Opportunity
Federal Register #USCG-2026-1228
Coast Guard Marine Safety Enforcement for the Ocean City Chase Race
Buyer
Department of Homeland Security, Coast Guard
Posted
October 02, 2026
Identifier
USCG-2026-1228
The U.S. Coast Guard will enforce marine safety regulations for the Ocean City Chase Race in Ocean City, New Jersey. - Government buyer and office: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard; no specific sub-agency or office is identified. - OEMs and vendors: None identified; this notice does not request products or vendor services. - Regulated area: Portions of the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway. - Vessel requirements: Operators must follow directions from the Patrol Commander or an Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign. Vessels seeking permission to transit may contact the Event PATCOM or an official patrol vessel on VHF-FM channel 16. Authorized vessels must travel at the minimum safe speed that minimizes wake. - Event duration: Enforcement is scheduled for a seven-hour period.
Description
The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Ocean City Chase Race in Ocean City, New Jersey, on October 3, 2026, to protect life on navigable waterways. The regulations identify the event’s regulated area, which includes portions of the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway. From 7:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m., vessel operators must follow directions from the Patrol Commander or an Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign. Vessel operators may request permission to transit the regulated area by contacting the Event PATCOM or official patrol vessel on VHF-FM channel 16.