Eastern U.S. Rivers: USCG Notice to Mariners LNM 18-22
NOTICE TO MARINERS
Eastern U.S. Rivers
LNM 18-22
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 – CHANGE BUOYS TO FIXED AIDS****
On or about July 2022 the Coast Guard will make the following changes to the aids to navigation marking the New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (NJICW). This action is being taken to ensure the visibility of the navigation aids, increase their accuracy throughout the year in the narrow waterway, reduce discrepancies due to ice and decrease the work load on servicing units.
Change NJICW Buoy 12 (LLNR 35015) to NJICW Daybeacon 14 (LLNR 35015) Triangle Red Dayboard with yellow triangle ICW mark.
Change NJICW Buoy 14 (LLNR 35025) to NJICW Daybeacon 14 (LLNR 35025) Triangle Red Dayboard with yellow triangle ICW mark.
Change NJICW Lighted Buoy 27 (LLNR 35070) to NJICW Light 27 (LLNR 35070) Flashing Green 4 second Light, Green Square Dayboard with yellow square ICW mark. Change NJICW Buoy 31 (LLNR 35085) to NJICW Daybeacon 31 (LLNR 35085) Green Square Dayboard with yellow square ICW mark.
Change NJICW Buoy 33 (LLNR 35090) to NJICW Daybeacon 31 (LLNR 35090) Green Square Dayboard with yellow square ICW mark.
Change NJICW Buoy 38 (LLNR 35115) to NJICW Daybeacon 38 (LLNR 35115) Triangle Red Dayboard with yellow triangle ICW mark.
Change NJICW Buoy 46 (LLNR 35167) to NJICW Daybeacon 46 (LLNR 35167) Triangle Red Dayboard with yellow triangle ICW mark.
Change NJICW Buoy 48 (LLNR 35175) to NJICW Daybeacon 48 (LLNR 35175) Triangle Red Dayboard with yellow triangle ICW mark.
Change NJICW Lighted Buoy 52 (LLNR 35195) to NJICW Light 52 (LLNR 35175) Flashing Red, 4 second Light, Red Triangle Dayboard with yellow triangle ICW mark. Change NJICW Buoy 53 (LLNR 35196) to NJICW Daybeacon 53 (LLNR 35196) Green Square Dayboard with yellow square ICW mark.
Change NJICW Buoy 65 (LLNR 35245) to NJICW Daybeacon 65 (LLNR 35245) Green Square Dayboard with yellow square ICW mark.
Change NJICW Buoy 67 (LLNR 35250) to NJICW Daybeacon 67 (LLNR 35250) Green Square Dayboard with yellow square ICW mark.
Change NJICW Buoy 71 (LLNR 35275) to NJICW Daybeacon 71 (LLNR 35275) Green Square Dayboard with yellow square ICW mark.
Change NJICW Buoy 72 (LLNR 35280) to NJICW Daybeacon 72 (LLNR 35280) Triangle Red Dayboard with yellow triangle ICW mark.
Change NJICW Buoy 74 (LLNR 35285) to NJICW Daybeacon 74 (LLNR 35285) Triangle Red Dayboard with yellow triangle ICW mark.
Change NJICW Buoy 75 (LLNR 35290) to NJICW Daybeacon 75 (LLNR 35290) Green Square Dayboard with yellow square ICW mark.
Change NJICW Buoy 76 (LLNR 35295) to NJICW Daybeacon 76 (LLNR 35295) Triangle Red Dayboard with yellow triangle ICW mark.
Change NJICW Buoy 79 (LLNR 35305) to NJICW Daybeacon 79 (LLNR 35305) Green Square Dayboard with yellow square ICW mark.
Change NJICW Buoy 80 (LLNR 35310) to NJICW Daybeacon 80 (LLNR 35310) Triangle Red Dayboard with yellow triangle ICW mark.
Change NJICW Buoy 84 (LLNR 35330) to NJICW Daybeacon 84 (LLNR 35330) Triangle Red Dayboard with yellow triangle ICW mark.
****NC – BEAUFORT INLET AND CORE SOUND – BARDEN INLET – CHANGE DAYBEACON 20 TO BUOY 20****
On or about 27 June 2022, due to shoaling and water depth in Barden Inlet, Barden Inlet Daybeacon 20 (LLNR 29230) will be converted to Barden Inlet Buoy 20 (LLNR 29230) to allow servicing and maintenance.
