65 entries | Generated 2026-07-16 08:06 | Source: LNM01282026.pdf
| Category | Item | Description |
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| Hazards To Navigation | Approaches To New York Nantucket Shoals To Five Fathom Bank – Block Island Sound And Gardiners Bay/General/Hazards To Navigation/Hazards | eneral/Hazards To Navigation/Hazards From: 2024-10-01 To: 2039-12- L 1 Location: 40.97581° N / 71.1889° W 4 L – |
| General | Approaches To New York Nantucket Shoals To Five Fathom Bank – Block Island/General/Hazards To Navigation/Shoaling Reported | Approaches To New York Nantucket Shoals To Five Fathom Bank – Block Island/General/Hazards To Navigation/Shoaling Reported | Hazards To Navigation | RI-BLOCK ISLAND-OLD HARBOR Shoaling has been reported in the entrance to Old Harbor, Block Island. Mariners are advised to proceed with caution while transiting the area. |
| Hazards To Navigation | Approaches To New York Nantucket Shoals To Five Fathom Bank – Little Narragansett Bay/General/Hazards To Navigation/Shoaling Reported | CT-STONINGTON-SANDY POINT-Update 5/29/2023 Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of the western tip of Sandy Point Island, Stonington, CT in vicinity of little Narragansett Bay Entrance Lighted Buoy 5 (LLNR 20210) and Buoy 7 (LLNR 20215). Stonington Police Department’s Marine Unit have observed significant narrowing of the channel, which may impact vessels transiting the area. Mariners should exercise extreme caution when navigating the channel. |
| Hazards To Navigation | Approaches To New York Nantucket Shoals To Five Fathom Bank – West Passage/General/Hazards To Navigation/Hazards | RI- NARRANGANSETT BAY – WEST PASSAGE – UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE-UPDATE 9/2/2022 Sixteen (16) unexploded ordnances have been located via survey in Narragansett Bay – West Passage in positions: (1.) 41-27-7.68N 071-24-35.64W; (2.) 41-27-25.74N 071-24-38.94W; (3.) 41-27-33.60N 071-24-38.34W (4.) 41-24-49.80N 071-22-58.14W (5.) 41-26-40.32N 071-24-42.54W (6.) 41-26-34.44N 071-24-8.22W; (7.) 41-26-00.18N 071-24-30.48W;(8.) 41-28-00.96N 071-24-28.68W; (9.) 41-24-43.74N 071-4.26.40W; (10.) 41-24-56.52N 071-21-59.64W; (11.) 41-24-52.62N 071-23-43.62W; (12.) 41-27-38.88N 071- 24-6.978W; (13.) 41-26-4.324N 071-24-30.591W; (14.) 41-27-36.236N 071-24-37.026N; (15.) 41-26-44.709N 071-24-38.97W; (16.) 41-24-45.927N 071-21-39.508W. Mariners are urged to avoid the ordnances and transit the area with caution. |
| Discrepancy | Block Island Old Harbor Channel Breakwater Light 3 | Aid status: reduced intensity (REDUCED INT); Light List number: 19720; Aid type: Federal aid (FD) |
| Hazards To Navigation | Block Island Sound And Gardiners Bay – Gardiners Bay South Entrance/General/Hazards To Navigation/Shoaling Reported | General/Hazards To Navigation/Shoaling Reported From: 2024-09-12 To: 2039-12-27 NY-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND AND GARDINERS BAY-GARDINERS BAY SOUTH ENRANCE-ACABONACK HARBOR Mariners are advised that dangerous shoaling conditions exist in Acabonack Harbor and vicinity which cause dangerous conditions when transiting the channel. Acabonack Harbor Buoys 1-4 (Private aids have been temporarily discontinued until the harbor is dredged. Mariners should exercise extreme caution when navigating the channel. |
| Bridges | Block Island Sound And Gardiners Bay – Long Island Sound Eastern Part/General/Bridges/Rehabilitation | General/Bridges/Rehabilitation From: 2025-04-16 To: 2026-12-01 Location: 41.176728° N / 73.176352° W Bridge Name: Stratford Ave Bridge CONNECTICUT – PEQUONNOCK RIVER – Bridge Rehab – From April 21, 2025 through November 30, 2026 contractors will be utilizing a under bridge work platform truck to access the Stratford Avenue Bridge across Pequonnock River at mile 0.1. This truck is required for rehabilitation of the bridge. The work platform will not be in the navigational channel. Questions may be directed to Superintendent Wesley Sousa Santos at (860) 622-8410. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area. |
| Discrepancy | Block Island Southeast Light | Aid status: sound signal inoperative (SS INOP); Light List number: 640; Aid type: Federal aid (FD) |
