Homeland Security Restrictions

If you are planning to operate your pleasure craft in U.S. waters, be sure you follow these restrictions.
- Do not approach within 100 yards and slow to minimum speed within 500 yards of any U.S. Naval vessel. If you need to pass within 100 yards of a U.S. Naval vessel for safe passage, you must contact the U.S. Naval vessel or the U.S. Coast Guard escort vessel on VHF-FM channel 16.
- Observe and avoid all security zones. Avoid commercial port operation areas, especially those that involve military, cruise-line, or petroleum facilities.
- Observe and avoid other restricted areas near dams, power plants, etc.
- Do not stop or anchor beneath bridges or in the channel.
If you see anything that looks peculiar or out of the ordinary, call the U.S. National Response Center’s 24-hour hotline at 1-800-424-8802 to report suspicious activities.
If you plan to travel in U.S. waters, check the “Crossing U.S. Borders” information on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security website.