Safety alert issued for cable-laying near Ambrose Channel, Queens NY


A safety vessel broadcasted a warning about cable-laying work east of Ambrose Channel marker 18 and advised vessels to keep a safe distance to avoid entanglement.
Audio|Source: Northern NJ and NY City Area Marine
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Transcript:
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Security[1], security, this is the safety vessel, (name withheld), with an information broadcast concerning cable-laying work being performed east of Ambrose Channel number 18.
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All concerned traffic, please switch and listen to channel, VHF10.
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(name withheld), out.
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Yeah, that's right. George, you're out.
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That's a KV.
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All vessels are advised the cable-laying barge of K-100031 working east of Ambrose channel marker number 18.
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Vessels are requested to maintain one-half nautical mile CPA from the work barge to avoid entanglement with anchor moorings used to maneuver a vessel.
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Any concerned traffic can contact safety vessel, (name withheld), or (name withheld), standing by on VHF Channel 16 and 72.
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[1]
Security: Maritime safety announcement
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Location mentioned:
Ambrose Channel, Queens, NY
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