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Received: 14 Aug 2026, 00:00Updated: 1 Nov 2026, 14:59
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SECTOR MOBILE, EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (EEZ) - SECTOR MOBILE, TERRITORIAL SEA
General / Autonomous Vessel Operations
Gulf of America - Autonomous Vessel Testing --- --- Autonomous surface vessels (ASVs), alongside escort vessels, will conduct daily tests in the Gulf of America, in the offshore waters near the approaches to the Gulfport Ship Channel, Dog Keys Pass and Horn Island Pass. The operating area will be bound by approximate positions: 30-12.00N 088-57.58W, 30-13.72N 088-52.15W, 30-13.72N 088-41.73W, 30-12.38N 088-35.12W, 30-01.82N 088-35.12W and 30-01.82N 088-47.75W. An escort vessel will remain within 500 meters of the autonomous vessels at all times. ASVs will operate in the area with the following schedule: • 16SEP2026 - 31OCT2026: M/V SEA ARCHER • Additional on-scene vessels may include the M/Vs GUNSLINGER and MARLIN MUJER, and R/Vs SEA INNOVATOR and KEN BARBOR. Mariners are requested to maintain a 1.5 nautical mile closest point of approach from the ASV SEA ARCHER and can contact one of the escort vessels for additional information during the operation. VHF-FM Channels: 13 and 16, POC: (619) 871-8825 and (703) 283-5695
Valid 2026-08-14 to 2026-10-31.
USCG Heartland (Gulf) District Local Notice to Mariners 43/2026