Coast Guard issues navigation alert for Ludington Harbor, Mason County MI
Road Closure / Other Non-Crime EventCoast Guard issued a navigation alert for Ludington Harbor and Pier Marquette Lake due to increased vessel traffic causing hazardous conditions. Mariners must keep safe distances from large vessels, or face fines. Strong winds and high waves are expected on Lake Michigan's east side, creating dangerous conditions. Beach hazard warnings advise people to avoid water and piers and check for closures.
Audio|Source: Grand Traverse Bay Marine Radio
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Transcript:
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Security, 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, Coast Guard, Sector, Lake Michigan.
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248-25,
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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 megahertz, ITU, 1022.
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Coast Guard, Secretary, Lake, Michigan, standby, Channel 16 out.
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Security, 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, Central Lake Michigan.
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When broadcast notice, Mariners, 248 hyphen 25, concerning Ludington Harbor and Pier Marquette Lake, due to hazardous conditions 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.
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Lake as well as navigable waters of Lake Michigan within 1,000 yards of Ludington, Michigan Harbor entrance.
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For 33 CFR 165 decimal 9 or 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 in length.
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Transiting through the regulated navigation area.
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Under 46 USC 7036[1], violators may be fined up to $117,000 for each violation among other 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 withheld).
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Or via channel 16, VHF, HM.
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The Secretary of Michigan out.
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Security, All state, All state, All state, All state, All state, Stens 2000 Cross, District, Michigan, Disco, District, New Coast, Cross, District, Michigan, or a reservation regarding marine, weather, status.
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Listen to the channel Alpha 1-5-7-7-1 maker or ITU 10-22 out.
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Stations off the U.S.
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Coast Guard, Central Lake Michigan, U.S.
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Coast Guard, Central Lake Michigan.
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U.S. Coast Guard Central Lake Michigan.
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A.O. warnings now in effect until 1 p.m.
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Eastern Daylight time this afternoon.
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Highest gusts up to 40 knots from the southwest and highest waves around 13 feet expected.
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For near shore and open waters on the east.
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Of Lake Michigan.
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Strong winds will cause hazardous waves, which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce their ability.
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Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions, remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, or secure the vessel.
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Also, a beach hazard statement remains in effect through Saturday morning, with high wave action, strong currents.
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And dangerous conditions expected.
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Beaches may be heavily swamped by waves on the east side of Lake Michigan counties.
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Strong currents can pull people into deeper water, and high waves can sweep people off beaches.
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Remain out of the water to avoid high risk conditions and do not venture out on piers.
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Please check with local authorities for potential beach closures.
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This is U.S.
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Coast Guard, Secretary, Lake Michigan.
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46 USC 7036: Violators may be fined up to $117,000 per violation
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This was transcribed by AI and may contain errors. Please verify the information independently.
Location mentioned:
Pere Marquette Lake, Michigan 49431
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