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Marine Safety Information Bulletin 02-2026 regarding LA Fleet Week is posted on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard. We welcome the U.S. Navy and all Services participating in Fleet Week to Los Angeles.
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Posted on behalf of USCG: INN - OOCL SUNFLOWER Safety Zone
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Posted on on behalf of NOAA: Please be advised that NOAA is extending the voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction (VSR) request for the Southern California VSR zone through January 15, 2026 due to the continued presence of endangered whales.
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The below attached are sent on behalf of the Harbor Safety Committee (HSC) National Steering Team (NST), U.S. Coast Guard, and host HSC (Puget Sound Harbor Safety Committee).
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Posted on behalf of USCG Sector LA-LB: MSIB 10-25 POLB Temp Safety Zone Reduction
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MSIB 09-25, Posted on behalf of USCG Sector LA-LB: Please note the attached MSIB detailing the extension of the existing 500-yard safety zone in the vicinity of Pier G232 through October 3, 2025.
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USCG Sect LA-LB MSIB 07-25: Temp Safety Zones in POLB due to presence of unsecured shipping containers in harbor Effective 9AM 9/9/25-9AM 9/14/25 & encompass all navigable waters w/in 500-yd radius POLB Berth G232 & w/in 500-yd radius of all 1st-responder vessels involved in ops
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Per USCG: CG will establish Safety Zone in the Main Channel of Los Angeles Harbor for the “2025 Cars & Stripes Forever Fireworks display” on JUNE 27th, 2025, from 8:30PM to 10:00PM in position 33.744450, -118.274184 – from a barge. See location photo below.
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Posted on behalf of USCG Sector LA-LB: Marine Safety Information Bulletin RE: Joint Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection exercise with the Coast Guard, Department of Defense, and Local Partners on Wednesday 4 June between 11AM and 11PM. POC is the CG Sector LA/LB Command Center.
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Sent on behalf of the U.S. Coast Guard: MSIB LA Fleet Week Naval Vessel Protection Zone & Marine Events
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Per NOAA: ~100 ESA-listed humpback whales around Santa Barbara Channel shipping lanes. Pls communicate to your vessels keep careful watch, exercise caution, & maintain reduced speeds in these areas. NOAA voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction (VSR) requests 5/1-12/31. see Chart & Map.
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Reminder that we always welcome and appreciate any whale sightings data your crew may be willing to record and share along their U.S. west coast transits. Sightings data can be shared through the free WhaleAlert app, or by completing and emailing the attached whale sightings form
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On behalf of NOAA: Announcing the 2025 NOAA voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction (VSR) requests effective 5/1-12/31/2025 to reduce the risk of ship strikes on endangered whales, reduce ocean noise, and protect public health along the California coast.
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On behalf of CDR, 11th Coast Guard District, sends the attached Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB). Space recovery operations are scheduled to occur in various locations off the coast of Southern California beginning in April 2025.
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Specific information to follow via Broadcast Notice to Mariners (BNM); questions and concerns can be directed to the contact information in the MSIB, or to Sector Los Angeles-Long Beach Waterways Management Division.
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On behalf of USCG LA/LB: USCG is establishing a Special Local Regulation (SLR) from 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily March 14, 2025 through March 16, 2025 in support of the Sail Grand Prix marine event. See attached for details.
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On behalf of USCG LA/LB, Waterways Management: Input request via Virtual public meeting, focus on Heavy Weather & Disaster Risk Management for POLA, POLB, & harbors throughout entire Sector LA-LB Area of Operation: 12AUG2024 1000am PST MS TEAMS: see below for Meeting ID&Passcode
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Posted on behalf of USCG LA/LB, Waterways Management: MSIB 003-24 FIREWORKS Fourth of July 2024
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