Coast Guard wants input on safety zone for delivery, construction of new cranes

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Coast Guard is looking for input as the North Carolina State Port prepares for the delivery of two new cranes.

The Coast Guard is looking to create a temporary safety zone on the the Cape Fear River to control boat traffic while the post-panamax cranes are delivered and put together.

Vessels would not be allowed into the zone unless they were authorized by the captain of the port.

The Coast Guard is taking public input on the zone until February 12.