Coast Guard issues navigation rules for Ludington Harbor, Mason County MI
Other CrimesThe Coast Guard established a regulated navigation area in Ludington Harbor and Pier Marquette Lake due to increased vessel traffic congestion. Boaters must keep specific distances from large vessels. Violators may face fines up to $117,000 and other penalties.
Audio|Source: Grand Traverse Bay Marine Radio
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Transcript:
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All stations, all stations, all stations, all stations.
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This is Coast Guard, Sector, Lake Michigan, Coast Guard, Secretary, Lake Michigan, Coast Guard, Secretary, Lake Michigan.
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Our information regarding broadcast notice to mirror is 248-5-25,
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concerning Lake Michigan, Luddington Harbor, and Pieramarkite Lake.
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Shift and listen, Channel 2-2 Alpha, 157, decimal 1 megahertz, ITU, 1022.
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Coast Guard, Secur, Lake, Michigan, stand by Channel 16 out.
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All stations, all stations, all stations, this is Coast Guard, Second Lake Michigan, Coast Guard, Second Lake Michigan, Coast Guard, Central League, Michigan,
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Coast Guard, Central League, Michigan. When you broadcast notice, Mariners 248-25, 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, decimal 9 or 72 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 in length, transiting through.
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the regulated navigation area.
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Per 46 U.S.D.
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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, at 4 a.m.
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local time. For further details, contact Sector Lake Michigan at number of figures 414.
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747-1-182 or via channel 16 VHSHM.
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Secretary of Michigan out.
Police codes explained
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46 U.S.D. 7036: Violation of navigation rules subject to civil/criminal penalties
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Location mentioned:
Pere Marquette Lake, Michigan 49431
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