USCGProposed Rule
Sabine Pass Safety Fairway Anchorages
TransportationEnergyEnvironment
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Summary
The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing new rules for where ships can anchor in the Sabine Pass area, which is a major shipping channel between Texas and Louisiana. These rules are designed to keep the busy waterway safe for ships, oil rigs, and other maritime traffic by designating specific anchorage zones.
Key Points
- 1The Coast Guard is creating designated anchorage areas at Sabine Pass to organize where large ships can safely drop anchor and wait
- 2This rule affects ship captains, tugboat operators, and companies that operate vessels in this heavily-trafficked Gulf of Mexico shipping channel
- 3The regulation aims to prevent ship collisions and protect oil and gas operations and other infrastructure in the area
- 4Ship operators and the maritime industry have until May 19, 2026 to submit comments about whether they support or oppose the proposed rule
- 5If approved, violating the anchorage rules could result in penalties for ship operators who anchor in unauthorized areas
Key Dates
Published
February 17, 2026
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