Eastern U.S. Rivers: Notice to Mariners LNM 16-22

By Aimee Andres | April 24, 2022

NOTICE TO MARINERS
Eastern U.S. Rivers

LNM 16-22

SECTION IV - CHART CORRECTIONS

SECTION V - ADVANCE NOTICES
This section contains advance notice of approved projects, changes to aids to navigation, or upcoming temporary changes such as dredging, etc. Mariners are advised to use caution while transiting these areas.

****NJ – INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY – CHANGES IN AID TYPE****

In May 2022 the Coast Guard will change the following aids to navigation marking the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (NJICW). This action is being taken due to the age and extensive deterioration of the steel piles, the necessity to prevent future hazards to navigation and the inaccessibility to the aids by Coast Guard assets. These aid stations will be considered for rebuilding in the future if and when funds and operations permit.

Change Cape May Harbor Light 8 (LLNR 36745) to Cape May Harbor Lighted Buoy 8 (LLNR 36745) Flashing Red 6 second, Red Nun with yellow triangle ICW mark.

Change NJICW Daybeacon 91 (LLNR 35355) to NJICW Buoy 91 (LLNR 35355) Green Can with yellow square ICW mark. Removed when endangered by Ice.

Change NJICW Light 92 (LLNR 35360) to NJICW Lighted Buoy 92 (35360) Flashing Red 4 second, Red Nun with yellow triangle ICW mark. Removed when endangered by Ice Change NJICW Daybeacon 131 (LLNR 35540) to NJICW Buoy 131 (LLNR 35540) Green Can with yellow square ICW mark. Removed when endangered by Ice.

Change NJICW Daybeacon 131A (LLNR 35540.1) to NJICW Buoy 131A (LLNR 35540.1) Green Can with yellow square ICW mark. Removed when endangered by Ice.

Change NJICW Daybeacon 168 (LLNR 35680) to NJICW Buoy 168 (35680) Red Nun with yellow triangle ICW mark. Removed when endangered by Ice

Change NJICW Light 179 (LLNR 35800) to NJICW Lighted Buoy 179 (LLNR 35800) Flashing Quick Green Light, Green Can with yellow square ICW mark. Removed when endangered by Ice.

Change NJICW Light 182 (LLNR 35745) to NJICW Lighted Buoy 182 (LLNR 35745) Flashing Quick Red, Red Nun with yellow triangle ICW mark. Removed when endangered by Ice.

Change NJICW Daybeacon 222 (LLNR 35870) to NJICW Buoy 222 (35870) Red Nun with yellow triangle ICW mark. Removed when endangered by Ice

Change NJICW Daybeacon 348 (LLNR 35300) to NJICW Buoy 348 (35300) Red Nun with yellow triangle ICW mark. Removed when endangered by Ice.

SECTION VI - PROPOSED CHANGES
Periodically, the Coast Guard evaluates its system of aids to navigation to determine whether the conditions for which the aids to navigation were established have changed. When changes occur, the feasibility of improving, relocating, replacing, or discontinuing aids are considered. This section contains notice(s) of non-approved, proposed projects open for comment. SPECIAL NOTE: Mariners are requested to respond in writing to the District office unless otherwise noted (see banner page for address).

****VA – LYNNHAVEN INLET TURNING BASIN – BROAD BAY/LONG CREEK CHANNEL – AIDS TO NAVIGATION CHANGE PROPOSAL****

Due to significant shoaling in the Lynnhaven Inlet Turning Basin and the Broad Bay/Long Creek Channels; least depth 2.6’MLW to 6.0’MLW, the Coast Guard on about April 13, 2022 made the below changes to the Long Creek Channel and is proposing to make the changes permanent.

