Federal Register #USCG-2026-1351

Coast Guard temporary safety zone for USS VICKSBURG tow in Brownsville Ship Channel

The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for the tow of the decommissioned USS VICKSBURG through the Brownsville Ship Channel. - Government agency: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard; Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi. - Named vessels and destination: USS VICKSBURG, towed by the M/V CAITLIN to the International Shipbreaking dock. - Safety restriction: The zone extends 500 feet around the vessels. People and vessels may not enter without authorization from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. - Timing: Enforcement will occur on one day during the rule’s effective period; the timing depends on weather and the vessel’s transit schedule. - Procurement status: This is a temporary safety rule, not a procurement solicitation or award. No products, services, OEMs, vendors, quantities, or part numbers are being solicited.

Description

The Coast Guard establishes a temporary safety zone in the Brownsville Ship Channel to protect people, vessels, and the marine environment during the transit of the decommissioned USS VICKSBURG, towed by the M/V CAITLIN. The zone covers navigable waters within a 500-foot radius of the vessels as they travel from the sea buoy to the International Shipbreaking dock. Vessels and persons may not enter the zone unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi, or a designated representative. The rule is effective October 22–24, 2026, with enforcement on one day during that period.

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