The Secretary of Transportation has authorized the U.S. Coast Guard to take actions necessary to control anchorage and movement of any vessel in the navigable waters of the United States. All vessels entering U.S. ports are subject to increased scrutiny from this heightened security. Incomplete information is available regarding the status of ports in the United States following Tuesdays terrorist attacks. The omission of a port from the below list merely means we have no specific information regarding that port - it does not mean that security measures are not in place. Mariners should check with the local U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) well in advance of arrival or departure to determine current conditions and restrictions, which may change without notice. Vessels may not enter a security, safety, or protection zone without USCG permission.

NAVAL VESSEL PROTECTION ZONE-U.S. WATERS. The U.S. Coast Guard has established a Protection Zone http://www.uscg.mil/d5/news/2001/signedreg.htm around all U.S. naval vessels in the Atlantic Area (which includes the U.S. waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean Sea, and the Great Lakes, in addition to the Atlantic seaboard) and the Pacific Area (which includes the waters of California, Oregon, Washington, Alaska, Hawaii, and all U.S. territories and possessions in the Pacific Ocean). Non-military vessels are not allowed to enter within 100 yards of a U.S. naval vessel, whether underway or moored, unless authorized by an official patrol. The patrol may be either USCG or USN. A U.S. naval vessel is any vessel owned, operated, chartered, or leased by the U.S. Navy and any vessel under the operational control of the U.S. Navy or a Unified Commander. These protection zones will remain in effect through June 15, 2002 and is subject to change without prior notice. [A copy of the regulation establishing the Pacific Area Protection Zone is not yet available.]

PORTLAND, ME - USCG will screen all arriving commercial vessels. Security measures will be imposed on an as needed basis.

BOSTON - All commercial vessels of greater than 300 tons must notify the COTP as soon as possible and at least 24 hours prior to arrival.

PROVIDENCE - All deep draft vessels of greater than 300 gross tons must notify the COTP prior to arrival at any port or anchorage between Manomet Point, MA and Watch Hill, RI, or transit through the Cape Cod Canal. While in port, vessels should expedite cargo transfer and get underway as soon as reasonably possible. Passenger vessels must fully implement their security plans. Vessels carrying hazardous cargoes will be treated as high risk and must undergo a safety assessment prior to entry.

NEW LONDON - Open during daylight hours on a restricted basis. Vessel movements will be at the discretion of the COTP.

LONG ISLAND SOUND - Security zone established. Foreign flag vessels may enter Long Island Sound only with specific COTP authorization. No restrictions on U.S.-flag vessel arrivals. All marine facility and/or vessel owners, operators and agents should increase and maintain robust security measures.

NEW YORK/NEW JERSEY - Reopened, but with restrictions. The port is closed to high capacity passenger vessels and to recreational vessels. The ban on recreational vessels extends south from the George Washington and Triboro Bridges to the Verrazano Narrows Bridge and the Outer Bridge Crossing. Other areas prohibited to recreational boating traffic include the Arthur Kill north of Ferry Point in Perth Amboy, the Kill van Kull west of Constable Hook, and Newark Bay south of Droyers Point. Large commercial vessels are restricted to transiting into the port through Ambrose or Sandy Hook Channels. They must also successfully meet specific safety precautions. Each vessel must: satisfactorily complete a USCG safety inspection; have a certified harbor pilot and an armed Coast Guard boarding party on board; be under escort of two authorized escort tugs; and confirm that the ships berth is ready to receive the ship. Anchoring in the port area may only be done with USCG approval, which will generally be given only for lightening. The area around southern Manhattan Island may not be entered without specific USCG approval. This security zone extends from the northern end of Governors Island to the Holland Tunnel ventilators on the Hudson River and the Manhattan Bridge on the East River. Delays should be expected. Additional information, including closure maps, may be accessed at World Trade Center Incident http://www.incidentnews.gov/incidents/incident_8.htm.

PHILADELPHIA - Commercial vessels transiting Delaware Bay or the C&D Canal or arranging for a pilot must obtain permission from USCG. All vessels of greater than 1600 tons inbound to Philadelphia must provide the Coast Guard with an advance notice of arrival.

BALTIMORE - Security zone established for Baltimore Inner Harbor.

WASHINGTON, DC - Security zone established upstream from Woodrow Wilson Bridge. Vessels may enter the security zone between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. local time, subject to Coast Guard inspection. Vessels may not enter the security zone between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. without specific approval from the Coast Guard.

HAMPTON ROADS/NORFOLK - Security zone established. Vessels may be boarded by USCG.

WILMINGTON - Security measures will be imposed on an as needed basis.

CHARLESTON - Security zone established around USCG base. Additional security measures will be imposed on an as needed basis.

SAVANNAH RIVER - The Coast Guard is boarding all high capacity passenger vessels and other vessels with certain hazardous cargoes transiting the Savannah River.

KINGS BAY - Security zone established.

JACKSONVILLE/MAYPORT - Security zone established. Armed Coast Guard escorts are required on all high capacity passenger vessels, tank vessels, and other commercial vessels.

