Coast Guard Sets Up 85 No-Go Zones for Wind Farm Shenanigans at Sea
Published Date: 6/16/2025
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The Coast Guard is setting up 85 temporary safety zones around the Sunrise Wind Farm construction sites off the coast of Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island. These zones keep people and boats safe by limiting who can enter during building times. If you’re boating nearby, watch for these zones—they’ll be active only during construction and help protect everyone and the environment.
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Temporary safety zones for Sunrise Wind
If you boat near the Sunrise Wind Farm construction area off Massachusetts, New York, or Rhode Island, the Coast Guard is establishing 85 temporary safety zones around individual construction sites in Federal waters (about 16 nautical miles south of Martha's Vineyard, MA). The zones will be active only during construction, and when enforced only attending vessels and vessels with authorization may enter or remain inside. The zones are intended to protect people, property, and the environment during construction.
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