Long Creek:
Establish: Lighted Buoy 2LC in approximate position: 36 54 24.711N-76 05 27.897W with a quick flashing red light with a 4nm nominal range.
Establish: Buoy 4 in approximate position: 36 54 23.316N-76 05 19.924W
Establish: Buoy 6 in approximate position: 36 54 21.842N-76 05 15.777W
Rename: Light 6 (LLNR 10170) to Light 6A.
Change: Light 1LC (LLNR 10160) to Warning Light A, change flash characteristic to a flashing 4 second flashing white light with a 4nm nominal range and NW dayboards worded “Danger Shoal”, until the aid can be removed.
Rename: Waning Daybeacon A (LLNR 10165) to Warning Daybeacon B with NW dayboards worded “Danger Shoal”, until the aid can be removed.
Rename: Daybeacon 4 (LLNR 10168) to Warning Daybeacon C with NW dayboards worded “Danger Shoal”, until the aid can be removed.

Interested Mariners and other stakeholders are strongly encouraged to comment on the potential impacts this proposal would have on navigational safety. You may provide feedback using the U. S. Coast Guard Fifth District Waterway Data Sheet, available online at: https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/pdf/lnms/D05_Proposal_Feedback_Form.pdf

All comments will be carefully considered and are requested prior to June 13, 2022 to be considered in the analysis. Refer to project number 0522-029(D).

Send comments to CGD5Waterways@uscg.mil, or mail to:
U.S. Coast Guard Fifth District
Waterways Management (dpw)
431 Crawford Street, Room 100
Portsmouth, VA 23704
Attn: Albert Grimes
Portsmouth, VA 23704

NY-JAMAICA BAY AND ROCKAWAY INLET (Chart 12350)-ROCKAWAY INLET The U.S. Coast Guard is considering making the following changes to this waterway: Closing Docket No. Ref. LNM CHANGE Rockaway Point Breakwater Light 4 (LLNR 34220) advertised height from 34 feet to 22 feet (approximately). Aid is being rebuilt. Interested Mariners are strongly encouraged to comment on this proposal in writing, either personally or through their organization. All comments will be carefully considered and are requested prior to 10 June 2022 to complete the process. In order to most effectively consider your feedback and improve the data collection, when responding to this proposal, PLEASE INCLUDE size and type of vessel, recreational or commercial, and distance from aid that you start looking for it, and if and how you use the signal in your e-mail. Please do not call the Coast Guard via telephone or other means, only written responses to this proposal will be accepted. Refer to Project No. 01-22-030. E-mail can be sent to: D01-SMB-DPWPublicComments@uscg.mil.

SECTION VII - GENERAL
This section contains information of general concern to the Mariners. Mariners are advised to use caution while transiting these areas.

****VA – CHESAPEAKE BAY – CAPE CHARLES TO NORFOLK HARBOR - JOINT EXPEDITIONARY BASE LITTLE CREEK FORT STORY – LIVE FIRING****

Live firing is conducted continuously off Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek in Danger Zone 334.370, the area west of the south end of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, bounded by the following positions: 36-55-24N 76-08-43W, 36-55-50N 76-08-37W, 36-57-16N 76-08-14W, 36-5716N 76-08-14W, 36-56-58.5N 76-07-11W, 36-57-07N 76-07-44W. Firing is conducted Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. For questions contact Range Operations and Training Area, Mr. Assaf or Ms. Lawrence at 757-422-7103/7101.

****MD – CHESAPEAKE BAY – SEVERN RIVER – SPA CREEK – ANNAPOLIS HARBOR – MARINE CONSTRUCTION AND TOWING OPERATIONS****

Annapolis Boat Shows, Inc. will conduct in-water operations in support of the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show in Annapolis Harbor at Annapolis, MD during April 11, 2022-May 6, 2022. Temporary pilings, floating docks and submerged electrical cables extending channel ward from Ego Alley will be placed in Annapolis Harbor. To support the in-water operations in Annapolis Harbor, long tows of low-profile floating docks will occur across the Severn River and the Chesapeake Bay from Annapolis, MD to the Bay Bridge Marina at Stevensville, MD during April 11-15, 2022, then returning to Annapolis, MD during May 2-6, 2022. During these tows, mariners are urged to use extreme caution when transiting the area, and to operate at reduced speed to minimize wake near the towing operations. Information regarding special anchoring restrictions in Annapolis Harbor in the event of severe weather during this period should be directed to the Annapolis City Harbormaster’s Office on marine band radio VHF-FM channel 71 or telephone (410) 263-7973.