| Discrepancy | Block Island Wind Farm WTG-3 Fog Horn | Aid status: sound signal inoperative (SS INOP); Light List number: 654.5; Aid type: Private aid (PA) |
| Discrepancy | Bristol Harbor East Channel Buoy 9 | Aid status: off station / hazard to navigation (OFF STA/HAZ NAV); Light List number: 18194.2; Aid type: Private aid (PA) |
| Discrepancy | Bristol Harbor West Channel Buoy 3 | Aid status: off station (OFF STA); Light List number: 18196.2; Aid type: Private aid (PA) |
| Discrepancy | Bullock Point Light BP | Aid status: light extinguished (LT EXT); Light List number: 18345; Aid type: Federal aid (FD) |
| Marine Events | Buzzards Bay Main Channel – Regatta | RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY – SUNSET SERIES RACING – RACE/REGATTA Mariners are advised that the Sunset Series Racing is scheduled to be held in the vicinity of Apponagansett Harbor, South Dartmouth, MA. The event will take place on May 20, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Expect up to 35 sailing vessels, 8-62 ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (508) 843-4426. |
| Hazards To Navigation | Buzzards Bay Main Channel – Westport Harbor/General/Hazards To Navigation/Shoaling Reported | MA-MARTHA’S VINEYARD TO BLOCK ISLAND (Chart 13218)-WESTPORT HARBOR Shoaling exists in Westport Harbor in the vicinity of Westport Harbor Channel LB 14 (LLNR 17490) and Westport Harbor Channel Buoy 17 (LLNR 17505). There are other areas of shoaling throughout the Westport Harbor Channel reducing the available depth of water. Mariners are advised to use caution while navigating this area |
| Marine Events | East Passage – Regatta | RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY – RACE WEEK AT NEWPORT – RACE/REGATTA Mariners are advised that the Race Week at Newport is scheduled to be held in the vicinity of Narragansett Bay, Brenton Point, between Rose Island and Goat Island, Halfway Rock, Quonsett Point, and Hope Island. The event will take place from Thursday July 16 through Sunday July 19, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Expect up to 120 sailing vessels, 22-72 ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (312) 402-2105. |
| Marine Events | East Passage – Regatta | RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY– ILYC J24/J80 THURSDAY NIGHT SERIES – RACE/REGATTA Mariners are advised that the ILYC J24/J80 Thursday Night Series is scheduled to be held in the vicinity of Newport Bridge, Narragansett Bay, RI. The races will take place on Thursdays from May 14 through September 03, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Expect up to 10 sailing vessels, 16-24 ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (401) 486-5318. |
| Marine Events | East Passage – Regatta | RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY– ILYC SHIELDS CLASS WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERIES – RACE/REGATTA Mariners are advised that the 2026 ILYC Shields Class Wednesday Night Series is scheduled to be held in the vicinity of Newport Bridge, Narragansett Bay, RI. The event will take place on Wednesdays from May 13 through October 7, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Expect up to 50 vessels, 30 ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (401) 486-5318. |
| Marine Events | East Passage – Regatta | RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY– ILYC SHIELDS CLASS WEDNESDAY NIGHT SERIES – RACE/REGATTA Mariners are advised that the 2026 ILYC Shields Class Wednesday Night Series is scheduled to be held in the vicinity of Newport Bridge, Narragansett Bay, RI. The event will take place on Wednesdays from May 13 through October 7, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Expect up to 50 vessels, 30 ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (401) 486-5318. |
| Marine Events | East Passage – Regatta | RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY– WEDNESDAY NIGHT RACE SERIES – RACE/REGATTA Mariners are advised that the Wednesday Night Race Series is scheduled to be held in the vicinity of West Passage between Jamestown, RI and Quonset Point, RI. The event will take place every Wednesday from May 13 through August 26, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Expect up to 20 vessels, 15-50ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (401) 480-2600. |
