Security & Defense

Safety Zone on Cheboygan and Black Rivers, MI

🇺🇸United States··Final Rule·Medium Impact·View source ↗

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🇬🇧 English

The U.S. Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone in parts of the Cheboygan River and Black River in Michigan to prevent accidents due to rising flood waters. During this period, no vessels or individuals are allowed in the zone unless given special permission by the authorities.

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Key Changes

  • Establishment of a temporary safety zone in specific areas of Cheboygan and Black Rivers
  • Prohibition of entry for vessels and individuals without authorization
  • Safety measures due to flood-related hazards

Obligations

What this law requires

critical

No vessels or persons are allowed to enter the safety zone without specific authorization from the Captain of the Port or their designated representative.

vessel operatorsindividuals
prohibition
critical

No vessels or individuals are allowed to enter the defined safety zone without special permission from the Captain of the Port or their designated representative.

vessel operatorsindividuals
prohibition
high

Operators wishing to enter the safety zone must contact the Captain of the Port or designated representative on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone.

vessel operators
operational
medium

To seek permission to enter the safety zone, contact the Captain of the Port or their representative via VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (906) 635-3237.

vessel operators
operational
high

Comply with all lawful orders or directions given by the Captain of the Port or the Captain of the Port's designated representative while in the safety zone.

vessel operatorsindividuals
prohibition

Affected Parties

Boat operatorsLocal residents

Tags

Coast Guard,Safety Zone,Flood Protection