SHIPS entering US ports will have to slow to 10 knots to accommodate whale migration calving season in Mid-Atlantic Seasonal Management Areas from New York to Savannah between November 1 and May 1.
The Southeast US Seasonal Management Area that includes the ports of Brunswick, Fernandina and Jacksonville, will become effective on November 15 and run to April 15, reports GAC Hot Port News.
In addition to the speed restrictions, vessels of 300 gross tonnage or more, operating into the ports of Brunswick, Fernandina and Jacksonville must also comply with the Mandatory Ship Reporting System rules November 15 and will remain effective until April 15.
As of November 15 and running until April 15, mariners are strongly encouraged to use recommended two-way routes to reduce the likelihood of vessel strikes in those areas where routes have been established in the Southeast Seasonal Management Area off Brunswick, Fernandina and Jacksonville.
WORLD SHIPPING
25 October 2013 - 19:25
US Atlantic ships slow to 10 knots for November-May whale calving season
SHIPS entering US ports will have to slow to 10 knots to accommodate whale migration calving season in Mid-Atlantic Seasonal Management Areas from New York to Savannah between November 1 and May 1.
WORLD SHIPPING
25 October 2013 - 19:25
US Atlantic ships slow to 10 knots for November-May whale calving season
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