| Marine Events | East Passage – Regatta | RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY – NEWPORT YACHT CLUB TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY EVENING REGATTA SPRING/SUMMER SERIES – RACE/REGATTA Mariners are advised that the Newport Yacht Club Tuesday/Wednesday Evening Regatta Spring/Summer Series is scheduled to be held in the vicinity of Narragansett Bay, between Goat Island, Rose Island, and Castle Hill, RI. The event will take place from May 20 through August 26, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Expect up to 50 vessels, 10-40 ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (401) 932-8195. |
| Marine Events | East Passage – Regatta | RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY– MITCHELL REGATTA SPRING EDITION – RACE/REGATTA Mariners are advised that the Mitchell Regatta Spring Edition is scheduled to be held from west of Goat Island and south of Rose Island, RI to New Harbor, Block Island, RI. The event will take place on Saturday May 23, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Expect up to 20 sailing vessels, 20-60 ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge on VHF channel 72 or by phone at (401) 529-5699. |
| Marine Events | East Passage – Regatta | RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY – M32 THURSDAY NIGHT SERIES – RACE/REGATTA Mariners are advised that the M32 Thursday Night Series is scheduled to be held in the vicinity of Rose Island, Narragansett Bay, RI. The event will take place from June 11 through September 3, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. each Thursday. Expect up to 10 sailing vessels, 32 ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (413) 364-0067. |
| Naval Activity | Eastern Approach – East Passage/General/Naval Activity/Naval Testing (Surface/Underwater) | General/Naval Activity/Naval Testing (Surface/Underwater) From: 2026-03-05 To: 2027-03-06 RI-NARRAGANSETT BAY – NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER WILL BE CONDUCTING TESTING USING SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE DEVICES NORTH AND EAST OF GOULD ISLAND IN THE NAVY TEST RANGE RESTRICTED AREA MARKED ON NOAA CHART 13223 NORTH OF THE NEWPORT BRIDGE. OPERATIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 0700-1700. MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO COOPERATE WITH PARTICIPATING VESSELS FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL. ANY CONCERNED TRAFFIC CAN CONTACT NAVY SUPPORT CRAFT ON VHF CHANNELS 13,16. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT 401-832-6140. |
| Marine Events | Eastern Approach – Regatta | RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY – JAMESTOWN YACHT CLUB SUMMER REGATTA – RACE/REGATTA Mariners are advised that the Jamestown Yacht Club Summer Regatta is scheduled to be held from NNE of Halfway Rock, to Brenton Reef, to SW of Beavertail Point, Narragansett Bay, RI. The event will take place from June 16 through August 25, 2026 from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on June 16, 23, and August 4, 11, 18, and 25, 2026. Expect up to 40 sailing vessels, 20-66 ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (401) 782-7271 or by Channel 72 VHF. |
| Hazards To Navigation | Greenwich Bay – Warwick Cove/General/Hazards To Navigation/Shoaling Reported | RI-NARRAGANSETT BAY (CHART 13221)-GREENWICH BAY-WARWICK COVE Shoaling has been observed within the federal navigation channel to a least depth of 3 FT MLW. Shoaling is encroaching from the west and has impacted the western part of the channel, reducing the authorized project width from 150 feet to approx. 90 feet between Warwick Cove Buoy 3 (LLNR 19360) and Warwick Cove Buoy 7 (LLNR 19375). |