****VA – NEWPORT NEWS TO JAMESTOWN ISLAND – DREDGE OPERATIONS****

Corman Kokosing Construction Company will begin mechanical dredging operations on or about April 14, 2022 at the Newport News Shipbuilding facility located on the James River. Loaded scows will be towed from the Shipyard to the Unloader barge located at the Craney Island Dredged Material Management Area. The unloader barge will be staged north of the Craney Island Rehandling Basin, on the West side of the Elizabeth River and outside the channel in the vicinity of the Craney Island Reach. A 16”-18” submerged HDPE pipeline will be placed on the river bottom from the Unloading Barge into the placement Facility. The Dredge KOKO V will be dredging with the assistance of a tender tug, towing tugs and scows. Vessels and crew will monitor VHF channel 13 during the project execution. Dredging and unloading operations will continue daily until the estimated completion date of January 01, 2023. For more information, contact Adam Donder, (443) 695-3788, adondero@kokos.com

****NC – CAPE HENRY TO PAMLICO SOUND – PERQUIMANS RIVER****
****Delayed – updated dates****

Mariners are advised that deck placement for the new swing bridge at the US 17 Bridge, at mile 12.0, across Perquimans River at Hertford, Perquimans County, NC will commence on April 4, 2022. To facilitate the placement and curing of the concrete deck, the bridge will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position from 10 a.m. on April 18, 2022, through 10 a.m. on April 27, 2022. The vertical clearance of the bridge in the closed-to-navigation position is approximately 13.5 feet above mean high water. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time. The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies. At all other times, the drawbridge will operate in accordance with the operating regulations set out in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations Part 117.835. Mariners should exercise caution when transiting the area.

****NC – MOREHEAD CITY AND CAPE FEAR RIVER – SURVEY****

Mariners are advised that the Naval Oceanographic Office will be conducting surveys of the Beaufort Inlet Channel, Morehead City Channel, and Cape Fear River. Survey equipment includes a small surface workboat and two REMUS 100 unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). Surveys for Beaufort Inlet and Morehead City will be conducted April 23rd-28th. Surveys for the Cape Fear River will be conducted May 1st-June 1st. There is no anticipated impact to vessel traffic within the channels, however, the Naval Oceanographic survey vessel will be monitoring channels 13 and 16 for any additional questions or concerns.

NC – HOLDEN BEACH – BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROJECT

Dredging operations have been completed for the Holden Beach nourishment project. Demobilization will occur until approximately 15 May 2022. The pipeline corridor will be bound by the following approximate positions: 33°54'23.71"N, 78°20'12.20"W 33°53'26.27"N 78°20'4.08"W 33°53'48.55"N, 78°14'58.29"W 33°54'50.74"N, 78°15'11.18"W Continuing until approximately 15 May 2022, pipeline and equipment will be anchored in the vicinity of Battery Island, near Southport, NC. The staging area is located between the following approximate positions: 33°54'39.19"N, 78° 0'56.21"W and 33°55'15.67"N, 77°59'53.30"W. Demobilization will continue on a twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven days per week basis. Tugs will monitor marine VHF channels 13 and 16. Mariners are urged to use extreme caution and transit the area at their slowest safe speed to create minimum wake after passing arrangements have been made. Pipeline and equipment will each have all required U.S. Coast Guard lighting for night operations. For more information, contact Project Manager(s) on-site:PM, Doug Nelson – (985) 237-9667, denelson@weeksmarine.com or PM, David McNeil – (985) 237-5069, dcmcneill@weeksmarine.com.