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 the deteriorating condition of the existing Lynnhaven Inlet Light 1L structure the Coast Guard is proposing to rebuild and relocate as listed below. Relocate: Lynnhaven Inlet Light 1L (LLNR 10130) to approximate position: 36 55 05.813N-76 05 22.957W, with a quick flashing green light and SG dayboards on pile. 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 0522-000(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
MAINE-NEW BRUNSWICK-PASSAMAQUODDY BAY AND ST. CROIX RIVER (Chart 13398)-ST CROIX RIVER
The U.S. Coast Guard is considering making the following change to Aids to Navigation: DISESTABLISH St. Croix River Light (LLNR 950) Ref. LNM 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 22 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. 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. 01-22-035. 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.
MAINE GENERAL NOTICES
Information for Mariners using the Wateways of the State of Maine.
ME- SCARBOROUGH RIVER
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers self-propelled special-purpose dredge MURDEN will be performing maintenance dredging in Scarborough River for approximately 16 days starting on, or about, May 2, 2022. The 195-foot-long dredge will be working 24 hours/day, seven days/week, dredging the 200-foot-wide, 8-foot-deep entrance channel in the Scarborough River Federal Navigation Project. The disposal site is Little River Rock nearshore site off of Old Orchard Beach, approximately 1.75 miles south of the dredge site in approximately 8 to 20 feet of water. Vessels on scene will be monitoring VHF-FM channel 13 and 16. Mariners are requested to make passing arrangements with the dredge and transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake.
NEW HAMPSHIRE GENERAL NOTICES
Information for Mariners using the Wateways of the State of New Hampshire.
MA-NH-EAST OF BOSTON-SOUTH OF PORTSMOUTH 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 to the south of Portsmouth, NH to protect right whales to protect Right Whales. This Right Whale Slow Zone is in effect through May 12, 2022. NOAA requests mariners to route around this zone or transit through it at ten knots or less. The effect east of Boston to the south of Portsmouth, NH Slow Zone Area Right Whale Slow Zone is bounded by: 42 degrees 02 minutes North, 41 degrees 55 minutes North, 070 degrees 08 minutes West, 071 degrees 17 minutes West. Information about voluntary vessel speed restrictions can also be found at https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/national/endangered-speciesconservation/reducing-vessel-strikes-north-atlantic-right-whales
NEW YORK GENERAL NOTICES
Information for Mariners using the Wateways of the State of New York including Lake Champlain, NY side.
NY-NY HARBOR, LOWER NEW YORK BAY
Ocean Surveys Inc. will be conducting marine geophysical and hydrographic survey to be completed by Ocean Surveys, Inc (OSI) in Lower New York Bay. The investigation, weather dependent, is planned during the period 2 May - 6 May 2022, between 40-32-21.17N, 074-2-50.44, 40-29-59.36N, 073-59-53.10W. Surveys will be conducted from the OSI vessel, R/V NORTH COVE by a three man field crew (with client representative) equipped with a multibeam depth sounder, side scan sonar, magnetometer, and subbottom profiler. The survey equipment will either be fix-mounted or towed behind the vessel; while towing the remote sensing array, the vessel will have limited mobility. The vessel will be operating out of Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor, Keyport, NJ. As requested, VTS will be contacted fifteen minutes before starting operations and upon completion each day. The vessel OSI, R/V NORTH COVE can be contacted on VHF-FM CH 13 and 16. Mariners are urged to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and proceed with caution.
NY-EAST RIVER-BROOKLYN BRIDGE-EAST BRIDGE PARK
Phoenix Marine Co. will be conducting diver operations in the East River, Pier 2, Brooklyn Bridge Park, in position 40-41-58.4628N, 073-59-55.6656W. Work will be conducted between 6:00am-2:00pm, from May 9-December 31, 2022. Equipment on scene will be a 130’X60’ stationary spud barge monitoring VHF-CH 13 and 74. Mariners transiting the work area are urged to exercise extreme caution, travel at the slowest safe speed to minimize wake, and proceed with caution.
NEW JERSEY GENERAL NOTICES
Information for Mariners using the Wateways of the State of New Jersey (Shrewsbury/Navisink Rivers North).
