The Coast Guard can now block ships from a moving 100-yard safety zone around salvage operations

The Coast Guard is establishing a temporary moving safety zone in Apra Harbor, Guam. This zone will extend 100 yards around salvage vessels during operations, prohibiting unauthorized entry.

This rule gives the Coast Guard immediate authority to clear an area around dangerous salvage operations. Before this, they would have to rely on general navigation rules or issue specific warnings, which could be slower. This means they can now prevent collisions or environmental damage more quickly when dealing with abandoned or derelict vessels.