SECTOR BOSTON GENERAL ARTICLES
Massachusetts to Plymouth Harbor

MASSACHUSETTS – SALEM – MANCHESTER HARBOR – DOCK INSTALLATION

Mariners are advised that Prock Marine will be conducting pier construction activities at Tucks Point in Manchester Harbor. The construction of a new 80 Ft pier facility has commenced and is expected to continue through late May. Equipment on scene will consist of two construction barges, one drilling rig, and a tending tug. Work hours will be from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday for the duration of the project. Questions may be directed to the Harbor Master Mr. Bion Pike at (978) 526-7832 or Prock Marine Mr. Ken Knauer at (207) 212-9277. Mariners are advised to plan accordingly and proceed at slowest speed possible through work area to minimize wake.

PIERS PARK SAILING CENTER – BOSTON HARBOR – MASSACHUSETTS – COMMUNITY KAYAKING – REGATTA

The Piers Park Sailing Center is hosting their Community Kayaking Event every Friday from April 01, 2022 to October 01, 2022 from 1100 – 1600. The event will take place in and around Piers Park Sailing Center. The vessel responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 617-561-6677. For more information please contact Alex DeFronzo at 617-561-6677.

MA-BOSTON-RIGHT WHALE SLOW ZONE

NOAA Fisheries announces that a voluntary vessel speed restriction zone under the Right Whale Slow Zone Program is currently in effect east of Boston, MA to protect right whales. This Right Whale Slow Zone is in effect through May 3, 2022. NOAA requests mariners to route around this zone or transit through it at ten knots or less. The east of Boston Slow Zone Area is bounded by: 42 degrees 37 minutes North, 41 degrees 58 minutes North, 070 degrees 08 minutes West, 071 degrees 02 minutes West. Information about voluntary vessel speed restrictions can also be found at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/endangered-species-conservation/reducing-vessel-strikes-north-atlantic-right-whales.

SECTOR SOUTHEAST NEW ENGLAND GENERAL ARTICLES
Cape and the Islands, Buzzards Bay and Rhode Island

MA-ACUSHNET RIVER-NEW BEDFORD HARBOR

Smith Marine Inc. will be conducting test borings for USACE CAD cell #4 within a 1000 foot radius of position 41-38.6N 070-54.8W between 25 Apr13 May, 2022. Equipment on scene will be the barge PATRIOT and workboat ALERT 2 and will be monitoring VHF-CH 13 and 16. Mariners transiting the work area are urged to exercise extreme caution, travel at the slowest safe speed to minimize wake, and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made.

RI-SAKONNET RIVER

North Star Marine Inc, will be conducting marine boring operations on the Sakonnet River in positions 41-31-42.1104N, 071-12-50.3352W and 4131-37.3008N, 071-13-21.5616W from May 02- May10, 2022 Sunday - Saturday, 7 am to 7 pm. The lift boat “NORTHSTAR VISION” will be monitoring VHF-FM channel 13 and 16 and will be restricted in her ability to maneuver and will require a four hour notice for passing arrangements. Mariners are urged to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made with the dredge.

RI-NEWPORT-PELL BRIDGE-EAST PASSAGE NARRAGANSETT BAY

Collins Engineers will be conducting routine underwater bridge inspections operations on the Pell Bridge, Newport, RI in position 41-30-14.31N and 071-20-41.45W. The work will be conducted between April 25- May 10, 2022 between 8:00am -5:00pm, Monday through Friday. Equipment on scene will be a 24” Scully dive boat RSV EMILY ROEB, monitoring VHF-FM 13 and 16. The diving operations will not impede navigation with in the channel. Diver operations will be conducted immediately adjacent to the pier, being inspected. Mariners are urged to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake.

SECTOR NEW YORK GENERAL ARTICLES
New York including Hudson River and Northern New Jersey

NJ-NEWARK BAY-NORTH REACH, NJ - NEWARK BRIDGE-Revised

Mount Construction Company Inc. will be conducting Demobilization of a Crane and Barge for Newark Bridge. Repair Work from 01 May 2022 to 30 June 2022, work will be performed Monday-Friday 7am to 3pm. Demobilization work of Crane & Barge will remain approximately 2,000 Ft outside of the Navigable channel of the Newark Bay Bridge and is not expected to impede any passing vessels. Equipment on scene will be a 50ft X 80ft modular crane barge with Manitowoc 555 crane. Vessels are requested to navigate with caution in this area. Mariners may contact Douglas Maffei at 609-941-9677 (c) 856-768-8493 (o).

