# 2026-03138: Coast Guard Cages Defiant Barge in San Juan Safety Bubble

2026-03138, Safety Zone; San Juan Harbor, San Juan, PR, is a Federal Register rule from Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard published 2026-02-18, effective 2026-02-18 (as of 2026-06-11).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-03138
- As of: 2026-06-11
- Plain-text twin of the page above; the HTML and this file carry the same facts.

## Facts
- Document number: 2026-03138
- Title: Safety Zone; San Juan Harbor, San Juan, PR
- Type: Rule
- Agencies: Homeland Security Department; Coast Guard
- Citation: 91 FR 7399
- Published: 2026-02-18
- Effective: 2026-02-18
- 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 Cages Defiant Barge in San Juan Safety Bubble

## Summary

The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone around the grounded Barge DEFIANT near San Juan Harbor to keep people, boats, and the environment safe. From February 18 to 23, 2026, no one can enter this 200-yard zone without special permission. This quick action helps prevent accidents and protects the area without causing any fees or long delays.

## Abstract

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone for navigable waters within 200 yards radius around the Barge DEFIANT grounded north of El Morro, east of the green buoy three, near the entrance of the San Juan Harbor. The safety zone is needed to protect personnel, vessels, and the marine environment from potential hazards created by the Barge DEFIANT grounding. Entry of vessels or persons into this zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port, Sector San Juan.

## Effects PRIA read

- 200‑Yard Safety Zone Established: benefit, low. A temporary safety zone covers all navigable waters within a 200‑yard radius of the grounded Barge DEFIANT at 18°28'19.1" N 66°07'30.5" W near the entrance to San Juan Harbor. From February 9, 2026 (enforcement) and effective without actual notice February 18 through February 23, 2026, no vessels o…
- How to Request Access: cost, low. If you need to enter the safety zone, you must get authorization from the Captain of the Port (COTP) or the COTP's designated representative. To request permission, contact the COTP by telephone at (787) 289-2041 or a designated representative via VHF-FM radio on channel 16, and you must follow any…

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## Sources
- [2026-03138 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/18/2026-03138/safety-zone-san-juan-harbor-san-juan-pr)
- [2026-03138 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-18/pdf/2026-03138.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-03138 (as of 2026-06-11).