SECTOR MOBILE, TERRITORIAL SEA - SECTOR MOBILE, SUBMERGED LAND ACT (SLA)
General / Naval Activity / Naval Testing (Surface / Underwater)
Gulf of America - U.S. Navy Operation --- --- The U.S. Navy will operate an unmanned surface vehicle (USV) towing underwater equipment in the Gulf of America, in the offshore waters of Panama City Beach, FL. The operating area will be bound by approximate positions: 30-07.98N 085-55.33W, 30-07.98N 085-50.71W, 30-03.94N 085-50.71W and 30-03.94N 085-55.32W. Two U.S. Naval support vessels will be on-scene during the USV operation. Mariners should maintain a wide berth from all U.S. Naval craft and are requested to avoid the area. VHF-FM Channel: 16
Valid 2025-09-03 to 2026-10-31.
USCG Heartland (Gulf) District Local Notice to Mariners 43/2026