NY-EAST RIVER-MANHATTEN-MONTGOMERY EAST 15th STREETS
Trevcon Construction Co. Inc will be conducting Demolition, Installation of Steel Pipe Pile, Anodes, and Structural Concrete Work Existing Concrete on Piles on the Manhattan Side at Pier 40 on the East River, The physical location is East River Park, East River Promenade, New York, NY 10002 in position 40-42-48.276N/ 073-58-32.160W from 23 May – 30 September 2022, Monday to Friday from 5:00am to 7:00pm. Equipment on scene will be two Barges (180’ x 60’, 140’x40’), One Barge (160’ x 50’). All moving of vessels to occur by tugboat; vessels will be moved at all times of day and night. Vessels are requested to navigate with caution in this area.
NY-LAKE CHAMPLAIN-WHITEHALL NARROWS-MILL BAY
Warren George INC. will be conducting soil borings at New York Putnam Station near Mill Bay in approximate position 43-45-14.00N 073-24-30.00W from 23 May – 3 June 2022 7 days a week, from 6:00am – 6:00pm. Equipment on scene will be a 56’x14’landing craft. Vessels can be contacted on VHF-FM ch 13 and 16.
ATLANTIC OCEAN GENERAL NOTICES
Information for Mariners using the Wateways of the Atlantic Ocean
ATLANTIC OFFSHORE-SOUTH FORK- SUNRISE-BOEM WIND LEASE AREA
Orsted Co. will be conducting geophysical surveys in the Revolution, South Fork and Sunrise Wind lease area, BOEM Lease Areas OCS-A 0486 & OCS-A-487 & 0500, between May 1- July 1, 2022, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Equipment on scene will be M/V DEEP HELDER and will be towing a 20 meter spread of survey equipment 150 meters astern up to 2 meters below the sea surface, monitoring VHF-CH 13 and 16. A detailed diagram of this project can be seen in the Summary of Offshore Wind Energy enclosure of the Local Notice to Mariners.
ATLANTIC OFFSHORE-SOUTH FORK-BOEM WIND LEASE AREA
Orsted Co. will be conducting geophysical surveys in the South Fork and, BOEM Wind Lease Area OCS-A 517 and Export Cable Route, between May 1- June 1, 2022, 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Equipment on scene will be M/V BERTO L MILLER and will be towing a Sea Kite System w subbottom profiler and magnetometer, monitoring VHF-CH 13 and 16. A detailed diagram of this project can be seen in the Summary of Offshore Wind Energy enclosure of the Local Notice to Mariners.
****NJ – INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY–LITTLE EGG HARBOR TO CAPE MAY–ATLANTIC CITY-INSIDE THOROFARE – BRIDGE TEMPORARY DEVIATION****
Mariners are advised that the highway drawbridge– US40-322 (N Albany Ave) bridge, over New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway (NJICW), Inside Thorofare, at mile 70.0, in Atlantic City, NJ, will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position to facilitate the Rock N’ Roll Atlantic City 5K and Half Marathon. The bridge will remain in the closed position from 7 a.m. through 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2022, and from 7 a.m. through 1 p.m. on Sunday, May 15, 2022. The bridge will be able to open for emergencies, if at least 10 minutes prior notice is given. There is no immediate alternative route for vessels unable to pass through the bridge in the closed position. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time. At all other times, the drawbridge will operate in accordance with the operating regulations set out in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations Part 117.733(h). Mariners should adjust their transits accordingly and should use caution when transiting the area.
****DE - NJ – DELAWARE RIVER – NEW CASTLE RANGE - DREDGING OPERATIONS****
The Dredge CHARLESTON will commence dredging operations in the New Castle Range of the Delaware River on or about May 25, 2022. The project will continue until approximately July 10, 2022. A submerged pipeline will run from the dredging area to the Kilcohook Disposal area on the New Jersey side of the river. A floating pipeline will connect the dredge to the submerged pipeline. The submerged pipeline will need to be moved occasionally as the dredge progresses. The Dredge Operator will standby on channels #13 and #16 VHF-FM. Traffic should call 30 minutes prior to expected time of passage. All mariners are requested to stay clear of the dredge, booster, floating (pontoon) and submerged pipelines, barges, derricks and operating wires about the dredge. Operators of vessels of all types should be aware that the dredge and floating pipelines are held in place by cables, attached to anchors some distance away from the equipment. Buoys are attached to the anchors so that the anchors may be moved as the dredge advances and the location of the submerged pipelines are marked by buoys on each side of the channel. Mariners are cautioned to strictly comply with the Inland Rules of the Road when approaching, passing and leaving the area of operations, and remain a safe distance away from the dredge, booster, buoys, cables, pipelines, barges, derricks, wires and related equipment. Owners and lessees of fishnets, crabpots and other structures that may be in the vicinity and that may hinder the free navigation of attending vessels and equipment must remove these from the area where tugs, tenderboats and other attendant equipment will be navigating. Since the project will be conducted twenty –four (24) hours per day seven (7) days a week, all fishnets, crabpots and structures in the general area must be removed prior to the commencement of the work. Chart 12311 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norfolk Dredging Company, Post Office Box 1706, Chesapeake, Virginia 23327, TEL: 757-547-9391.
