Coast Guard enforces navigation rules near Ludington harbor, Mason County MI
Other Non-Crime EventThe Coast Guard established a regulated navigation zone near Ludington Harbor due to heavy vessel traffic. Vessels must keep specified distances from large ships or face fines up to $117,000. The rule took effect August 29, 2025.
Audio|Source: Grand Traverse Bay Marine Radio
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Transcript:
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When broadcast notice, Mariners, 248, hyphen 25, concerning Luddington 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...
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navigable waters of Lake Michigan within 1,000 yards of Ludington, Michigan harbor entrance.
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333 CFR 165[2], decimal matter 7, 2 vessels and waterways.
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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 leaped.
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through the regulated navigation area per 46 U.S.D-7036[1], 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 29, 2025, at 4 a.m.
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local time. For further details, contact Sector Lake Michigan at number of figures 414.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
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46 U.S.D-7036: Federal law regulating navigation area violations
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333 CFR 165: Code of Federal Regulations for navigation and vessel control
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Location mentioned:
Pere Marquette Lake, Michigan 49431
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