| Marine Events | Little Narragansett Bay – Regatta | RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY – NEWPORT YACHT CLUB TUESDAY/WEDNESDAY EVENING REGATTA SPRING/SUMMER SERIES – RACE/REGATTA Mariners are advised that the Newport Yacht Club Tuesday/Wednesday Evening Regatta Spring/Summer Series is scheduled to be held in the vicinity of Narragansett Bay, between Goat Island, Rose Island, and Castle Hill, RI. The event will take place from May 20 through August 26, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Expect up to 50 vessels, 10-40 ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (401) 932-8195. |
| Discrepancy | Little Narragansett Bay Channel Buoy 16 | Aid status: off station / other disc aids in area (OFF STATION/OTHER DISC AIDS IN AREA); Light List number: 20245; Aid type: Federal aid (FD) |
| Discrepancy | Little Narragansett Bay Entrance Buoy 5A | Aid status: off station (OFF STATION); Light List number: 20211; Aid type: Federal aid (FD) |
| Hazards To Navigation | Mount Hope Bay – Kickamuit River/General/Hazards To Navigation/Shoaling Reported | General/Hazards To Navigation/Shoaling Reported From: 2024-09-12 To: 2039-11-07 RI-NARRAGANSETT BAT (CHART 13221)- MOUNT HOPE BAY-KICKAMUIT RIVER Shoaling has been reported in the Kickamuit River in the vicinity of Kickamuit River Buoy 2. Mariners are advised to proceed with caution while transiting the area. |
| Discrepancy | Mount Hope Bay Channel Lighted Buoy 15 | Aid status: light extinguished (LT EXT); Light List number: 18935; Aid type: Federal aid (FD) |
| Bridges | Newark Bay – Hackensack River/General/Bridges/Rehabilitation | General/Bridges/Rehabilitation From: 2024-09-25 To: 2028-01-20 Location: 40.82286667° N / 74.03445556° W Bridge Name: Westerly Hackensack River Bridge Replacement of Two Waterway Piers and Bridge Washing – Installation of temporary trestle at the New Jersey Turnpike Bridge across the Hackensack River at mile 11.8 will commence on July 1, 2024. Hours of operation are from 6 am to 4 pm. 6 Shugart sectional barges will be installed at piers 15 and 18 outside navigation channel. A barge will be operating in the navigation channel for bridge washing during month of January in 2026, 2027 and 2028 (tentative). Mariners requiring full horizontal clearance can contact Albert Parker via marine radio VHF-FM Ch 13/16 or 215-495-2140. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area. This project is to be completed by January 20, 2028. |
| Hazards To Navigation | Point Judith Harbor Of Refuge – Point Judith Pond/General/Hazards To Navigation/Shoaling Reported | General/Hazards To Navigation/Shoaling Reported From: 2024-09-12 To: 2039-10-11 RI-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND AND APPROACHES (CHART 13205)-POINT JUDITH POND Shoaling has been observed within the channel to a least depth of 4.0 feet MLW in approximate position 41 22’48″N, 071 33’55″W between Point Judith Pond Channel Buoy 2 (LLNR 19555) and Point Judith Pond Channel Buoy 4 (LLNR 19560). Shoal is encroaching from the East side of the channel and protruding west. Shoaling has also been identified in several other areas north of buoy 2, below charted depth, extending into the upper pond. Mariners without local knowledge are advised to transit with extreme caution, paying particular attention to tidal range. Mariners are urged to use caution while transiting the area. |
| Discrepancy | Point Judith Harbor of Refuge East Entrance Light 3 | Aid status: structure destroyed / temporary replacement lighted buoy (STRUCT DEST/TRLB); Light List number: 19490; Aid type: Federal aid (FD) |
| Discrepancy | Point Judith Harbor of Refuge West Entrance Light 2 | Aid status: structure destroyed / temporary replacement lighted buoy (STRUCT DEST/TRLB); Light List number: 19500; Aid type: Federal aid (FD) |
| Discrepancy | Point Judith Harbor of Refuge West Entrance Light 3 | Aid status: buoy damaged (BUOY DMGD); Light List number: 19505; Aid type: Federal aid (FD) |
| Discrepancy | Point Judith Harbor of Refuge West Entrance Light 3 | Aid status: light extinguished / off station (LT EXT/OFF STATION); Light List number: 19505; Aid type: Federal aid (FD) |
