Blazing Ship Salvage: Coast Guard Seals Chesapeake Bay Area
Published Date: 8/26/2025
Rule
Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up a safety zone around the M/V W SAPPHIRE in Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore to keep people and boats safe during firefighting and salvage work. No one can enter this area without special permission, protecting first responders and the environment. This temporary rule affects boaters nearby and helps ensure everyone stays safe while the work gets done.
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500‑Yard Safety Zone near M/V W SAPPHIRE
If you boat in Chesapeake Bay near Baltimore, you may not enter within 500 yards of the M/V W SAPPHIRE at position 39°01.40' N, 76°22.1' W unless you have written authorization from the Captain of the Port Sector Maryland‑National Capital Region (COTP Sector MD‑NCR) or a designated representative. The temporary safety zone is in place to protect first responders, dive teams, vessels, and the marine environment during multi‑agency firefighting and salvage operations.
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