Regulated navigation area activated at Ludington Harbor, Mason County MI


The Coast Guard announced a regulated navigation area at Ludington Harbor and Pier Marquette Lake due to hazardous marine conditions and high vessel traffic. Operators must keep required distances from large vessels or face penalties.
Audio|Source: Straits Area Marine Radio
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Transcript:
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Securte, Securte, all stations, all stations, all stations, all stations.
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This is Coast Guard, Sector, Lake Michigan, Coast Guard, Sector, Lake Michigan, Coast Guard, Sector, Lake Michigan,
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248, hyphen, 25.
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Concerning, Lake Michigan, Ludington Harbor, and Pier Marquette Lake.
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Shift and listen, Channel 2-2 Alpha, 157, decimal 1,000 megarets, ITU, 1022.
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Coast Guard, Secretary, Lake, Michigan, stand by, Channel 16 out.
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All stations, all stations, all stations.
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This is Coast Guard, Technical Lake Michigan, Coast Coast Coast Coastal League Michigan.
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We’re in broadcast notice of Mariners 248-25 concerning Ludington Harbor and Pier Marquette Lake due to hazardous conditions resulting from increased vessel traffic congestion.
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The Coast Guard has activated the regulated navigation area covering all navigable waters of Ludington Harbor Ship Canal and Pier Marquette Lake as well as navigable waters of Lake Michigan within 1,000 yards of Ludington, Michigan Harbor entrance.
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Per 33 CFR 165.9 or 72[2] vessels and waterways users must maintain a distance of at least 440 yards from the bow, 100 yards from the stern, and 35 yards from the port and starboard side of any vessel greater than 100 feet and leaning transiting through the regulated navigation area.
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Per 46 U.S.D.
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7.036. Be signed up to $117 for each violation among the other civil and or criminal penalties.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
46 U.S.D. 7.036: Federal Navigation Rule Violation
[2]
33 CFR 165.9 or 72: Regulated Navigation Area - Vessel Distance Requirements
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Location mentioned:
Pere Marquette Lake, Michigan 49431
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