| Bridges | Providence River – Seekonk River/General/Bridges/Construction | RHODE ISLAND- WASHINGTON BRIDGE (RIDOT BRIDGE NO. 700) – SEEKONK RIVER- General Construction – Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will begin preliminary construction work for the new Washington Bridge. From May 18, 2026, to June 29, 2029, there will be ongoing bridge construction operations Monday-Friday from 7:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Construction equipment and barges will be positioned outside of the navigation channel. For the next three months, there will be no reduction to the bridge horizontal or vertical clearances and no closures to the navigation channel. Mariners are advised to exercise caution and reduce wake when transiting the area. Mariners with questions or concerns can contact the contractor via marine radio VHF-FM Ch 16 or call Andy Kerr, General Superintendent at (860) 912-7299. |
| Miscellaneous | Providence River Approach – Bristol Harbor/General/Miscellaneous | General/Miscellaneous From: 2025-11-14 To: 2026-12-31 Location: 41-39-45.216N/071-16-29.964W Jaia Robotics will be conducting autonomous underwater vehicle testing, in Narragansett Bay, Monday through Friday, between 8:00am to 7:00pm. The autonomous, underwater, vehicles are around 36 inches in length, and the vehicles come in red/yellow configurations. |
| Marine Events | Providence River Approach – Regatta | RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY– BRISTOL YC MILLARD SERIES – RACE/REGATTA Mariners are advised that the Bristol YC Millard Series is scheduled to be held in the vicinity of Bristol Harbor and Narragansett Bay. The races will take place on Wednesdays, May 20 through September 2, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. Expect up to 55 sailing vessels, 22-45 ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge on VHF Channel 71or by phone at (508) 245- 1192. |
| Marine Events | Providence River Approach – Regatta | RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY – BRISTOL 250TH ANNIVERSARY PERSUIT RACE – RACE/REGATTA Mariners are advised that the Bristol 250th Anniversary Persuit Race is scheduled to be held from Bristol Harbor to Ohio Ledge, to south of Hog Island, to Mt. Hope Bay, back to Bristol Harbor, Bristol, RI. The event will take place on Sunday June 28, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Expect up to 50 sailing vessels, 25-40 ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (401) 487-5310. |
| Marine Events | Providence River Approach – Regatta | RI – BRISTOL HARBOR – BRISTOL YACHT CLUB J-22 SERIES – RACE/REGATTA Mariners are advised that the Bristol Yacht Club J-22 Series is scheduled to be held in the vicinity of Bristol Harbor, Bristol, RI. The event will take place on Thursdays from June 4 through August 27, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to Sunset each day. Expect up to 10 sailing vessels, 22 ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (516) 287-0164 or by Channel 71 VHF. |
| Marine Events | Providence River Approach – Regatta | RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY – RIYC 2026 TUESDAY NIGHT SERIES – RACE/REGATTA Mariners are advised that the RIYC 2026 Tuesday Night Series is scheduled to be held in the vicinity of Narragansett Bay, RI. The event will take place from May 12 through September 8, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. every Tuesday. Expect up to 15 sailing vessels, 25-42ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (401) 474-4769. |
| Marine Events | Providence River Approach – Regatta | RI – PROVIDENCE RIVER – RIYC 2026 GASPEE REGATTA – RACE/REGATTA Mariners are advised that the RIYC 2026 Gaspee Regatta is scheduled to be held in multiple areas to include Providence River, Rhode Island Yacht Club, Rumstick Neck Reach, Rumstick Point. The event will take place on Sunday June 14, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Expect up to 15 sailing vessels, 25-42 ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (401) 474-4769. |
| Marine Events | Providence River Approach – Regatta | RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY– NTYC THURSDAY NIGHT RACES – RACE/REGATTA Mariners are advised that the NTYC Thursday Night Races are scheduled to be held in the vicinity of Narragansett Bay and lower Providence River, RI. The races will take place on Thursdays from Saturday May 14 through September 10, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Expect up to 20 sailing vessels, 19-34 ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge on VHF Channel 68 or by phone at (401) 480-8701. |
