December 31, 2020 — The following was released by NOAA Fisheries:
In Effect through January 14
NOAA Fisheries announces a new Slow Zone (voluntary vessel speed restriction zone) south of Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.
On December 30, 2020, Protected Species Observers aboard wind farm survey vessel Ventus noted the presence of right whales 21nm South of Martha’s Vineyard.
Mariners, please go around this area or go slow (10 knots or less) inside this area where right whales have been detected.
The South of Martha’s Vinyeard Slow Zone is in effect through January 14 for waters bounded by:
41 25 N
40 44 N
069 59 W
070 55 W
See the coordinates for all the slow zones currently in effect.