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SÉCURITÉReceived 20 Sept 2026, 00:00 UTCArchived 30 Sept 2026, 16:49 UTC
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MAIN CHANNEL - EAST RIVER MAIN CHANNEL
General / LAA / RNA / Security Zone
United Nations General Assembly 81: Security Zones 1. From September 20 – 26, 2026, the U.S. Coast Guard will enforce security zones on the East River near the United Nations Headquarters, and near the Wall Street Heliport. The East River security zones encompass all waters of the East River between East 36th Street and the Queensboro/59th Street Bridge and are portioned into three distinct zones (Zones 1- 3) as referenced in 33 CFR 165.164(a) (4,5, and 6). The Wall Street Heliport security zone encompasses a section of all navigable waters just south of Wall Street, Manhattan. More detailed descriptions and visual depictions are provided on pages 2 and 3 of this Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB). 2. Enforcement times for security zones described in this MSIB may change. USCG Sector New York and Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) New York will broadcast exact closure periods daily to keep mariners informed. 3. Coast Guard Sector New York will monitor VHF-FM channel 16. If unable to reach the U.S. Coast Guard on VHF-FM channel 16, contact VTS New York on VHF-FM channel 12 or at (718) 354-4088 for updates. 4. Violation of a security zone can result in civil penalties up to $117,608 per violation and/or other enforcement actions as per 46 U.S.C. 70036(a). 5. Roosevelt Island Bridge Openings: Vessels that require opening of the Roosevelt Island Bridge must contact the bridge tender at least 15 minutes in advance by phone (646) 899-0441, from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm or via VHF-FM CH 13. UNGA East River Security Zone Restrictions/Closures Zone 1: Manhattan Shoreline: Always in effect. Beginning 6:00 am on September 20th no vessels are allowed to transit within approximately 180 yards of Manhattan Shoreline at East 36th St to 125 yards from Manhattan Shoreline at the Queensboro/59th St Bridge. Commercial vessels must check in with VTS New York (VTSNY) on VHF-FM CH 12 prior to entering the West Channel. Zone 2: West Channel Closure: No commercial or recreational traffic in the west channel of the East River between East 36th Street and the Queensboro/59th Street Bridge. Please note commercial vessels must check in with VTS New York (VTSNY) on VHF-FM CH 12 prior to entering the West Channel. NYC DEP sludge vessels and NYC Department of Sanitation barges will not be allowed to transit without 24-hour advance coordination with the Sector New York Enforcement Division at (505)523-662. Zone 3: Full River Closure: No vessel traffic will be allowed in the East River between East 36th Street and the Queensboro/59th Street Bridge. No vessel transits will be permitted within the security zone while it is in effect without the U.S. Coast Guard’s approval.
Valid 2026-09-20 to 2026-09-27.
USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 38/2026
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