| Discrepancy | Providence River Approach Channel Lighted Buoy 13 | Aid status: missing (MISSING); Light List number: 18295; Aid type: Federal aid (FD) |
| Discrepancy | Providence River Channel Buoy 17 | Aid status: off station (OFF STATION); Light List number: 18320; Aid type: Federal aid (FD) |
| Discrepancy | Prudence Island Monitoring Lighted Buoy | Aid status: reduced intensity (REDUCED INT); Light List number: 18241; Aid type: Private aid (PA) |
| Discrepancy | Sakonnet River Buoy 8 | Aid status: off station (OFF STATION); Light List number: 17620; Aid type: Federal aid (FD) |
| General | Sector Southeastern New England, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) – Sector Southeastern New England, Territorial Sea/General/Hazards To Navigation/Hazards | Sector Southeastern New England, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) – Sector Southeastern New England, Territorial Sea/General/Hazards To Navigation/Hazards | Hazards To Navigation | General/Hazards To Navigation/Hazards From: 2026-07-06 To: 2026-07-23 Location: 41-15-06.012N/071-28-48.000W JASCO Applied Sciences will deploy two bottom-moored Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) buoy systems in Block Island Sound from July 14 to July 23, 2026, for equipment testing and ocean data collection. The buoys will autonomously record underwater acoustics and are positioned at approximately 41.25167° N, -71.48000° W (Station 1) and 41.28800° N, -71.49000° W (Station 2), located 4.5 and 6.7 nautical miles south of Point Judith. Each mooring consists of a surface buoy with a flashing yellow light and flag for visibility, a catenary cable, subsurface float, tetrahedral lander with hydrophones, and anchor with acoustic pop-up recovery. Deployment and recovery will be conducted by the F/V Mister G. The operation is temporary, lasting one week, and is intended to test new equipment and operational procedures. For further information, mariners may contact the project manager, Alex Gross, at (301) 565-3500 or [email protected] | Lat: 41° 15′ 06″ Lon: -071° 28′ 48″ |
| General | Sector Southeastern New England, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) – Sector Southeastern New England, Territorial Sea/General/Hazards To Navigation/Hazards | Sector Southeastern New England, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) – Sector Southeastern New England, Territorial Sea/General/Hazards To Navigation/Hazards | Hazards To Navigation | General/Hazards To Navigation/Hazards From: 2026-07-06 To: 2026-07-23 Location: 41-17-16.800N/071-29-24.000W JASCO Applied Sciences will deploy two bottom-moored Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) buoy systems in Block Island Sound from July 14 to July 23, 2026, for equipment testing and ocean data collection. The buoys will autonomously record underwater acoustics and are positioned at approximately 41.25167° N, -71.48000° W (Station 1) and 41.28800° N, -71.49000° W (Station 2), located 4.5 and 6.7 nautical miles south of Point Judith. Each mooring consists of a surface buoy with a flashing yellow light and flag for visibility, a catenary cable, subsurface float, tetrahedral lander with hydrophones, and anchor with acoustic pop-up recovery. Deployment and recovery will be conducted by the F/V Mister G. The operation is temporary, lasting one week, and is intended to test new equipment and operational procedures. For further information, mariners may contact the project manager, Alex Gross, at (301) 565-3500 or [email protected] | Lat: 41° 17′ 17″ Lon: -071° 29′ 24″ |