DE - MD – VA – SEACOAST – CAPE MAY TO CAPE HATTERAS
Mariners are advised that the Coast Guard and partner agencies will be conducting search and rescue training exercises on between sunrise and sunset on Tuesday May 17, 2022 and Thursday May 19, 2022 between Cape Henlopen, DE and Chincoteague Inlet, VA and areas offshore up to 1020 Nautical Miles. Approximate exercise area is between: 38-44.616N 074-17.667W, 38-46.107N 074-47.272W, 38-04.156N 075-09.260W, and 3758.814N 074-50.735W. Exercises will include recovery of in-water objects, low-flying aircraft, helicopter hoists, use of flares, and mass rescue operations. Mariners should use extreme caution when transiting the area during the proposed event dates. Participating safety vessels may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 16.
MD – CHESAPEAKE BAY – SEVERN AND MAGOTHY RIVERS – SEVERN RIVER – ANNAPOLIS HARBOR – TEMPORARY ACCESS CHANNEL
In support of the annual U. S. Naval Academy Blue Angels Air Show practice and performance demonstrations over the Severn River at Annapolis, MD during May 24-25, 2022, a marked channel will be temporarily established in the Severn River near Horn Point. The floating markers will be set on or about noon on Monday, May 23, 2022 and removed immediately after the event on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Located between Spa Creek Entrance Buoy 1SC (LLNR 19905) and Annapolis Harbor Channel LB 5 (LLNR 19730), this channel is intended to allow vessels to transit into and out of Annapolis Harbor during the air show event. Vessels operating in this area do so at their own discretion. The temporary access channel will include eight unlit red floating markers and seven unlit green floating markers, located in the following approximate positions:
****FOR MARKER LOCATIONS, SEE ENCLOSURE 9****
At no time while the regulated area is being enforced will event spectators be permitted to obstruct either the temporary access channel, or the federal navigation channel outside of the regulated area. For any comments or questions, contact Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region at (410) 576-2674, or email D05-DG-SectorMD-NCR-MarineEvents@uscg.mil.
****MD – ANNAPOLIS HARBOR - BRIDGE INSPECTION****
Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of Maryland State Highway Administration, will be performing an inspection on the S181 (6th Street) Bridge over Spa Creek, mile 0.4, in Annapolis, MD. The inspection will be on Friday, May 6, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. During this inspection, one work vessel and a snooper truck will be located in and around the navigation channel. Inspection personnel, equipment and the vessel will relocate from the navigable channel, if at least a 10 minute notice is given. Vessels able to safely pass through the bridge in the closed position may do so, after receiving confirmation from the bridge tender that it is safe to transit through the bridge. Work vessel and bridge tender may be reached on VHF-FM channel 13. The project manager may be reached at (410) 935-9280. Mariners should use caution navigating through the area.
MD - CHESAPEAKE BAY – SEVERN AND MAGOTHY RIVERS – SEVERN RIVER – BRIDGE INSPECTION
Bridge safety inspections are scheduled to occur at the US 50 bridge over the Severn River in Annapolis, MD. This work will potentially occur from April 25, 2022 through April 29, 2022 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. and from May 09, 2022 through May 11, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The work will include the use of a bridge snooper and small work vessel. Interested mariners can contact the on scene work vessel SUZZANE K. CASEY via marine band radio VHF-FM channels 13 and 16, or project manager at telephone number 410-935-9280.