SUMMARY OF ONGOING DREDGING AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

****VA – NEWPORT NEWS TO JAMESTOWN ISLAND – DREDGE OPERATIONS****

****NC – HOLDEN BEACH – BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROJECT****

MASSACHUSETTS
MASSACHUSETTS – SALEM – MANCHESTER HARBOR – DOCK INSTALLATION

BRIDGE SECTION BRIDGE DEVIATIONS, REPAIRS AND CONSTRUCTION

MARINE EVENTS

SECTOR BOSTON
PIERS PARK SAILING CENTER – BOSTON HARBOR – MASSACHUSETTS – COMMUNITY KAYAKING – REGATTA

MARINE EVENTS AND FIREWORKS DISPLAYS IN THE FIFTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT

****MD – CHESAPEAKE BAY – CHOPTANK RIVER – REGULATED AREA****

An annual open water distance swim is scheduled to occur across the Choptank River on May 15, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Approximately 250 participants will swim across the Choptank River, along an approximately 2-mile designated course that will start at the beach of Bill Burton Fishing Pier State Park at Trappe, MD, proceeds across the Choptank River along and between the fishing piers and the Senator Frederick C. Malkus, Jr. Memorial (U.S.-50) Bridge, and finishes at the beach of the Dorchester County Visitors Center at Cambridge, MD. Swimmers will be supported by sponsor-provided watercraft. As described in 33 CFR Sec. 100.501, a regulated area is established for all navigable waters of the Choptank River, from shoreline to shoreline, within an area bounded on the east by a line drawn from latitude 38°35′14.2″ N, longitude 076°02′33.0″ W, thence south to latitude 38°34′08.3″ N, longitude 076°03′36.2″ W, and bounded on the west by a line drawn from latitude 38°35′32.7″ N, longitude 076°02′58.3″ W, thence south to latitude 38°34′24.7″ N, longitude 076°04′01.3″ W, located at Cambridge, MD. All coordinates reference Datum NAD 1983. The regulated area will be enforced from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on May 15, 2022. The Captain of the Port Maryland-National Capital Region (COTP) or Event Patrol Commander (PATCOM) may forbid and control the movement of all vessels and persons, including event participants, in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol, a vessel or person in the regulated area shall immediately comply with the directions given by the patrol. Failure to do so may result in the Coast Guard expelling the person or vessel from the area, issuing a citation for failure to comply, or both. Except for participants and vessels already at berth, a person or vessel in the regulated area at the time it is implemented are to depart the regulated area. A person or vessel not registered with the event sponsor as a participant or assigned as an official patrol is a spectator. A spectator must contact the Event PATCOM to request permission to either enter or pass through the regulated area. The Event PATCOM and official patrol vessels enforcing this regulated area can be contacted on marine band radio VHF-FM channel 16 and channel 22A. A person or vessel that desires to transit, moor, or anchor within the regulated area must first obtain authorization from the COTP or Event PATCOM. The COTP or Event PATCOM can be contacted on marine band radio VHF-FM channel 16. Mariners are urged to schedule their transits on this waterway beyond the enforcement times. For any comments or questions contact Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region, Waterways Management Division, at (410) 576-2674 or (410) 576-2693.

****MD – CHESAPEAKE BAY – COVE POINT TO SANDY POINT – CHESAPEAKE CHANNEL – WILLIAM P. LANE, JR. MEMORIAL BRIDGES – REGULATED AREA****

