February 18, 2016
BOSTON – The Coast Guard is continuing to enforce a safety zone restricting traffic in the North Channel Thursday after the 55-foot tug boat Emily Anne sank east of Deer Island Tuesday morning.
The safety zone encompasses part of the North Channel and prohibits transit of deep draft vessels.
Vessel traffic will be restricted until channel surveys are complete and confirm the channel is clear of obstruction after divers discovered the Emily Anne may be broken apart.
The South Channel remains open and may be used by vessels that may safely navigate it.
If you have any questions please contact the Coast Guard Sector Boston Command Center at 617-223-5757.