The Coast Guard just banned boats from a section of Narragansett Bay

The US Coast Guard is creating a new security zone around the Electric Boat shipyard in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. This means no one can enter this specific water area without permission from the Coast Guard.

This is a small, specific change, but it reflects a broader trend of tightening security around critical infrastructure, especially facilities involved in defense. The Electric Boat shipyard builds submarines for the US Navy. Restricting access to the surrounding waters makes it harder for unauthorized vessels to approach the facility, protecting ongoing operations and sensitive materials.