Regulacje i polityka gospodarcza · 26/09/1997

Regulated Navigation Area: Miami, FL

The Coast Guard is establishing a permanent regulated navigation area on portions of the Miami River, and Tamiami Canal. Over 300 freight vessels, ranging in size from 40 to 278 feet in length and 20 to 2600 gross tons routinely operate from the Miami River and the Tamiami Canal. The waterway channel is well under 150 feet wide at most points, and as vessels are often moored several abreast into the waterway this can result in little room in the channel for the safe navigation of other vessels transiting the waterway. This regulated navigation area is needed to provide for an unrestricted navigation channel by preventing the improper mooring of vessels on affected portions of the Miami River and the Tamiami Canal. By establishing this permanent regulation, the Coast Guard expects to improve navigational safety on the river, prevent marine casualties which can cause injury to persons, property and the environment, and ensure the river's continued ability to serve as a main artery for flood control.