Regulation & law · 28/04/2003Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

Security Zones; Escorted Vessel Transits in Portland, ME, Under Captain of the Port Zone

The U.S. Coast Guard is setting up temporary security zones in the Portland, Maine, area to protect vessels and their crews from potential sabotage or accidents, and to safeguard the ports and infrastructure. These zones require permission from the Captain of the Port to enter or move within them.