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Press Release | Oct. 7, 2025

Coast Guard to establish temporary safety zone for exercise in Upper New York Bay

NEW YORK — The Coast Guard is scheduled to establish a temporary safety zone on the navigable waters of the Upper New York Bay in the vicinity of Ellis Island and Liberty Island, New Jersey, Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to noon.  

This safety zone is necessary to ensure the safety of personnel and vessels during an on-water exercise. 

Entry of vessels or people into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector New York, or a designated representative. Mariners seeking to transit the area should contact the Captain of the Port or a designated representative via VHF-FM channel 16.

Notification of the safety zone will be provided through Broadcast Notice to Mariners and publication in the Local Notice to Mariners. Broadcasts will continue throughout the duration of the exercise and will cease upon completion of all operations. 

For further information, please contact the Captain of the Port Sector New York, via VHF-FM Channel 16. 

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