Temporary navigation restrictions imposed on Ludington Harbor, Mason County MI
Road ClosureThe Coast Guard announced temporary navigation restrictions in Ludington Harbor and Pier Marquette Lake due to hazardous conditions caused by increased vessel traffic congestion.
Audio|Source: Straits Area Marine Radio
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Transcript:
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When 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 bow, 100 yards from the stern, and 35 yards from the port and starboard side of any 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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703 Violators may be fined up to $117 for each violation among the other civil and or criminal penalties.
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This took effect Friday, August (number withheld), 2025, at 4 a.m.
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local time.
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For further details, contact Specter Lake Michigan at (number withheld) or via Channel 16, VHS-HM.
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Secretary of Miss Canal.
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Location mentioned:
Pere Marquette Lake, Michigan 49431
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