Coast Guard Launches Port Access Route Study in Narragansett Bay and Buzzards Bay Regions

Summary

The U.S. Coast Guard is conducting a Port Access Route Study (PARS) to assess the suitability of current vessel routing measures in the approaches to Narragansett Bay and Buzzards Bay, with the aim of reducing the risk of marine accidents and improving vessel traffic management efficiency. The study's findings may lead to future regulatory changes or international agreements.