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Coast Guard, partner agencies to establish security zones near Palm Beach
The Coast Guard is establishing security zones Friday in the Intracoastal Waterway and offshore near Palm Beach. The security zones began at 6 a.m. Feb. 3, and will continue until 11:59 p.m. Feb. 6, to include certain waters of the Lake Worth Lagoon, Intracoastal Waterways and the Atlantic Ocean in the vicinity of Mar-a-Lago Club and the Southern Boulevard Bridge in Palm Beach. The security zone is necessary to protect the VIP and accompanying official party, the public, and the surrounding waterway from terrorist acts, sabotage or other subversive acts, accidents, or other causes of a similar nature. Entering, stopping, or anchoring in this security zone is prohibited unless authorized by the Captain of the Port Miami or a designated representative. The security zone will be broken into three zones. Palm Beach security zone restrictions:
Violation of a security zone may result in a civil penalty in excess of $88,000, a criminal penalty up to $10,000, and/or imprisonment up to 12 years. Attention Sailing Organizations & PR Agencies: |
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