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Navigation rules activated due to vessel congestion in harbor, Mason County MI

Other Non-Crime Event

Reported: 09/10/2025 04:06 AM (PDT)

Pere Marquette Lake, Michigan 49431

The Coast Guard established navigation rules in Ludington Harbor and Pier Marquette Lake due to increased vessel traffic. Boats must keep specified distances from large vessels to prevent hazards. Violations can lead to fines up to $117,000 and other penalties. The rules took effect on August 29, 2025, at 4 a.m.

Audio|Source: Grand Traverse Bay Marine Radio

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Transcript:

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Securite, Securate, 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, Secretary, Lake Michigan, Coast Guard, Secretary, Lake Michigan, (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.

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All stations. This is Coast Care, Tech Lake Michigan.

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Coast Guard, Second League, Michigan.

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Coast Guard, Second League, Michigan.

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When broadcast notice of 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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Title 33 CFR 165, 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 transiting through the regulated navigation area.

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Title 46 U.S.C.

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7.036.36.

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Penalties apply, including fines up to $117,000 for each violation and other civil or criminal penalties.

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This took effect Friday, August 29th, 2025, at 4 a.m.

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local time.

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For further details, contact Sector Lake Michigan at (number withheld) or via Channel 16, VHF-HM.

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Thank you.

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Pere Marquette Lake, Michigan 49431

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