Coast Guard restricts vessel distances in Ludington Harbor, Mason County MI
Road ClosureThe Coast Guard has set rules requiring vessels to keep specific distances from large ships in Ludington Harbor and Pier Marquette Lake due to heavy boat traffic. Violating these rules can lead to fines up to $117,000.
Audio|Source: Straits Area Marine Radio
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We're in broadcast notice, Mariners, 248-25, concerning Ludington Harbor and Pier Marquette Lake, due to hazardous conditions resulting from increased vessel traffic congestion, 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 decimal matter 72 vessels and waterways users must maintain a distance of at least 440 yards from the down 100 yards from the stern and 35 yards from the port and starboard side of any of vessel greater than 100 feet and length transiting through the regulated navigation area.
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Per 46 U.S.B.
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7036, violators may be fined up to $117,000 for each violation among the other civil and or criminal penalties.
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This took effect Friday, August 29th, 2025.
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at 4 a.m. local time.
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For further details, contact Sector Lake Michigan at number withheld or via Channel 16, VHF, HMS.
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Location mentioned:
Pere Marquette Lake, Michigan 49431
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