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The final rule restricting vessel speed was posted on October 10, 2008. Go to the following NOAA website for the Final Rule, supporting NMFS justification and additional information :
NOAA Right Whale Ship Strike Website
Vessels 65 ft and longer in length must slow to 10 kts about 20 nm offshore in to the COLREGS demarcation line. Savannah is in the Mid-Atlantic Area. Brunswick is in the South Atlantic area. Savannah rules will apply from November 1 to April 30. Brunswick rules will remain at November 15-April 15 when the new rules come into effect.
Click here for Whale South Reporting Requirements
Click here for NOAA Fisheries Service Compliance Guide
Click here for NMFS Vessel Speed Regulation Discussion
Click Here for Speed Deviation Documentation Requirement
Click Here for Southeast Region Data and Sightings
Click Here to send an EMAIL to the Right Whale Southeast Implementation Team |
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Savannah Speed Restrictions start November 1
Brunswick Speed Restrictions start November 15
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WhaleSouth reporting resumes on November 15, 2010 |
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Savannah Maritime Association |
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Savannah Maritime Community |
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Maritime Contact Information |
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Savannah Maritime Community Links |
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