This Safety Zone is just north of the AICW’s east-west path through Charleston Harbor.

Marine Safety Information Bulletin
U.S. Coast Guard MSIB Number: 01-25
Sector Charleston Date: January 16, 2025
Waterways Management Division
1050 Register Street
North Charleston, SC 29405
E-Mail: CharlestonWaterways@uscg.mil

SECURITY ZONE – Charleston Harbor

Charleston, SC

On Sunday, January 19, 2025, from 10 a.m. through 5 p.m., a security zone will be in effect for certain waters
of the Cooper River adjacent to the International African American Museum in Charleston, SC. The security
zone will encompass all waters within an area approximately 680 yards long and 500 yards wide. No vessels or
persons are permitted within the security zone unless authorized by official patrol. Official patrol may be
contacted via VHF radio channel 16. Mariners are encouraged to plan transits accordingly to avoid unnecessary
disruptions.

This MSIB can be viewed at https://homeport.uscg.mil/port-directory/charleston. For questions or concerns
regarding this MSIB, please contact the Sector Charleston 24-hour Command Center at (843) 740-7050.