DISTRICT 7, OCEANIC BOUNDARY TO EEZ - SECTOR CHARLESTON, EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (EEZ)
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Survey Operations
32-10.465N / 076-56.568W 32-06.031N / 076-50.709W 32-04.745N / 076-49.011W 32-00.820N / 076-43.830W 31-50.231N / 076-29.933W 31-50.005N / 076-29.637W 31-49.272N / 076-28.677W 31-45.728N / 076-25.029W 31-41.592N / 076-22.841W 31-36.393N / 076-21.739W 31-34.880N / 076-21.886W MOBILE VIKING will be conducting deep-water bathymetric route survey. Operations comprise hull-mounted multibeam bathymetry only. No geotechnical sampling, ROV, or AUV work. Survey operations are confined to water depths greater than 1,000 m. Operations are expected to begin on or about October 23, 2026, with an estimated completion date of November 15, 2026 Operations will be conducted 24/7; Vessel restricted in ability to maneuver while on survey lines. Request 2 NM CPA. MOBILE VIKING will be monitoring VHF-FM channels 13 and 16.
Valid 2026-10-29 to 2027-04-27.
USCG Southeast District Local Notice to Mariners 44/2026