Recreational boaters have a role in keeping the waterways safe and secure. Violators of the restrictions can expect a quick and severe response. The operator should not approach within yards and slow to minimum speed within 500 yards of any of united states naval vessel. If the vessel need to pass within 100 yards of a united states naval vessel for safe passage, must contact the united states naval vessel or the united states coast guard escort vessel on VHF-FM channel 16. In addition,
• The operator must perceive and avoid all security areas.
• Avoid commercial port operation areas particularly those that include military cruise line or petroleum amenities.
• The operator must perceive and avoid other controlled areas near dams, power plants, etc.
• The operator of the vessel must not discontinue or anchor underneath bridges or in the channel.
The waves created behind a boat because of its movement in the water is called as "Wake". More the speed of the vessel, more severe is the wake.The speed at which the boat will be able to move and navigate but will not be creating wake is known as "Slow - No Wake" speed. As per Homeland Security restrictions, any vessel must slow down to "slow-no wake" within 500 yards of any US Naval Vessel.
