Fortunately, boaters in St. Andrews Bay are very accustomed to Naval exercises in their neighborhood and know the drill.

FL – GULF OF MEXICO – PANAMA CITY BEACH – U.S. Navy Operations
Commencing September 25, 2019 and continuing until November 25, 2019, the U.S. Navy will be conducting test operations in several areas south of Panama City, Florida, aboard primary vessels PSC-8, PSC-976 or from a suitable alternative platform. Primary test areas are in the vicinity of Panama City within 5 kilometers, centered around approximate positions 30-10-22.0N 085-45-26.0W (30°10.3667N / 085°45.4333W, 30.172778 / -85.757222) and Warning Area 151 within 50 kilometers centered around 30-10-22.0N 085-45-26.0W (30°10.3667N / 085°45.4333W, 30.172778 / -85.757222) . It is requested that all surface vessels remain at least 2 nautical miles from Test Vessels working in these areas as they are likely to be under restricted maneuverability towing conditions during test events. PSC-8, PSC-976 or from suitable alternative platform will be on station in these areas during test events scheduled at a frequency of approximately 5-days per week. All concerned traffic should contact the support vessel on VHF-FM Channel 16, heed all instruction given, and stay a minimum of 2 nautical miles from vessels on station in any of these operational areas. Additionally, it is requested that all trawler operations within 2 nautical miles of the OP AREA positions given be avoided at all times as U.S. Navy equipment has been deployed in these areas and will remain in these areas through the duration of the test event. Charts 11360 11389 LNM 38/19

FL – GULF OF MEXICO – PANAMA CITY – Naval Operation
Commencing September 30, 2019 and continuing until approximately October 4, 2019, the U.S. Navy will be conducting operations, involving a manned underwater vehicle and surface vessels in the vicinity of Davis Point in St. Andrew Bay. The surface craft supporting U.S. Navy operations will include the following: USNRV, FSF-1 and Project Support Craft (PSC) 7, 9 and 14. USNRV SEA FIGHTER, FSF-1 and PSC-14 operations will be at anchor in the vicinity of Davis Point in St. Andrew Bay. PSC-5 will be operating in the GOM south of Shell Island. Manned underwater vehicle will be operating between Davis Point and Tindall Air Force Base South Marina. It is requested that all surface vessels remain at least 100 yard closest point of approach from all U.S. Navy support craft and testing equipment. All U.S. Navy craft will be monitoring VHF-FM Channel 16. Charts 1115A 11360 11380 LNM 38/19