USCGFinal Rule

Safety Zone; Savannah River, M/V CMA CGM MAGELLAN, Savannah, GA

TransportationEnvironment

Summary

The U.S. Coast Guard created a restricted safety zone around a large cargo ship called the CMA CGM MAGELLAN while it operates in the Savannah River in Georgia. This zone keeps other boats and people away from the ship to prevent accidents and collisions in the busy waterway.

Key Points

  • 1A safety zone has been established around the CMA CGM MAGELLAN cargo ship in the Savannah River near Savannah, Georgia
  • 2Other boats and vessels are restricted from entering this safety zone to reduce the risk of accidents
  • 3The Coast Guard enforces this rule to protect both the large cargo ship and smaller watercraft sharing the river
  • 4People operating boats in the Savannah River need to be aware of the restricted area and follow Coast Guard orders
  • 5This temporary safety measure applies specifically when the CMA CGM MAGELLAN is operating in this location

Key Dates

Published

January 12, 2026

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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