****MD- CHESAPEAKE BAY-SEVERN AND MAGOTHY RIVERS-SEVERN RIVER - BRIDGE INSPECTION****
Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of Maryland State Highway Administration, will be performing maintenance on the US 50/US 301/SR 2 (John Hanson Highway/Severn River) Bridge over the Severn River, mile 4.3, near Annapolis, MD. The inspection will be conducted from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Monday to Wednesday; from May 9, 2022, through May 11, 2022. An inspection vessel will be operating in the vicinity of the bridge to provide access for inspection. Inspection personnel, and vessel will relocate from the navigable channel, upon request. The vessel may be reached on VHF-FM channels 13 and 16. The project foreman can be reached at (410) 935-9280. Mariners should use caution when navigating through the area.
****MD-HEAD OF CHESAPEAKE BAY-SUSQUEHANNA RIVER - BRIDGE INSPECTION****
Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of AMTRAK, will be performing an inspection on the Conrail Bridge over Susquehanna River, mile 1.0, at Havre De Grace, MD. The inspection will be conducted from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday; May 7, 2022, and May 8, 2022. Inspection personnel and a safety vessel will be located in and around the vicinity of the bridge. Inspection personnel, equipment and vessels will relocate from the moveable span and navigable channel, upon request. Work vessels may be reached on VHF-FM channel 13 and 16. The project foreman can be reached at (443) 880-5719. Mariners should use caution navigating through the area.
****VA – ATLANTIC OCEAN – CHESAPEAKE BAY - MAYFLOWER ATONOMOUS SHIP (MAS) NOTICE****
Mariners are advised the unmanned Mayflower Autonomous Ship (MAS), or MAYFLOWER 400, has set sail from Plymouth, U.K. with expected arrival to Little Creek, VA on or around May 18, 2022. The MAS is an AI-piloted robotic research vessel, originally conceived to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage and collect data along its intended Mid-Atlantic route. Upon arrival to U.S. territorial waters (12 miles), the vessel will be escorted until dockside at Little Creek Harbor. Coast Guard Sector Virginia will update mariners via Safety Marine Information Broadcast (SMIB) as appropriate on the arrival status of the MAS. Release times for the SMIBs are subject to change based on the actual arrival time of the vessel. Mariners are advised to use caution when transiting IVO the vessel. The vessel is equipped with AIS onboard (MMSI #368199920) and mariners may hail MAYFLOWER 400 Escort Boat monitoring VHF/FM channel 13/16. The vessel will be departing Little Creek, VA on or around June 3, 2022 bound for Washington D.C. 12221 12248 Concerns can be directed to Coast Guard Sector Virginia Command Center at 757-638-6635.
****VA - SOUTHERN BRANCH OF ELIZABETH RIVER - MILITARY EXERCISE****
A harbor security exercise for Norfolk Naval Shipyard Harbor Patrol Unit utilizing blank ammunition fire will be conducted on the Elizabeth River near the Jordan Bridge in approximate position 36-826, 76-292W on 24 May 2022, during the hours of 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Vessels from Norfolk Naval Shipyard Harbor Patrol Unit will take part in the exercise. Non-involved vessels are urged to stay clear of the exercise area. VHF-FM channels 78 and 79 will be monitored on scene and you may contact Erik Wagner at 757-407-4528 for questions or concerns.
NC – SEACOAST – BEACH NOURISHMENT DREDGING OPERATION
Starting approximately May 15, 2022, equipment and pipeline will be mobilized to a staging area located in the vicinity of Oregon Inlet, Dare County, NC.
The staging area will be bound by the following approximate positions:
35°46'38.88"N, 75°31'40.99"W - 35°46'9.05"N, 75°31'58.85"W -35°46'3.09"N, 75°31'43.53"W -35°46'30.64"N, 75°31'30.15"W.
Dredged material will be transported by the hopper dredge(s) to a pump-out station, to be pumped to the beach placement site(s) through a combination of floating and submerged pipeline. Pipeline corridor at Kill Devil Hills, Kitty Hawk and Southern Shores will be bound by the following approximate positions:
36°01'17.83"N, 75°39'44.63"W - 36°01'41.19"N, 75°38'44.13"W - 36°09'30.30"N, 75°43'17.85"W - 36°09'06.504"N, 75°44'26.54"W.
Pipeline corridor at Duck Beach will be bound by the following approximate positions: 36°12'29.51"N, 75°45'45.54"W - 36°11'10.93"N, 75°45'10.44"W - 36°11'29.12"N, 75°43'59.50"W - 36°12'50.00"N, 75°44'35.02"W.
