USCGFinal Rule

Security Zone; Coast Guard Base San Juan, San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico

TransportationOther

Summary

The Coast Guard is establishing a restricted security zone around the Coast Guard Base in San Juan, Puerto Rico to protect the facility and ensure maritime safety. This means certain areas of the harbor will have limited or controlled access for boats and vessels, with specific rules that boaters and harbor users must follow.

Key Points

  • 1A security zone has been created around Coast Guard Base San Juan in San Juan Harbor, Puerto Rico
  • 2Unauthorized vessels and boats are restricted from entering this protected area without permission
  • 3The Coast Guard can inspect boats and ask for identification to enforce these restrictions
  • 4Violations of the security zone rules can result in fines and legal penalties
  • 5Commercial and recreational boaters using San Juan Harbor need to be aware of these boundaries and follow Coast Guard directions

Impact Assessment

If you are a boater or vessel operator in San Juan Harbor, this means you must follow new access restrictions and routing requirements around the Coast Guard Base to maintain maritime safety and security.

Impact Level
Moderate
Geographic Scope

State-specific

Compliance Cost

Minimal

Who is Affected
Transportation CompaniesConsumers

Key Dates

Published

December 4, 2025

Regulatory Connections

Amends CFR Sections
33 CFR Part 133 CFR Part 165
Other Documents in This Rulemaking (USCG-2025-0366)

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.