Recommended Shipping Routes to Reduce Ship Strikes to North Atlantic Right Whales

Overview
In November 2006, NOAA established a set of recommended vessel routes in four locations to reduce the likelihood of ship collisions in key right whale habitats.

Jacksonville, FL Map of Recommended Route

Route Maps

• Fernandina, FL [pdf]
• Jacksonville, FL [pdf]
• Brunswick, GA [pdf]
• Cape Cod Bay, MA [pdf]

Local Notice to Mariners

• Jacksonville & Fernandina Beach, FL, and Brunswick, GA [pdf]
  (LNM: 47-06)
• Cape Cod Bay, MA [pdf]
  (LNM: 46-06, p 14-17)

More Information

• Press Release [pdf]
• Port Access Route Study (PARS) [pdf] (U.S. Coast Guard)
• NOS Nautical Charts