May 20, 2025
US Navy
NORFOLK, VA (Navy Region Mid-Atlantic) – Fleet Week New York (FWNY) has been held nearly every year since 1984 and this year’s theme is “Honoring the Past, Defending the Future: 250 Years of Sea Service Excellence.” It celebrates the rich history of the sea services, honoring service members from the past, present, and future who play a crucial role in supporting the fleet while carrying out our Navy and Marine Corps’ maritime strategy and strategic objectives. This year, FWNY begins Wednesday, May 21, with a ceremonial parade of ships passing by the Statue of Liberty, Fort Hamilton, and One World Trade Center, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. This year’s parade of ships will include vessels from the U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Canadian Navy and Fire Department New York.
Participating ships and units:
– Fireboat 343 – New York City Fire Department Ranger 4200 class fireboat based in New York
– DCV Gelberman – Drift collection vessel based in New York
– USS New York (LPD 21) – Amphibious assault ship stationed in Norfolk, Virginia
– USCGC Calhoun (WMSL-759) – Fast-response cutter stationed in Charleston, South Carolina
– USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) – Harpers Ferry-class dock landing ship stationed in Virginia Beach, Viriginia
– USCGC Sturgeon Bay (WTGB 109) – Bay-class cutter stationed in Bayonne, New Jersey
– HMCS Frédérick Rolette (AOPV 434) – Harry DeWolf-class offshore patrol vessel from Nova Scotia, Cabada
– USCGC Bonito (WPB 87341) – The Marine Protector-class patrol boat stationed in Bayonne, New Jersey
– USCGC Hawser (WYTL 65610) 65-foot small harbor tug stationed in Bayonne, New Jersey
– Five U.S. Naval Academy yard patrol crafts (YPs) from Annapolis, Maryland
Ships can be seen along the Hudson River from Battery Park to just south of the George Washington Bridge. Fort Hamilton is scheduled to conduct an 11-gun salute, called Salute to the Ships of Fleet Week, to the flagship, USS New York, as the ship passes by. Passing of the ships during the Parade of Ships will also be live streamed from a helicopter and shared to the Fleet Week New York Facebook page at Facebook: @FleetWeekNewYork.
FWNY will take place May 21 – 27 and will include general public ship tours, aviation demonstrations, military band performances, and interactive displays throughout the tri-state area. For up-to-date information on all FWNY events, visit the official FWNY website at https://cnrma.cnic.navy.mil/Operations-and- Management/Fleet-Week-New-York/.
Ship and pier locations include:
– Manhattan, Pier 88 South: (Ship public tours on Friday & Saturday, May 23-24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
• San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock, USS New York (LPD 21) from Norfolk, Virginia
– Manhattan, Pier 90 North: (Ship public tours on Friday & Saturday, May 23-24, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
• Legend-class cutter USCGC Calhoun (WMSL 759) from Charleston, South Carolina
• Harry DeWolf-class offshore patrol vessel HMCS Frédérick Rolette (AOPV 434) from Nova
Scotia, Canada
– Manhattan, Intrepid Museum, Pier 86: (Ship public tours on Thursday & Friday, May 22-23, from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
• Five 108-foot U.S. Naval Academy Yard Patrol Crafts from Annapolis, Maryland
• 65-foot small harbor tug USCGC Hawser (WYTL 65610) from Bayonne, New Jersey
– Homeport Pier, Staten Island: (Ship public tours will be May 22 – 26 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
• Whidbey Island-class dock landing ship USS Oak Hill (LSD 51) from Norfolk, Virginia
• Bay-class cutter USCGC Sturgeon Bay (WTGB 109) from Bayonne, New Jersey
Please note: Canadian Navy Harry DeWolf-class offshore patrol vessel HMCS Frédérick Rolette (AOPV 434) will not be available for tours.
Visitors should plan to wear comfortable clothing and shoes. All bags and/or camera cases will be searched prior to entering. Ships are considered an industrial environment and guests should avoid open-toed sandals, high heels, necklaces, or other items that can get caught, as well as bags that are too heavy to carry comfortably.
There is no age requirement to tour ships during FWNY, however, adult visitors over the age of 18 are required to show a valid state or federally issued ID. Additionally, tours may not be appropriate for young children or those with certain medical conditions. Strollers or baby carriages are permitted on the pier but are not allowed on the ships.
Ships are not handicap accessible, however, the pier facilities in Manhattan and Staten Island, including the exhibit area, are handicap accessible.
The following items are not permitted: electronic smoking devices; bottles, water bottles, cans or glass containers of any type; banners, posters or signs of any type; mace, pepper spray, or other defensive sprays or chemicals; knives, firearms, fireworks or any explosive; illegal drugs or paraphernalia; flammable liquids or aerosol spray cans; club weapons; and animals.
All electronic devices are subject to examination for functionality. Military services reserve the right to prohibit other items not listed above.
All ship tours are free and open to the public.
The event has been held nearly every year since 1984. This year’s theme is “Honoring the Past, Defending the Future: 250 Years of Sea Service Excellence,” which celebrates the rich history of the sea services, honoring service members from the past, present, and future who play a crucial role in supporting the fleet while carrying out our maritime strategy and strategic objectives.
Join the conversation on social media by using the hashtag, #FleetWeekNYC, and follow us on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Facebook: @FleetWeekNewYork | X and Instagram: @FleetWeekNYC
Media interested in covering the arrivals of ships on pier 88 should email fwnypao@gmail.com.
Media Contacts:
CDR Amber Lewis, USN
Fleet Week New York Media Operations 480-276-4126
ENS Melvin Fatimehin, USN
Fleet Week New York Assistant Media Operations 240-805-8796
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