# 2026-00834: Texas Ship Channels Locked Down for Mystery Cargo Week

2026-00834, Security Zone; Corpus Christi and La Quinta Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-01-16, effective 2026-01-16 (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-00834
- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-00834
- Title: Security Zone; Corpus Christi and La Quinta Ship Channel, Corpus Christi, TX
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 2085
- Published: 2026-01-16
- Effective: 2026-01-16
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA87
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

Texas Ship Channels Locked Down for Mystery Cargo Week

## Summary

From January 16 to 22, 2026, the Coast Guard is setting up a temporary security zone around two ships carrying sensitive cargo in the Corpus Christi and La Quinta Ship Channels. This means boats and people can’t enter the area unless the Coast Guard says it’s okay. The goal? Keep everyone and everything safe without causing delays or extra costs.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary security zone for navigable waters within a 500-yard radius of two vessels carrying cargo requiring an elevated level of security in the Corpus Christi and La Quinta Shipping Channels. The security zone is needed to protect the vessels, their cargo, and the surrounding waterway from terrorist acts, sabotage, or other subversive acts, accidents, or events of a similar nature. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector Corpus Christi.

## Effects PRIA read

- Temporary 500‑yard security zone: cost, low. From January 13, 2026 through January 22, 2026, the Coast Guard established a security zone covering all navigable waters within a 500‑yard radius around the M/V COBIA LNG and M/V ORION SUN while they are loaded and in the Corpus Christi or La Quinta Ship Channels. No vessel or person may enter thi…
- Must get Coast Guard permission to enter: cost, low. If you need to enter the security zone, you must get permission from the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. To seek permission, contact them on VHF‑FM channel 16 or by telephone at 1-800-874-2143; enforcement times and dates will be announced by Broadcast Notices to Mariners and Ma…

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## Sources
- [2026-00834 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/16/2026-00834/security-zone-corpus-christi-and-la-quinta-ship-channel-corpus-christi-tx)
- [2026-00834 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-16/pdf/2026-00834.pdf)

## Related
- [Previous: 2026-00832, Service of Process; Further Change](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-00832)
- [Next: 2026-00835, Tribal General Welfare Benefits; Correction](https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-00835)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-00834 (as of 2026-06-11).