It's the Law: On the Water
Obstructing Navigation
It is illegal to:
- Operate any vessel in such a way that it will interfere
unnecessarily with the safe navigation of other vessels.
- Anchor a vessel in the traveled portion of a river or
channel that will prevent or interfere with any other
vessel passing through the same area.
- Moor or attach a vessel to a buoy (other than a mooring
buoy), beacon, light, or any other navigational aid placed
on public waters by proper authorities.
- Move, displace, tamper with, damage, or destroy any
navigational aid.
- Obstruct a pier, wharf, boat ramp, or access to any
facility.
Homeland Security Restrictions
Violators of the restrictions below can expect a quick and
severe response.
- Do not approach within 100 yards and slow to
minimum speed within 500 yards of any U.S. Naval
vessel. If you need to pass within 100 yards of a U.S.
Naval vessel for safe passage, you must contact the U.S.
Naval vessel or the U.S. Coast Guard escort vessel on
VHF-FM channel 16.
- Observe and avoid all security zones. Avoid commercial
port operation areas, especially those that involve
military, cruise-line, or petroleum facilities.
- Observe and avoid other restricted areas near dams,
power plants, etc.
- Do not stop or anchor beneath bridges
or in the channel.
Keep a sharp eye out for anything that looks peculiar or
out of the ordinary. Report all activities that seem suspicious
to the local authorities, the U.S. Coast Guard, or
the port or marina security.
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To
Report Suspicious Activities: Call the National Response Center
at 800-424-8802 or 877-24WATCH
