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Please note this important update regarding the safety zone established by the U.S. Coast Guard for all navigable waters of the Chesapeake Bay within a 2,000-yard radius of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, which was struck by the 948-foot Singapore-flagged vessel DALI on March 26, 2024. No vessel or person will be permitted to enter the safety zone without obtaining permission from the Captain of the Port (COTP) or a designated representative.
To seek permission to enter the safety zone boaters must ONLY use Marine Band Radio VHF–FM channel 16 (156.8 MHz). The COTP is currently issuing a Broadcast Notice to Mariners (BNM) via VHF-FM marine channel 16. Mariners are requested to monitor the VHF channel 16 for the latest information.
The safety zone is intended to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment in these navigable waters. Those in the safety zone must comply with all lawful orders or directions given to them by the COTP or the COTP’s designated representative. The U.S. Coast Guard may be assisted in the patrol and enforcement of the safety zone by Federal, State, and local agencies.
More information about the response is available at keybridgeresponse2024.com.
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