Coast Guard Safety Zone for Missile Test Off Guam
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The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a temporary safety zone in waters near Ritidian Point, Guam, for a live-fire missile exercise called Operation Vigilant Sentry 26. The restricted area covers all navigable waters within the designated flight path, extending from the surface to the ocean floor.
Why it matters: This is a routine maritime safety measure tied to a scheduled military test. While it restricts access to a specific area of water, the impact on general navigation is limited by the short duration and precise location of the zone. It ensures that civilian boats do not enter waters where missile intercept tests are taking place.
Who it affects
- Vessel operators in the vicinity of Ritidian Point, Guam
This rule was published by the Department of Homeland Security, Coast Guard; check the original Federal Register document for exact boundary coordinates and enforcement details.
Agency: Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard
Source: Federal Register — read the official document