“The Great Chesapeake Bay Swim” is scheduled to occur on June 12, 2022. The 4.4-mile distance swim across the Chesapeake Bay will start at 1:30 p.m. and finish at 5:30 p.m. As described in Table 2 to Paragraph (i)(2) in Title 33 CFR § 100.501, a regulated area is established for all navigable waters of the Chesapeake Bay between and adjacent to the spans of the William P. Lane Jr. Memorial Bridges from shoreline to shoreline, bounded to the north by a line drawn parallel and 500 yards north of the north bridge span that originates from the western shoreline at latitude 39°00′36.6″ N, longitude 076°23′55″ W, thence eastward to the eastern shoreline at latitude 38°59′14.2″ N, longitude 076°19′57.3″ W; and bounded to the south by a line drawn parallel and 500 yards south of the south bridge span that originates from the western shoreline at latitude 39°00′18.4″ N, longitude 076°24′28.2″ W, thence eastward to the eastern shoreline at latitude 38°58′39.2″ N, longitude 076°20′08.8″ W. The regulated area will be enforced from 12:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on June 12, 2022. All coordinates reference Datum NAD 1983. The Captain of the Port may assign one or more official patrol vessels, as described in 33 CFR § 100.40. The patrol vessels and Event PATCOM can be contacted on Marine Band Radio, VHF-FM Channel 16. The Event PATCOM may terminate the event, or the operation of any vessel participating in the marine event, at any time if deemed necessary for the protection of life or property. The Event PATCOM or Official Patrol may forbid and control the movement of all vessels and persons in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an Official Patrol vessel, the person or vessel being hailed must immediately comply with all directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. The operator of a vessel in the regulated area must stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by an Official Patrol and then proceed only as directed. A person or vessel must comply with all instructions of the Event PATCOM or Official Patrol. A vessel operator may request permission to enter and transit through the regulated area by contacting the Event PATCOM or Official Patrol on VHF-FM Channel 16. When authorized to transit through the regulated area, the vessel must proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course that minimizes wake near the event area. The Coast Guard will issue a marine information broadcast on VHF-FM marine band radio announcing specific event date and times. For any comments or questions, contact Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region, Waterways Management Division, at (410) 576-2674 or (410) 576-2693.

****MD - CHESAPEAKE BAY – HEAD OF CHESAPEAKE BAY – SUSQUEHANNA RIVER – FIREWORKS DISPLAY****

An aerial fireworks display is scheduled to occur on the Susquehanna River at Havre de Grace, MD on May 7, 2022 (rain date of May 8, 2022) at approximately 9:00 p.m. Mariners are urged to use caution when transiting the area, reminded to heed the directions of patrolling law enforcement and public safety officials present, and absent specific guidance, should remain 420 feet from the fireworks barge located approximately 690 feet southeast of Concord Point, in approximate position latitude 39º32'19.0" N., longitude 076º04'58.3" W. Comments or questions should be directed to Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region, Waterways Management Division, at telephone number (410) 576-2674 or (410) 576-2693.

****DC – UPPER POTOMAC RIVER – MATTAWOMAN CREEK TO GEORGETOWN – GEORGETOWN CHANNEL - REGULATED AREA

Mariners are advised that the 2022 DC Dragon Boat Festival” is scheduled to occur in the Upper Potomac River on May 21, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The rowing regatta consists of six boats (40 feet in length) racing per heat, along marked designated 200-meter and 500-meter courses located between the Kennedy Center and Thompson’s Boat Center. Regatta course set up is scheduled to occur between 6 a.m. and 7 a.m. As described in 33 CFR Sec. 100.501, a regulated area is established for all waters of Upper Potomac River, Washington, DC, from shoreline to shoreline, bounded upstream by the Francis Scott Key (US-29) Bridge and downstream by the Theodore Roosevelt (I-66/US-50) Bridge, located at Georgetown, Washington, DC. The regulated area will be enforced from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 21, 2022. The Coast Guard Patrol Commander (PATCOM) or designated marine event patrol may forbid and control the movement of all vessels in the regulated area. When hailed or signaled by an official patrol, a vessel in the regulated area shall immediately comply with the directions given. Failure to do so may result in expulsion from the area, citation for failure to comply, or both. The operator of any vessel in the regulated area shall: (i) stop the vessel immediately when directed to do so by any Official Patrol and then proceed only as directed; (ii) all persons and vessels shall comply with the instructions of the Official Patrol; (iii) vessel operators may request permission to enter and transit through a regulated area by contacting the PATCOM on VHF-FM channel 16. When authorized to transit through the regulated area, vessels shall proceed at the minimum speed necessary to maintain a safe course that minimizes wake near the race course or marine event area. The marine event patrol and PATCOM may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 16. The PATCOM may terminate the event, or the operation of any vessel participating in the marine event, at any time if deemed necessary for the protection of life or property. Only designated marine event participants and their vessels and official patrol vessels are authorized to enter the regulated area. The COTP Maryland-National Capital Region can be contacted at telephone number 410-576-2525, or on marine band radio VHF-FM channel 16. The Coast Guard will issue a marine information broadcast on VHF-FM marine band radio announcing specific event date and times. For any comments or questions contact Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region, Waterways Management Division, at (410) 576-2674 or (410) 576-2693.

