Coast Guard redraws San Juan Bay anchorage to save cruise ships from chaos
Published Date: 8/26/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
The Coast Guard wants to change the anchorage area called Anchorage D in San Juan Bay, Puerto Rico, because its current boundaries overlap with busy shipping lanes, making it unsafe. This change will help keep big ships, like cruise liners, and other vessels safe while protecting the environment. If you have thoughts, send them in by September 25, 2026—no fees or costs involved, just safer waters ahead!
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Anchorage D Boundary Shifted East
The Coast Guard proposes to move the western boundary of Anchorage D in Bahía de San Juan eastward so it no longer overlaps the federally maintained deep-draft San Antonio Channel. Anchorage D would be defined by five coordinates (starting at 18°27'37.94" N, 066°05'33.44" W and returning to that point via 18°27'31.53" N, 066°05'34.14" W; 18°27'30.52" N, 066°05'25.53" W; and 18°27'36.30" N, 066°05'25.21" W).
No-Wake Speed Required in Anchorage D
The Coast Guard proposes that vessels transiting Anchorage D must operate at no-wake speed to reduce wakes that can surge anchored vessels, strain moorings, create hazards for small craft, and reduce risk to endangered species such as the West Indian Manatee.
Agency Certifies Small Entities Won't be Significantly Harmed
The Coast Guard certifies under 5 U.S.C. 605(b) that this proposed rule would not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities (small businesses, small nonprofits, or small governmental jurisdictions).
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