Federal Register #USCG-2026-0467

Coast Guard Safety Zone Around the M/T KALAHARI During Repairs

The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone around the M/T KALAHARI during anchorage repairs to address vessel-safety risks. - Government buyer: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Captain of the Port, Sector Mobile. - Purpose: Restrict access while repairs are underway because both auxiliary boilers are out of service, leaving the vessel’s inert gas system inoperable and creating potential fire or explosion hazards to people, vessels, and the marine environment. - Safety zone: Navigable waters from surface to bottom within a 1,000-meter radius of the M/T KALAHARI in Pascagoula Anchorage. Entry requires authorization from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. - Enforcement: Begins when the vessel arrives at the anchorage and ends when repairs are complete; enforcement periods are announced by the Coast Guard. - Procurement scope: No products or services are being requested. No OEMs, vendors, product quantities, or part numbers are identified.

Description

The Coast Guard establishes a temporary safety zone in the Pascagoula Anchorage around the M/T KALAHARI while the vessel undergoes repairs. Both auxiliary boilers are out of service, rendering the inert gas system inoperable, creating potential hazards to personnel, vessels, and the marine environment. The zone encompasses navigable waters within a 1,000-meter circle around the vessel, from surface to bottom. Entry by vessels or persons is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Mobile, or a designated representative; enforcement ends when repairs are completed.

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