USCGFinal Rule

Safety Zone; Patapsco River, Baltimore, MD

TransportationEnvironment

Summary

The U.S. Coast Guard has established a safety zone on the Patapsco River in Baltimore, Maryland to protect people and property in a specific area of the waterway. This means boats and other watercraft must follow special rules when entering or operating in this designated zone.

Key Points

  • 1A safety zone has been created on the Patapsco River in Baltimore to restrict unauthorized vessel traffic in a specific area
  • 2Boaters and vessel operators must comply with Coast Guard rules when in or near this safety zone
  • 3The regulation helps prevent accidents, collisions, and other hazards on the river
  • 4Violating the safety zone rules can result in fines or other penalties from the Coast Guard
  • 5Commercial and recreational boaters need to be aware of the zone boundaries and follow all posted warnings or directions from Coast Guard personnel

Key Dates

Published

December 11, 2025

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.

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