Port Alert
New York / New Jersey
May 16, 2025
Notices
See below and attached received from USCG New York .
Re: FLEET WEEK May 21-28, 2025
Re: FLEET WEEK May 21-28, 2025
1. The Captain of the Port New York will be enforcing Naval Vessel Protection Zones for the
Fleet Week Parade of Ships on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The
parade of ships will enter NY Harbor with a gun salute at Fort Hamilton/Verrazano Bridge.
Vessels will then continue up the Hudson to the northernmost point at the George Washington
Bridge and return south to moor at their respective locations at Stapleton Homeport Pier and the
Manhattan Cruse Terminal.
General information and restrictions for the Hudson River and Upper Bay during the parade of
ships:
Commercial passenger vessels on established ferry routes may need to pass through the
parade of ships within the 500-yard Naval Vessel Protection Zone boundary. Commercial
passenger vessels that need to transit through the military warship section of the parade
must make passing arrangements with the Coast Guard and receive authorization to cross
via VHF Ch 16. Vessels must operate at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe
course while crossing the parade formation and take all direction that may be provided by
the Coast Guard or Naval Warship. All vessel traffic in the Hudson River and Upper Bay
shall transit to the west of the parade column and shall operate at the minimum speed
necessary to maintain safe course.
2. The following waterway restrictions and closures will be in effect during Fleet Week 2025.
No vessels are authorized within the restricted area around the Stapleton Homeport Pier
on Staten Island from midnight, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, through 8:00 p.m.
NAVAL VESSEL PROTECTION ZONE (NVPZ):
All naval vessels greater than 100 feet in length have a 500-yard Naval Vessel Protection Zone around
them. This zone is in effect AT ALL TIMES except when the naval vessel is moored in a restricted
area. When within this 500-yard zone, all vessels shall operate at the minimum safe speed necessary to
maintain course and shall proceed as directed by the Coast Guard or Navy. No vessel or person is
allowed within 100 yards of naval vessels without permission of the Captain of the Port. Other law
enforcement agencies will assist the Coast Guard in maintaining the NVPZ.
CGAN 2025-010 Page 2 of 4
Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
No vessels are authorized within the restricted area of the Manhattan Cruise Terminal on
the Hudson River between the southeast corner of Pier 86 and the northeast corner of Pier
92, from 8:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 2025, through 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 28,
2025, with the exception of scheduled cruise ship arrivals and departures.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Midnight Stapleton Anchorage 23B, and Gravesend Anchorage are closed to
commercial vessels.
7:00 a.m.
Last inbound tug/barge or deep draft vessel permitted to pass through
the Alpha buoy and enter the Ambrose Channel.
7:30 a.m.
Last outbound tug/barge or deep draft vessel permitted to pass through
The Narrows (Verrazano Bridge) & out the Ambrose Channel.
11:30 a.m.
Inbound traffic permitted in the Ambrose Channel.
1:30 p.m.
Upper Bay open for transits of tug/barge and deep draft vessels.
(Coordinate exact timing of transits with VTS New York.)
Stapleton Anchorage 23B (immediately adjacent to Homeport Pier)
will remain closed until May 28, 2025.
3. Please note that all times listed above are approximate. The potential exists for unanticipated
delays due to ship movement and/or implementation of additional vessel controls with little or no
warning within the Port of NY/NJ from Wednesday, May 21 through May 28, 2025. For the
most up to date information on current restrictions please contact VTS New York at (718) 354-
4088.
4. Entry into or movement within the restricted zones is prohibited unless authorized by the
Coast Guard Captain of the Port or a designated on-scene representative. Any person violating
this regulation is subject to a penalty of up to $117,608 and/or imprisonment for not more than 5
years.
5. Mariners are encouraged to continue close cooperation and coordination of necessary
safety/security efforts with your local/state law enforcement agencies. Report any suspicious
activity to the Coast Guard via marine radio or via our 24-hour watch at (844) NYC-USCG.
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CGAN 2025-010 Page 3 of 4
Stapleton USACE Restricted Area
Bound by:
40-38-02N, 074-04-24W; 40-38-02.5N, 074-04-09W;
40-37-53N, 074-04-07W; 40-37-50N, 074-03-50.2W;
40-37-37.5N, 074-03-46W; 40-37-24.5N, 074-04-18W.
NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Entry into, or movement within this zone is
prohibited without the authorization of the
Coast Guard Captain of the Port or the
designated on-scene representative.
Persons violating this regulation are
subject to a penalty of up to $117,608
and/or imprisonment for not more than 5
years.
Stapleton Homeport Pier
CGAN 2025-010 Page 4 of 4
Manhattan Cruise Terminal
Security Zone Boundary
At Piers 86 to 92.
40-46-09.0N 073-59-48.7W
40-46-14.0N 074-00-00.9W
40-45-56.7N 074-00-15.3W
40-45-49.6N 073-59-58.1W
NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Entry into, or movement within this zone, is prohibited
without the authorization of the Coast Guard Captain of
the Port or the designated on-scene representative.
Persons violating this regulation are subject to a penalty
of up to $117,608 and/or imprisonment for not more than
5 years.
