The Coast Guard says there will be restrictions in place that will affect some water recreation during the Free Trade Area of the Americas conference.
The Coast Guard will have 50 boats on patrol during FTAA to prevent against "possible threats." The Coast Guard will also limit the use of personal watercraft. (Click here for map.)
All rigid hull inflatable boats and other types of personal watercraft, such as jet skis and including kayaks, will be prohibited from the area from Sat., Nov. 15 through Sat., Nov. 22.
The security zone (shown in yellow) includes the area around the Hotel Intercontinental and the America Airlines Arena.
The regulated navigation area (shown in gray) includes an area 150-feet around Dodge Island including the entrance to the Miami River, and as far north as Interstate 395.
Regulated Navigation Area Rules (Gray):
All personal watercraft and rigid hull inflatable boats are prohibited from entering the regulated navigation area
Vessels less than 100 feet entering and transiting through the regulated navigation area must proceed continuously and at a slow speed All vessels greater than 100 feet shall check in with the Coast Guard via VHF Channel 12 prior to entering or transiting the regulated navigation area
Even when cruise ships are not moored, the cruise ship terminal security zone is part of the regulated navigation area
All vessels are required to comply with orders from the Coast Guard Marine Operations Center, or the MOCs designated representatives, regulating the vessels speed, course, direction and movements within the regulated navigation area
Security Zone (Yellow):
No vessels are allowed
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