through the Charleston Harbor.

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