| LAA/RNA | Sector Southeastern New England, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)/General/LAA/RNA/COTP Restriction | General/LAA/RNA/COTP Restriction From: 2026-07-15 To: 2026-07-22 A 500-meter Safety Zone may be enforced around Ørsted Northeast Program operations from 8:00am, July 15, 2026, to 8:00am, July 22, 2026, Mariners are to avoid transiting within 500-meters of the following positions: On January 12, 2026, and February 2, 2026, respectively, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted Revolution Wind, LLC’s and Sunrise Wind LLC’s motions for preliminary injunction against the Orders issued by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) on Monday, December 22, 2025. These preliminary injunctions allow both projects to resume previously suspended activities on the Outer Continental Shelf, which Revolution Wind, LLC and Sunrise Wind LLC are undertaking with safety as their top priority. Revolution Wind Lease Area 486 Offshore Substations (OSS): AF08: 41-12-36.00N, 071-07-42.120W, AL11: 41-07-41.15N, 071-03- 32.6W. Sunrise Wind Lease Area 487 Offshore Converter Station (OCS): AU08: 40-59-36.262N, 071-07-16.954W. Sunrise Wind Lease Area 487 Wind Turbine Generator (WTG): AW02 : 40-57-26.778N, 071-15-7.555W, AV01: 40-58-25.715N, 071-16-28.742W, AV02: 40-58-26.963N, 071-15-9.616W Sunrise Wine Lease Area 487 Foundation Installation (FOU): AT02: 41-00-26.981N, 071-15-14.179W, AS04: 41-01-29.196N, 071-12-36.447W, AS05: 41-01-28.365N, 071-11-18.502W, AT05: 41-01-28.365N, 071-11-18.502W, AS06: 41-01-29.533N, 071-09-58.736W, AT06: 41-00-33.068N, 071-09-56.798W Block Island Wind Farm (BIWF) RAM XII is on site for maintenance into fall. Sunrise Wind (SRW) SCYLLA and supporting vessels are installing wind turbine generators (WTGs). Components are stored in New London, CT. Barge 455-8 and tugs SAM and OCEAN SKY transport one complete WTG per roundtrip. LEVIATHAN is stationed at AU08 for offshore converter station commissioning. SRW export cable installation is complete. The Sunrise Wind nearshore research buoy at 40 43 52.309 N, 72 50 57.538 W has been removed. The polypropylene anchor line and anchor remain temporarily in place and are marked with a 34” unlit neon fender. The line is suspended in the water column and could create a hazard to navigation. Please transit the area with caution. BOKALIFT 2 and supporting vessels are installing foundations. BOKALIFT 1 and supporting vessels are installing secondary steel. The SRW inter-array cable pre-lay grapnel run is complete. BOKA OCEAN is installing these cables. NDEAVOR is trenching behind BOKA OCEAN. There may be areas of exposed cable. Please contact Safety Vessels on scene before conducting bottom-contacting activities. |
| Marine Events | Sector Southeastern New England, Submerged Lands Act (SLA) – Fireworks | RI – SAKONETT RIVER – TOWN OF GOSNOLD FIREWORKS DISPLAY – FIREWORKS Mariners are advised that the Town of Tiverton Fireworks Display is scheduled to be held from a barge in the vicinity of Sakonett River and Grinnell Beach, Tiverton, RI. The event will take place on Saturday May 23, 2026 from 8:45 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Mariners are requested to maintain a minimum distance of 190 yards from the fireworks launching platform. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (603) 235-4656. (Rain Date: May 26) |
| Marine Events | Sector Southeastern New England, Submerged Lands Act (SLA) – Regatta | RI – WEST PASSAGE NARRAGANSETT BAY – WICKFORD CATBOATS – RACE/REGATTA Mariners are advised that the Wickford Catboats is scheduled to be held in the vicinity of West Passage Narragansett Bay, RI. The event will take place from June 9 through September 1, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. each Tuesday. Expect up to 24 sailing vessels, 18-22 ft in length. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (401) 474-6434. |
| Miscellaneous | Sector Southeastern New England, Submerged Lands Act (SLA) – Sakonnet River/General/Miscellaneous | General/Survey Operations From: 2026-02-03 To: 2027-01-01 VATN Systems will be conducting AUV testing in the Sakonnet River, from Island Park to Third Beach, from February 2, 2026, to December 31, 2026, between 8:00am to 5:00pm. Equipment on scene will be a support vessel, AUV with a boat in tow, monitoring VHF-FM CH 16. |
