Federal Register #USCG-2026-0222

Coast Guard safety zone for transport of two ship-to-shore cranes near Honolulu Harbor

The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a temporary moving safety zone to protect the transport of two ship-to-shore cranes near Honolulu Harbor. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard; the Captain of the Port, Sector Honolulu, or a designated representative may authorize entry. - Vessels and cargo: T/V DENISE FOSS and tow FOSS 3612 are transporting two ship-to-shore cranes through Mamala Bay toward Honolulu Harbor. - Safety restriction: Vessels and people may not enter within 500 yards of the tug and tow without authorization. The restriction is intended to protect people, vessels, and the marine environment. - Procurement status: This is a temporary navigation-safety rule, not a solicitation. No products or services are requested, and no OEMs or vendors are named.

Description

The Coast Guard establishes a temporary moving safety zone covering navigable waters within a 500-yard radius of the T/V DENISE FOSS and its tow, FOSS 3612, in Mamala Bay on the approach to Honolulu Harbor. The zone is intended to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with transporting two ship-to-shore cranes. Vessels and persons may not enter the zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Honolulu, or a designated representative. Enforcement is scheduled from October 19 through October 24, 2026, with timing dependent on the vessels’ arrival.

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