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Coast Guard sets navigation rules in Ludington Harbor, Mason County MI

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Pere Marquette Lake, Michigan 49431

The Coast Guard announced navigation rules in Ludington Harbor and Pier Marquette Lake due to heavy vessel traffic. Vessels must keep specific distances from large ships to prevent accidents. Fines up to $117,000 may be imposed for violations. The rules took effect on August 29, 2025.

Audio|Source: Straits Area Marine Radio
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Transcript:
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Securitate, Securit, 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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(number withheld),
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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 Coast Coast Coastal Tech Lake Michigan.
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When broadcast notice, Mariners (number withheld), hyphen (number withheld), 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, just 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 9072 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 the area.
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Vessel greater than 100 feet and leaps transiting through the regulated navigation area.
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Per 46 U.S.B.[1]
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Violators may be signed 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 at 4 a.m.
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local time. For further details, contact Secretary Lake Michigan at number figures (number withheld) or via Channel 16 VHS Atrim.
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Secretary, Mr. Hinn out.
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[1]
46 U.S.B.: Maritime Law

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