ATLANTIC OCEAN – FLORIDA – CAPE CANAVERAL: Rocket Launch and Safety Zone (33 CFR 165.T07-055)

Mariners operating in waters offshore Cape Canaveral, FL are advised that the pending launch of an experimental rocket may impact navigation interests. Due to the size and risk profile of this space launch system, the Coast Guard is establishing a Temporary Safety Zone effective March 7, 2023 through May 31, 2023 in the offshore waters of Cape Canaveral, FL. The safety zone will only be subject to enforcement from 8 hours prior to launch of the experimental rocket through 30 minutes after or until the Coast Guard Captain of the Port determines it is safe to resume vessel
transits. A detailed description of the Safety Zone (33 CFR 165.T07-055) can be found in 33 Code of Federal Regulations and online at eCFR using the following URL: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-33/chapter-I/subchapter-P/part-165 Specific launch schedule information is provided by Coast Guard Sector Jacksonville and accessible at the following URL; https://homeport.uscg.mil/port-directory/jacksonville
Detailed launch information is available on the day of launch using VHF Channel 16 or 81A. Launch Hazard Areas are viewable by visiting https://www.patrick.spaceforce.mil. Users should scroll to the section “Upcoming Launches” near the bottom of the page and select the link “Launch Hazard Area” to view hazard information and active zones in the Regulated Navigation Area. The following area is a safety zone: All waters of the Atlantic Ocean, from surface to unlimited, encompassed by a line connecting the following points beginning at
Point 1: 28-36-51.7N / 080-26-20W (28°36.8617N / 080°26.3333W, 28.614361 / -80.438889) to
Point 2: 28-45-14N / 079-58-51.2W (28°45.2333N / 079°58.8533W, 28.753889 / -79.980889) to
Point 3: 28-15-39.7N / 079-58-51.2W (28°15.6617N / 079°58.8533W, 28.261028 / -79.980889) to
Point 4: 28-23-32.1N / 080-23-46.5W (28°23.5350N / 080°23.7750W, 28.392250 / -80.396250) following the 12NM line back to point 1