SUMMARY OF OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY INSTALLATIONS (OREI) AND OPERATIONS IN SUPPORT OF OREI IN THE FIFTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT

OFFSHORE WIND ENERGY/ONGOING WORK

SECTOR DELAWARE BAY
Delaware

Christina River - Bridge 1-159 (James Street) Bridge – Bridge maintenance will be performed from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., from July 1, 2021, to March 31, 2023. To facilitate maintenance, a work skiff and a 70ft X 70ft work barge will be operating outside the navigable channel, secured to the bridge piers and will not impact navigation. Mariners are urged to use caution while transiting the area. (MS) Broadkill River - Bridge 3-155 N&S (SR 1/SR 14/Coastal Highway) Bridge – Modification activities, which began October 2021, are expected to be finished on May 30, 2022. Work is and will be on-going 24-hours per day, seven days a week. The project will involve replacement of the deck and steel superstructures of the fixed highway bridge; make minor modifications to the supporting concrete piers to support the new superstructures; replace the existing pile jackets at all piers; replace the existing riprap on the slopes to stabilize the embankments; complete minor approach highway work to tie the roadways into the new bridge decks; and bridge painting. The modified bridge will be a fixed bridge with a horizontal clearance of 50 feet and a vertical clearance of 16.5 feet above mean high water. Detailed project information and information concerning waterway closures will be provided via updated local notice to mariners, broadcast notice to mariners and marine safety information bulletins. Crane barges, material barges, support vessels and crew boats are and will be operating or stationed in and around the vicinity of the existing bridge during the duration of the project. During the modification period through April 1, 2022, the horizontal clearance of the bridge will be reduced to approximately 20 feet, at all other times the clearances of the bridge will be unrestricted. Vessels that can transit through the bridge during periods of reduced horizontal clearance due to the work barges, may safely transit through the bridge, if at least a one-hour prior notice is given to the project foreman. Mariners should navigate the waterway with extreme caution and due regard for prevailing conditions on the waterway. R.E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc.’s work vessels and barges are and will continue to monitor VHF-FM channels 13 and 16 when work is in progress or vessels are operating in the area. The DelDOT Resident Engineer may be contacted at (302) 853-1349 or (302) 542-3590 and R.E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc.’s project foreman may be contacted at (609) 743-7167 or (609) 743-0092. (MT) Lewes and Rehoboth Canal - Lewes Railroad Swing Bridge - A cofferdam was installed February 22, 2022, the fender piled and pier are anticipated to be removed by April 1, 2022. Due to fisheries time of year restriction the cofferdam will be removed October 7, 2022. Horizontal clearance of the canal will be constricted by approximately 5 feet until October 7, 2022. Mariners should use caution when transiting the area. (CT)

SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA
North Carolina

Perquimans River - US 17 Bridge - To facilitate the placement and curing of the concrete deck, the bridge will be maintained in the closed-tonavigation position from 10 a.m. on April 18, 2022, through 10 a.m. on April 27, 2022. The vertical clearance of the bridge in the closed-tonavigation position is approximately 13.5 feet above mean high water. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time. The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies. At all other times, the drawbridge will operate in accordance with the operating regulations set out in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations Part 117.835. Mariners should exercise caution when transit

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