Drifting telephone pole hazard near Chelsea Piers

Heard on: Northern NJ and NY City Area Marine

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Coast Guard Marine Information Broadcast concerning a drift pole in the vicinity of Chelsea Pier.

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Listen Channel Two Two Alpha One Five Seven Decimal One Mega Hertz Out.

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Stations, all stations, all stations.

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This is United States Coast Guard Sector New York.

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This is United States Coast Guard Sector New York.

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This is United States Coast Guard Sector New York.

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Break. Coast Guard received a report of a partially submerged telephone pole,

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approximately 20 feet long and two to two and a half inches in diameter, possibly drifting northbound between Chelsea Pier and Stevens Institute of Technology.

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All mariners be advised and transit the area with caution.

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Break. This is United States Coast Guard Sector New York.

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Out.

7/30/2026 12:38 AM

Marine Hazard

Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011

Drifting telephone pole hazard near Chelsea Piers

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Not official report. AI-generated from public dispatch audio. Always verify with official sources.

As discussed during the dispatch call, united States Coast Guard personnel issued a marine information broadcast about a partially submerged telephone pole, about 20 feet long, possibly drifting northbound between Chelsea Piers and the Stevens Institute of Technology, and advised nearby boaters to navigate with caution.

Drifting telephone pole hazard near Chelsea Piers

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