Coast Guard proposes Hudson River anchoring ban
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The proposal would ban vessels from anchoring on the Hudson River between Yonkers and Kingston, New York, except in anchorage areas that already existed before January 1, 2021. Shipping companies, tug and barge operators, terminal users, and other maritime businesses using this stretch of the river would need to review routing and waiting practices. Comments are due by August 7, 2026, under docket USCG-2026-0042.
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Key Changes
- Prohibits vessel anchoring on the Hudson River between Yonkers and Kingston, New York
- Keeps an exception for anchorage areas established before January 1, 2021
- Sets proposed southern and northern boundary points for the restricted river reach
Obligations
What this law requires
Submit any comments or related material on the proposed Hudson River anchoring rule through Regulations.gov under docket USCG-2026-0042 by the stated comment deadline.
If finalized, do not anchor any vessel on the Hudson River reach between Yonkers, New York, and Kingston, New York, except in anchorage areas that existed before January 1, 2021.