USCGFinal Rule
Security Zone; Electric Boat Shipyard, Narragansett Bay, Quonset Point, North Kingstown, RI
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Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard has established a security zone around the Electric Boat shipyard in Rhode Island to protect this military submarine manufacturing facility from unauthorized access by water. This means boats and ships are restricted from entering certain areas of Narragansett Bay near the shipyard for national security reasons.
Key Points
- 1The Coast Guard is creating a restricted water area around Electric Boat's shipyard in Quonset Point, North Kingstown, Rhode Island
- 2Unauthorized boats, ships, and other vessels are prohibited from entering this security zone without permission
- 3The restriction exists to protect sensitive military submarine construction and to prevent potential security threats
- 4Violating the security zone rules can result in fines and other penalties from federal authorities
- 5Commercial and recreational boaters in Narragansett Bay need to be aware of and avoid this restricted area
Key Dates
Published
August 8, 2025
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