BLOCK ISLAND SOUND AND APPROACHES
General / Miscellaneous
The United States Coast Guard will be conducting Search and Rescue Exercises in the waters of Block Island Sound approximately 4-10 nautical Miles North-Northeast of Montauk, NY. The exercise will take place daily from September 8th until September 30th, 2026, between the hours of 7:00am and 4:00pm. It will involve vessel assets. Multiple orange/rectangular 6-person life rafts, multiple Oscar rescue mannikins donning lifejackets, and several vessels will be anchored within the test area. Mariners are advised to keep a sharp lookout and stay clear of the test area and deployed objects. Mariners may contact the on-scene vessels via VHF channels 083 or 21A to coordinate transit. POC for this exercise: Mr. James Spilsbury, [email protected]. Sector Command Center 866-819-9128
USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 39/2026