otnmbrd wrote:
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Actually, I was wrong. The zone extends for 500 yards- the 100 yard
*forbidden zone* and an *additional* 400 yards steerage way only.

One cite:

http://www.sailingusa.info/anti-terrorism.htm


You may be wrong in another area. The "cite" specifies Naval vessels not
USCG


Funny; these two references only from that link only mentiono
"military" vessels, without specifying the branch of service:

Security Zone Around Military Vessels

A 500 yard security zone around military vessels is in effect. All
other vessels are prohibited from entering the inner 100 yard zone and
there is another 400 yard zone where traffic may only go as fast as to
make steerage. (A total of 500 yards or about 1/4 nautical mile.)
Boaters who fail to abide by these limitations may be charged with a
felony. See Military Vessel Warning Notice


(and)


DO NOT approach military, cruise line or commercial shipping. Keep your
distance. There is a 100-yard security zone around military, cruise
line and many commercial vessels.