PORT CANAVERAL - Security zone established. Armed Coast Guard escorts are required on all high capacity passenger vessels, tank vessels, and other commercial vessels.

PALM BEACH - Security zone established for port and surrounding waters. Moving security zones established around cruise ships and tank ships.

PORT EVERGLADES - Security zone established for port and surrounding waters. Moving security zones established around cruise ships and tank ships. Armed Coast Guard escorts are required on all high capacity passenger vessels and tank vessels.

MIAMI - Security zone established for port and surrounding waters. Moving security zones established around cruise ships and tank ships. Armed Coast Guard escorts are required on all high capacity passenger vessels and tank vessels.

KEY WEST - Security zone established for port and surrounding waters. Moving security zones established around cruise ships and tank ships.

TAMPA - USCG will screen all arriving commercial vessels. Security measures will be imposed on an as needed basis.

NEW ORLEANS - Safety zone from sea buoy at Southwest Pass and South Pass at mouth of Mississippi River to mile marker 233 Above Head of Passes (AHP). Oceangoing vessels must provide, with their notice of arrival, a crew list and a list of cargoes carried. Crew list must contain name, nationality, and position on vessel. Movements within the zone must be preceded by notification to USCG. Vessels carrying oil, chemicals, or hazardous materials as cargo must provide continuous roving patrols while moored. The Coast Guard has issued a Special Notice http://www.uscg.mil/d8/mso/nola/departments/portops/bulletin.htm, which includes various Report Forms, further explaining the applicable port security requirements.

LOOP - The following information must be provided before a tanker will be allowed to discharge at LOOP: list of all persons onboard and any persons who will be joining or departing the ship at LOOP and their respective nationalities; name of agent; agent interest (owner/cargo agent); agent address; agent contact information. LOOP is alos to be notified of any changes to the above information.

HOUSTON-GALVESTON - Safety zone established for the ports of Houston, Galveston, Freeport, Texas City, and the surrounding navigable waters of the United States. Within the safety zone, all vessels over 1600 tons, including those participating in AMVER, must report their last three ports of call and a crew roster indicating nationality, position, and embarkation date for each crewmember. These notices must be provided at least 24 hours prior to arrival, departure, or movement within the port area and should be provided 72 hours in advance in order to minimize delays. The USCG will establish moving safety zones around ships carrying liquefied hazardous gases (LHG) and provide escorts. LHG vessels are restricted to daylight movements. Once moored, LHG vessels must provide continuous roving patrols. Facilities at which LHG vessels are moored must provide continuous manned waterfront security. Chemical and oil tankers must provide continuous roving topside patrols while moored. Facilities at which chemical and oil tankers are moored must provide continuous manned waterfront security. Chemical ships must provide a cargo stowage plan with their advance notice of arrival. Waterfront facilities that conduct transfer operations must provide the Coast Guard with a one-time notification that they have, at a minimum, reviewed and updated their access lists, established positive access controls, established a security program, and restricted vehicles from parking within 100 yards of moored vessels.

ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY/GREAT LAKES - Vessels of other than U.S. or Canadian registry will be inspected at Montreal by a joint Canadian/U.S. boarding team prior to transit through the Snell and Eisenhower Locks. Similar clearance is needed to pass through the St. Mary's Locks and under the Mackinac Bridge. USCG will screen all arriving commercial vessels. Security measures will be imposed on an as needed basis.

SAN DIEGO - USCG will examine all vessels, commercial and recreational, prior to entry.

LOS ANGELES/LONG BEACH - USCG will board all deep-draft vessels entering the port. USCG will escort all outbound vessels. For small passenger vessels, all ticketing offices and landings are required to check passengers picture identification prior to ticket issuance and boarding. In addition, all baggage must be physically examined prior to being placed on board the small passenger vessel.

SAN FRANCISCO BAY - Security zone established from San Francisco Bay entrance seaward to 12 nm. The Coast Guard is inspecting deep-draft vessels prior to entry. The latest information, including a listing of vessels in the queue to be boarded, may be accessed at the MSO San Francisco http://www.uscg.mil/d11/msosf Web site.

PORTLAND, OR - USCG will screen all arriving commercial vessels. Security measures will be imposed on an as needed basis.

PUGET SOUND - USCG will screen all arriving commercial vessels. Security measures will be imposed on an as needed basis.

HONOLULU - USCG will screen all arriving commercial vessels. Security measures will be imposed on an as needed basis.

PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND - Security zone established. Vessels not engaged in the movement and support of tank vessels at the Alyeska Marine Terminal are required to make non-stop transits between Valdez Narrows and the City of Valdez port facilities. Vessels are required to transit north of 61-06.8N when east of 146-32.0W. Vessels may not anchor, lay to, or loiter in this zone without COTP permission.

OTHER ALASKA PORTS - Security measures will be imposed on an as needed basis. As noted above, this listing is based on the most current information available, but is subject to change without notice.