Honolulu Gets a 500-Yard No-Go Zone for Traveling Cranes
Published Date: 10/21/2026
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Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone around the T/V DENISE FOSS and its tow near Honolulu from October 21 to 24, 2026. This zone keeps people and boats safe while two big ship-to-shore cranes are being moved. Boats can’t enter the 500-yard area unless the Coast Guard says it’s okay, so plan ahead if you’re in the area!
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500‑Yard No‑Entry Safety Zone
You may not enter any navigable waters within a 500‑yard radius of the T/V DENISE FOSS (O.N. 1254223) and its tow FOSS 3612 (O.N. 1255436) in Mamala Bay on approach to Honolulu Harbor from 6 a.m. on October 19, 2026 through 8 a.m. on October 24, 2026 unless the Captain of the Port authorizes entry.
Permission Required via VHF or Phone
If you need to enter the safety zone during the enforcement period, you must obtain authorization from the Captain of the Port or the COTP's designated representative by contacting them on VHF‑FM channel 16 or by telephone at (800) 552‑6458.
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