Opportunity
Federal Register #2026-20223
Coast Guard enforcement of Delaware River safety rules for the Philadelphia Cup Regatta
Posted
October 02, 2026
Identifier
2026-20223
This Coast Guard notice announces enforcement of marine-event safety rules for the Philadelphia Cup Regatta on the Delaware River. - Buyer: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Delaware Bay Waterways Management Division. - Location: Regulated portions of the Delaware River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. - Vessel operators must follow directions from the Patrol Commander or an Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign. - Operators may request permission to transit the regulated area on VHF-FM channel 16. Authorized vessels must travel at the minimum speed needed to maintain a safe course and minimize wake. - This is a safety-regulation notice, not a procurement opportunity. No OEMs, vendors, products, quantities, or contracted services are identified.
Description
The Coast Guard will enforce special local regulations for the Philadelphia Cup Regatta on October 3, 2026, to provide for safety on navigable waterways. The regulated area is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and encompasses portions of the Delaware River. Enforcement is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. Vessel operators must follow directions from the Patrol Commander or an Official Patrol displaying a Coast Guard ensign; authorized transit is subject to Coast Guard directions and minimum-speed requirements.