# 2026-01070: Coast Guard Locks Down Houston Channel for Giant Crane Ship Transfer

2026-01070, Fixed and Moving Safety Zone; Vicinity of the M/V ZHEN HUA 24; Houston Ship Channel and Morgan's Point, TX, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-01-21, effective 2026-01-16 (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01070
- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-01070
- Title: Fixed and Moving Safety Zone; Vicinity of the M/V ZHEN HUA 24; Houston Ship Channel and Morgan's Point, TX
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 2490
- Published: 2026-01-21
- Effective: 2026-01-16
- Comments close: not stated
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1625-AA00
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

Coast Guard Locks Down Houston Channel for Giant Crane Ship Transfer

## Summary

From January 16 to 31, 2026, the Coast Guard is setting up safety zones around the ship M/V ZHEN HUA 24 in the Houston Ship Channel near Morgan's Point, TX. These zones keep people and boats at a safe distance during the transfer of giant gantry cranes to prevent accidents and protect the environment. Only authorized vessels can enter, so expect some waterway restrictions but no fees or fines if you follow the rules.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary moving safety zone and a fixed safety zone around the M/V ZHEN HUA 24 in the navigable waters of the Houston Ship Channel and its vicinity. The safety zones are needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards associated with the transfer of gantry cranes. Entry of vessels or persons into these zones is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston or a designated representative.

## Effects PRIA read

- Temporary 100- and 25-yard Safety Zones: cost, low. From January 16, 2026 until January 31, 2026 the Coast Guard is setting two safety zones around the M/V ZHEN HUA 24 in the Houston Ship Channel and at Barbours Cut Terminal, Morgan's Point, TX. A moving safety zone covers all waters within 100 yards of the vessel while it transits, and a fixed safe…
- Access Only With Captain of the Port Permission: cost, low. No vessel or person may enter these safety zones unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston (COTP) or a designated representative; to request permission, contact the COTP on VHF-FM channel 16 or by telephone at (866) 539-8114. The Coast Guard will notify the public of specific e…

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## Sources
- [2026-01070 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/01/21/2026-01070/fixed-and-moving-safety-zone-vicinity-of-the-mv-zhen-hua-24-houston-ship-channel-and-morgans-point)
- [2026-01070 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-01-21/pdf/2026-01070.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-01070 (as of 2026-06-11).