| Bridges | Sector Southeastern New England, Submerged Lands Act (SLA) – West Passage/General/Bridges/Inspection | General/Bridges/Inspection From: 2026-07-08 To: 2026-07-19 Location: 41-31-42.805N/071-24-15.257W Bridge Name: Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge From July 8, 2026 – July 17, 2026, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., a diving inspection of the Jamestown-Verrazzano Bridge over Narragansett Bay at mile 5.7 shall take place. Mariners requiring full horizontal clearance can contact the contractor via marine radio VHF-FM Ch. 13/16 or call 386-290-2289. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area. |
| Hazards To Navigation | Sector Southeastern New England, Submerged Lands Act (SLA) – West Passage/General/Hazards To Navigation/Hazards | General/Hazards To Navigation/Hazards From: 2026-05-04 To: 2026-10-31 Location: 41-28-15.024N/071-25-25.500W 41-28- 07.860N/071-25-25.500W 41-28-06.060N/071-25-34.932W 41-28-13.296N/071-25-35.400W 41-28-15.024N/071-25- 25.500W A load of concrete pilings were reported on the seafloor. It is unclear how the pilings are oriented at this time. All mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution and to avoid the area given the uncertain depth of the obstructions. |
| Hazards To Navigation | Sector Southeastern New England, Submerged Lands Act (SLA) – West Passage/General/Hazards To Navigation/Obstructions | General/Hazards To Navigation/Obstructions From: 2026-05-06 To: 2026-07-16 Location: 41-25-57.576N/071-24-59.580W A temporary yellow scientific research buoy (16 in diameter, 12.2 in height, ~7.45 kg) will be deployed. The buoy will be moored using a double catenary system with a 200 lb concrete anchor. High-flyer marker buoys with radar reflectors will be attached to enhance visibility. |
| Miscellaneous | Sector Southeastern New England, Submerged Lands Act (SLA) – West Passage/General/Miscellaneous | General/MISC From: 2026-06-16 To: 2026-06-19 Sunrise to sunset And further testing dates to be announced. Unmanned remote controlled vehicles will be conducting surface and aerial ground effect testing in the West Passage, Narragansett Bay, with speeds up to 50 knots. The unmanned vehicles will launch from the Port of Davisville. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution. “REGENT support boat Nautaplane will be standing by on Ch 13/16. |
| Bridges | Tiverton Channel – Mount Hope Bay/General/Bridges/Repairs, Painting, Or Fender Replacement | General/Bridges/Repairs, Painting, Or Fender Replacement From: 2026-05-18 To: 2027-02-01 Location: 41-42-33.510N/071-10- 13.650W Bridge Name: I 195 Bridge From May 18, 2026 – January 31, 2027, daily between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., fender repairs using barges will be conducted on the Braga (I-195) Bridge across the Taunton River, mile 0.4, between Fall River and Somerset, MA. While material barges are on site, the width of the channel will be reduced from 400 feet to approximately 335 feet. Mariners requiring additional information regarding this project can contact the contractor on-site via marine radio VHF-FM Ch. 13/16 or by calling 978-844-4768. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting this area. |
| Discrepancy | Warwick Cove Lighted Buoy 1 | Aid status: light extinguished (LT EXT); Light List number: 19350; Aid type: Federal aid (FD) |
| Discrepancy | Warwick Cove Lighted Buoy 5 | Aid status: light extinguished (LT EXT); Light List number: 19370; Aid type: Federal aid (FD) |
| Discrepancy | Watch Hill Channel Range Front Light | Aid status: missing (MISSING); Light List number: 30050; Aid type: Private aid (PA) |
| Discrepancy | Watch Hill Channel Range Rear Light | Aid status: missing (MISSING); Light List number: 30055; Aid type: Private aid (PA) |
| Marine Events | West Passage – Swim | RI – NARRAGANSETT BAY – WATERMAN ECO-CHALLENGE – SWIM Mariners are advised that the Waterman Eco-Challenge is scheduled to occur in the vicinity of Roger Wheeler State Beach, Narragansett Bay, RI. The event will take place on Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Expect up to 350 participants. Mariners are advised to transit the area with extreme caution. Mariners may contact the person in charge by phone at (305) 807-1804 or (401) 265-6918. |
| Discrepancy | Wickford Harbor Buoy 3 | Aid status: off station (OFF STATION); Light List number: 19143; Aid type: Federal aid (FD) |