Shipping Safety Fairways Along the Atlantic Coast

McAllister Towing and Transportation Company, Inc., a marine services provider, supports the Coast Guard's objective of creating shipping safety fairways to improve navigation safety and preserve port access. They advocate for routing measures that maintain sufficient sea room for tug and towing operations, coordinate with offshore wind development, and provide clear, usable information for mariners.

The American Waterways Operators, representing the tugboat, towboat, and barge industry, supports the proposed shipping safety fairways but urges the Coast Guard to expand three specific fairways along the New Jersey coast. They argue that the current proposed widths are insufficient due to shoals and offshore wind leases, which create dangerous bottlenecks for large vessels.

The American Clean Power Association, Oceantic Network, and RENEW Northeast are submitting comments on behalf of the offshore wind industry. They oppose the proposed shipping safety fairways because they unnecessarily reduce offshore wind lease areas, impact energy security, and create economic losses for the New England region.

The Towboat Harbor Carriers’ Association of N.Y./N.J. supports the Coast Guard's proposal to create shipping safety fairways along the Atlantic Coast. They argue that the fairways will enhance navigation safety, preserve port access, and provide a clear framework for offshore wind development.