Seattle Seafair Fleet Week Security Zone Enforcement
Summary
The Coast Guard will enforce Seattle's Seafair Fleet Week moving vessels security zones from July 30, 2024 through August 5, 2024 to safeguard these vessels from destruction, loss, or injury from sabotage or other subversive acts, accidents, or events or a similar nature. The regulation for these security zones identifies all navigable waters within 500 yards of the designated participating vessels for the Parade of Ships in Elliott Bay, Seattle, Washington as the regulated areas for this event. During the enforcement periods no person or vessel may enter or remain in the established security zones without authorization from the Captain of the Port Sector Puget Sound (COTP) or their designated representative(s). The COTP has granted general permission for vessels to enter the outer 400 yards of the security zones provided they operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain course unless required to maintain speed by the navigation rules.
Compliance Requirements
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No person or vessel may enter or remain in the security zones without authorization from the Captain of the Port Sector Puget Sound (COTP) or their designated representative(s); Vessels entering the outer 400 yards of the security zones must operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain course unless required to maintain speed by the navigation rules; Vessel operators who desire to enter the inner 100 yards of the security zones or transit the outer 400 yards at greater than minimum speed to maintain course must obtain permission from the COTP or their designated representative(s) by contacting the on-scene Coast Guard patrol craft on VHF Ch 13 or 16; Requests for permission to enter security zones must include the reason why movement within the area is necessary; Vessel operators granted permission to enter the security zones will be escorted by the on-scene Coast Guard patrol craft until they are outside of the security zones; Vessel operators must obey any lawful direction or order of the COTP or designated representative
Deadline: 2024-07-30(July 30, 2024 8:00 AM through August 5, 2024 8:00 PM)
Market Impacts
No person or vessel may enter or remain in the security zones (500 yards around designated vessels) without authorization from the Captain of the Port. Vessels may enter outer 400 yards only at minimum speed necessary to maintain course. Entry into inner 100 yards or transit at greater than minimum speed requires specific permission and Coast Guard escort.; Physical barrier to vessel movement and access within designated security zones. All vessels must obtain permission for entry into inner zones or for speeds above minimum required for course maintenance. Mandatory Coast Guard escort for authorized vessels within security zones.; Mandatory communication requirements: Vessels must contact on-scene Coast Guard patrol craft on VHF Ch 13 or 16 for permission to enter restricted areas. Requests must include reason for movement necessity. Vessels must obey all lawful directions from Coast Guard authorities.
Validated Company Impacts
Matson, Inc.
Matson, Inc. operates a major maritime shipping business with significant operations in Puget Sound, including container shipping services to and from Seattle. The company's vessels would be directly affected by the security zone restrictions during Fleet Week, requiring compliance with speed limitations, communication protocols, and potential escort requirements when operating near the designated security zones. The company operates in the maritime sector with vessel operations in Puget Sound, which directly overlaps with the security zone enforcement area. However, the company's risk factors focus on general maritime safety and regulatory compliance rather than specific event-based security restrictions, resulting in minimal direct risk alignment.