Federal Register #USCG-2026-0024

Temporary Safety Zone for Swim Event at Piers Park, Boston Inner Harbor

This notice announces the establishment of a temporary safety zone by the Coast Guard in Boston Inner Harbor near Piers Park, East Boston, Massachusetts. - Government Buyer: - Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Coast Guard - Sector Boston - Purpose: - To protect the maritime public and swim event participants from hazards such as vessel-swimmer collisions in a busy harbor area - Scope and Restrictions: - The safety zone is defined by specific geographic coordinates - Entry into the zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Boston or a designated representative - The regulation is enforced during the swim event - Procurement Details: - No OEMs, vendors, products, or services are being requested or procured - This is not a solicitation or award notice, but a regulatory action for public safety

Description

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in a portion of Boston Inner Harbor near Piers Park, East Boston, Massachusetts, to protect the maritime public and participants of a swim event scheduled for September 13, 2026. The safety zone restricts entry of vessels or persons unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Boston or a designated representative. The zone covers navigable waters within a specified box defined by coordinates and will be enforced from 7 a.m. through noon on the event day. This action is taken to prevent potential hazards such as collisions between swimmers and watercraft in a heavily trafficked harbor area.

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