Coast Guard testing nation’s first “virtual” aids to navigation in San Francisco Bay
SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard is now testing 25 electronic aids to navigation (eATON) to augment existing physical aids and mark unique and potentially hazardous navigation features in the San Francisco Bay Area. Commonly referred to as “virtual” buoys, the eATON are being transmitted through the Coast Guard’s Nationwide Automatic Identification System (NAIS) for display on ships’ electronic...
Coast Guard sets safety zone for America’s Cup races in San Francisco Bay
SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard will establish a safety zone in San Francisco Bay for the Louis Vuitton Cup and the America’s Cup Finals from July 7 to Sept. 21.
The safety zone extends from Crissy Field to Pier 23 and will be in effect from approximately 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. each race day.
The interior of the regulated area will contain a race area marked by stake boats that will fly large red...
Coast Guard announces publication of a proposed special local regulation for the 34th America’s Cup
SAN FRANCISCO — The Coast Guard announced a proposed special local regulation publication in the Federal Register for the 34th America’s Cup and related races that are scheduled to take place in San Francisco Bay between August and September 2012 and between July and September 2013.
The proposed regulation would temporarily reroute vessel traffic between the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island...
Shoreline Fishing Activity Suspended in Response to Dubai Star Oil Spill
Alameda, Calif. – In response to Friday’s San Francisco Bay oil spill, the California Department of Fish and Game, upon recommendation of the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA), has suspended fishing and shellfish harvesting in the areas affected by the oil. The suspension will remain in effect at least until state health officials have determined that fishing can...
Cleanup Operations Continue in Dubai Star Oil Spill
Alameda, Calif. – Cleanup operations continue in the San Francisco Bay this afternoon, after an undetermined amount of fuel oil spilled into the water while the tanker vessel Dubai Star was refueling.
Fuel Spill in San Francisco Bay
SAN FRANCISCO — At 6:48 a.m. today, the U.S. Coast Guard received a report from the tanker Dubai Star that it suffered a rupture in one of its fuel lines and released an unknown amount of fuel into San Francisco Bay.
