Federal Register #USCG-2026-0734

Coast Guard Temporary Safety Regulations for Maritime Events and Vessel Transit

This notice details temporary special local regulations and safety zones established by the U.S. Coast Guard to ensure public safety during maritime events and vessel transits in multiple locations: - Government Buyer: - U.S. Coast Guard (Captain of the Port) - Sectors: Maryland-National Capital Region, Northern New England, Honolulu - No OEMs, commercial vendors, or specific products are referenced; the notice is focused on operational safety measures - Services/Regulations Implemented: - Special local regulation for a race event in Daugherty Creek, Crisfield, MD - Enforces restricted access, speed limits, and nonparticipant controls - Special local regulation for the Flotilla to Fight Cancer offshore concert in Casco Bay near Cow Island, Long Island, ME - Establishes a designated spectator area, two safe access lanes for vessel transit and emergency response - Prohibits swimming in the regulated area - Enforces a speed restriction/no wake zone for all vessels - Moving safety zone in Mamala Bay, Honolulu, HI for the transit of three ship-to-shore cranes aboard the T/V DENISE FOSS and its tow - Establishes a 500-yard moving safety zone to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment - No procurement of goods or services is involved; these are regulatory actions for public safety - No contract value, part numbers, or quantities are applicable

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary special local regulation for the navigable waters of Casco Bay near Cow Island in the Town of Long Island, ME, to support an offshore concert with spectator vessels. The regulation aims to protect spectators and mariners from safety risks associated with a large gathering on the water by establishing a spectator area and two safe access lanes for transit and emergency response. It also prohibits swimming and enforces a speed restriction/no wake zone. The regulation is effective from 12:30 p.m. on August 15, 2026, through 5:30 p.m. on August 16, 2026, with enforcement primarily on August 15 unless delayed by weather.

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