Pittsburgh Safe Boating Council

09/14/2026

UPDATE: With PA Act 28 (Abandoned & Derelict Vessels Law) now in place the Sports & Exhibition Authority will be enforcing the 48 hour rule and removing vessels that meet the definition of "abandoned or derelict." The SEA is has notified or attempted to notify 16 vessel owners through a variety of means regarding boats that appear to be in violation of the North Shore docking rules and/or Pennsylvania's abandoned and derelict boat law.
As a result of those efforts, several vessels have either relocated or otherwise come into compliance. Nine (9) vessels currently remain delinquent and may be subject to further enforcement action, including removal.
The vessels that currently remain outstanding are:
PA-4689-CF
2000 Bayliner Capri 1850 CS
HIN BIYD25CSJ900

PA-9651-BP
1995 Carver 250 Express
HIN CDRD4021I495

PA-3702-DR
2001 Four Wings 328 Vista
HIN FWNCV013F001

PA-5339-AU
1985 Tracker Pontoon
HIN BUJ38130J485

PA-2437-DH
1987 Chris-Craft Catalina
HIN CCNEJ394B787

PA-2368-DN
1999 Maxum 3300 SCR
HIN MXGA74MVH900

PA-1796-CZ
1995 Gruman Pontoon
HIN OMCE9904B595

PA-8867-EF
2004 Rinker Boat Fiesta Vee 342
HIN RNK75134K304

PA-6660-BH
1993 Wellcraft 21 Eclipse
HIN WELA9044A393

If you are the owner of one of these vessels (or you know someone who is), you should move your boat to a legal marine facility or face paying up to $1000 fine (Act 28) plus cost of a marine salvor moving, storing and potentially destroying the vessel (all within the perview of the law)

09/14/2026

There's still plenty of time to enjoy the beauty of Pennsylvania from the water. It's easy to do from a water trail!

Whether you only paddle a few miles or a hundred miles, it's always important to wear a properly fitting life jacket when you're on the water.

Check out some of the commonwealth's water trails and what they have to offer at this link https://www.pa.gov/agencies/fishandboat/boating/where-to-boat/water-trails

09/14/2026

09/14/2026

Grab a drink and join Friends of the Riverfront for an informal, engaging conversation about the future of trail connections across Allegheny County!🍻

We'll be hosting a "Trail Talk" at East End Brewing Company's Pop Up Beer Garden on Thursday, September 17th from 4-6pm to talk about our current trail expansion efforts and discuss the partnerships it takes to turn complex site constraints into vibrant public spaces. Connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts, regional cyclists, and trail users while supporting an important trail-side business!

Location: East End Brewing Pop Up Beer Garden, 1836 Oxline St, Pittsburgh, PA 15233

Admission: Free! (Drinks and snacks available for purchase – EEBC offers alcoholic and non-alcoholic options)

Come raise a glass to connected communities and the trails that tie our region together. See you there!

09/14/2026

09/14/2026

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will hold several virtual committee meetings this month.
The Habitat Committee will meet on September 25, 2026 at 9 a.m.

The Law Enforcement Committee will meet on September 28, 2026 at 2 p.m.

The Fisheries Committee will meet on September 30, 2026 at 10 a.m.

To learn how to attend the meeting virtually and submit public comment visit this link https://www.pa.gov/agencies/fishandboat/newsroom/pfbc-announces-upcoming-committee-meetings-sep2026

09/14/2026

🌊 Want to barge in on us this fall? Shore Thing!

⏰ We have adjusted hours for the remainder of our 2026 season:

Tues-Thu: 3 PM – 9 PM
Fri: Noon – 9 PM
Sat: 10 AM – 9 PM
Sunday: Noon – 9 PM
Monday: Closed

Our crew will be ready to welcome you with board with delicious food and cold drinks from Brew Gentlemen, as well as:

🎨 Art Cart
📚 Books on the Barge
🎲 Board Games

Click the link in our comments for more information about Shore Thing, the schedule of free programs and more.

09/14/2026

09/14/2026

Coast Guard Ohio Valley Coast Guard Broadcast Notice to Mariners: for Thursday September 17th:

THE COAST GUARD CAPTAIN OF THE PORT PITTSBURGH HAS ESTABLISHED A SAFETY ZONE ON THE ALLEGHENY RIVER MILE MARKER 0 TO MILE MARKER 0.25, THE OHIO RIVER MILE MARKER 0 TO MILE MARKER 0.1, AND THE MONONGAHELA RIVER MILE MARKER 0 TO MILE MARKER 0.1, ON SEPTEMBER 17, 2026, FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH DRONE SHOW. THE SAFETY ZONE WILL BE IN EFFECT FROM 8:30 P.M. UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 11:00 P.M. VESSELS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO TRANSIT THIS AREA WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF THE U.S. COAST GUARD. MARINE SAFETY UNIT PITTSBURGH CAN BE REACHED AT (412) 670-4288. THE COAST GUARD CAN BE REACHED ON VHF-FM CHANNEL 16.

09/09/2026

Good Afternoon,

THE CAPTAIN OF THE PORT PITTSBURGH ADVISES ALL MARINERS TO USE CAUTION ON THE MONONGAHELA RIVER FROM MILE MARKER 63 TO MILE MARKER 65, NEAR EAST FREDRICKSON BOAT RAMP, ON SEPTEMBER 12th, 2026, FROM 0800 UNTIL 1700 FOR BOOM DEPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES. MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO PROCEED WITH CAUTION AND REDUCE SPEED WHEN TRANSITING THE AREA.


Very Respectfully,
MST1 Brett Lanzel
WWM Supervisor
USCG MSU Pittsburgh
Office: (206) 815-6624