Safety Zone; Key West Main Ship Channel, and Fleming Key Cut, Key West, FL
Key claim: The Coast Guard is temporarily barring boats from two small areas of water near Key West around military support vessels during training, unless the local Coast Guard captain gives permission.
Abstract
(Rule · Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard) The Coast Guard is establishing two temporary safety zones to support U.S. military training operations. Zone 1 will encompass the navigable waters of Fleming Key Cut within a 500-foot radius of surface support vessels. Zone 2 will encompass the navigable waters of the Key West Main Ship Channel within a 500-foot radius of surface support vessels. The zones are needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from hazards associated with military training operations. Entry into either zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Key West, or a designated representative.
Why this matters
The Coast Guard is temporarily barring boats from two small areas of water near Key West around military support vessels during training, unless the local Coast Guard captain gives permission.