Date: September 12, 2011
1. From September 19-27, 2011, the U.S. Coast Guard will be enforcing additional Security Zones on the East River near the United Nations Headquarters. The security zone includes all waters of the East River between East 35th Street and the Queensboro/59th Street Bridge.
East River Security Zone Restrictions
• Zone (1): This zone is always in effect. No Vessels within 175 yards of Manhattan between East 35th Street and the Queensboro/59th Street Bridge in the West Channel of the East River. 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: Sept 19-23 and Sept 26 & 27 (7:00 am-7:00 pm). No commercial or recreational traffic in the west channel of the East River between East 35th Street and the Queensboro/ 59th Street Bridge. NYC DEP sludge vessels will not be allowed to transit without 24-hour advance coordination with the Sector NY Enforcement Division.
• Zone (3): Full river closure: Sept 19, (5:20 pm-6:30 pm); Sept 20, (10:00-11:45); Sept 21, (9:25-2:45). No commercial or recreational traffic in the East River between East 35th Street and the Queensboro/59th Street Bridge except commercial passenger vessels on the east channel with USCG PATCOM approval.
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 at, (718) 361-9217 or via VHF-FM CH 13.
2. Planning for this event is ongoing and specific times of the various security zone closures may change. Every effort will be made to keep mariners informed of all changes. Contact VTSNY on VHF-FM channel 12 or at (718) 354-4088 for updates.
3. The CG Patrol Commander (PATCOM) will be monitoring VHF-FM channel 16. 4. Violations of this security zone are punishable by a $50,000 fine, 5 years imprisonment, or both.
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