Safety Zone Established in Tampa’s Seddon Channel for May 2026 Event

The Coast Guard has published a final rule creating a temporary safety zone in Seddon Channel, near the Tampa Convention Center in Florida. The zone covers a specific stretch of navigable water defined by eight coordinate points. It will be in effect daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. between May 18 and May 22, 2026.

Why it matters: This is a routine maritime safety measure for a scheduled event. It does not change long-term navigation rules or create new regulations. Its only practical effect is to temporarily pause boat traffic in a small section of Tampa Bay so event organizers and safety personnel can operate without interference.

Who it affects

• Boat operators and mariners navigating Seddon Channel during the specified dates and hours

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This final rule was published by the U.S. Coast Guard in the Federal Register; you should verify the exact coordinates and contact information in the original document before making travel plans.

Agency: Homeland Security Department, Coast Guard
Source: Federal Register — read the official document