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May 20, 2024

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NYC - CLOSURES FOR PARADE OF SHIPS - 22 MAY 2024
Severity: |   Moderate | Type: |   Other
Ambrose channel will be closed as follows:
•Inbound: 0500 (last inbound tug/barge or deep draft) until approx. 0930.
•Outbound: 0530 (last outbound tug/barge or deep draft) until approx. 1130.

Upper Bay/Hudson River:
The 500yd Naval Vessel Protection Zone (NVPZ) will be in place as the Parade of Ships transits the Upper Bay/Hudson River from approx. 0900-1130. All vessel traffic should keep to the west of the parade column.
Several ships will transit the Upper Bay after the parade has concluded until approx. 1300; the standard 500yd NVPZ will apply.

Ferries that need to pass through the parade should contact VTS on Channel 13/14 or via phone, VTS will arrange for passing directly with the Patrol Commander.

Contact VTS with questions: 718-354-4088

Disclaimer: For quality assurance purposes please note well that while the information contained in this website is regularly vetted for accuracy it is not intended to replace the local knowledge or expertise pertaining to port conditions of our marine operations personnel.

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