Starting approximately 1 June 2022 and continuing until approximately November 22, 2022, Hopper Dredge(s) B.E. Lindholm and R.N. Weeks will be operating in the offshore borrow area located just southwest of Kill Devil Hills shoreline. Work limits will be bound by the following approximate positions:
36° 3'17.94"N, 75°33'35.75"W
36° 3'21.95"N, 75°32'31.25"W
36° 0'14.33"N, 75°32'34.10"W
36° 0'12.77"N, 75°33'46.62"W
Once underway, dredging operations will continue on a twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven days per week basis. Hopper dredges and 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. Hopper dredge(s), pipeline and equipment will each have all required U.S. Coast Guard lighting for night operations. For further information please contact please contact Project Manager(s) on-site: James Ferguson - (985) 2731286, jcferguson@weeksmarine.com.
****NC – OREGON INLET – BONNER BRIDGE – NAVIGATION SPAN – CONSTRUCTION***
Demolition crews are continuing working near Bonner Bridge in Oregon Inlet, NC. Workers and equipment will be present in, around bent 37, and between bents 24-25 of the Bonner Bridge demolition project. Oregon Inlet has significant shoaling in between Oregon Inlet Lighted Buoy 6 (LLNR 28003) and Oregon Inlet Buoy 7 (LLNR 28005). Mariners should follow the aids to navigation closely and stay clear of demolition Work areas. Mariners are requested to transit at no wake speeds and use extreme caution in this area during work hours. Crane barges will be secured in place with four anchors connected by anchor wires to the corners of the barge. The anchor locations will be marked with yellow crown buoys within an approximate 500-ft radius of the crane barge. Mariners should be aware that anchor wires may be at or just above/below the water surface between the barges and crown buoys; therefore vessels should stay on the outboard side of the crown buoys. The NCDOT Resident Engineer may be contacted at (252) 473-3637 and PCL Civil Constructors may be contacted at (252) 423-3093. Project information may be found at http://www.ncdot.gov/projects/bonnerbridgereplace/.
NC-ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY-MOREHEAD CITY HARBOR-BOGUE SOUND - BRIDGE MAINTENANCE
Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of North Carolina Department of Transportation, will be performing maintenance on the SR 1184 (Atlantic Beach Bridge) Bridge, over the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), Bogue Sound, at mile 206.7, between Morehead City, NC and Atlantic Beach, NC. The maintenance, which began September 2020, will continue to be conducted from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. through 7 a.m.; 7 days a week; through May 20, 2022. During these maintenance periods, two 20-foot work vessels, work floats, and a snooper truck will be located in and around the vicinity of the bridge. During work hours, the snooper truck will be located in and around the navigational channel of the bridge. The snooper truck will extend below low steel of the bridge approximately ten feet, reducing the vertical clearance in the navigation span to approximately 55 feet above mean high water. Maintenance personnel, equipment and the vehicle will relocate from the navigable channel, upon request. Work vessels may be reached on VHF-FM channel 13. The project foreman may be reached at (703) 865-1041 or (703) 231-8589. Mariners should notify the work foreman no less than 30 minutes prior to transiting through the bridge. Mariners should use caution navigating through the area.
NC-ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY-NEUSE RIVER TO MYRTLE GROVE SOUND-BOGUE SOUND
Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of North Carolina Department of Transportation, will be performing maintenance on the SR 58 (Emerald Drive) Bridge, over the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), Bogue Sound, at mile 266, at Emerald Isle, NC. The maintenance, which began September 2020, will continue to be conducted from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m., and 6 p.m. through 7 a.m.; 7 days a week; through May 20, 2022. During these maintenance periods, two 20-foot work vessels, work floats, and a snooper truck will be located in and around the vicinity of the bridge. During work hours, the snooper truck will be located in and around the navigational channel of the bridge. The snooper truck will extend below low steel of the bridge approximately ten feet, reducing the vertical clearance in the navigation span to approximately 55 feet above mean high water. Maintenance personnel, equipment and the vehicle will relocate from the navigable channel, upon request. Work vessels may be reached on VHF-FM channel 13. The project foreman may be reached at (703) 865-1041 or (703) 231-8589. Mariners should notify the work foreman no less than 30 minutes prior to transiting through the bridge. Mariners should use caution navigating through the area.
NORTH CAROLINA SHOALING
****NC – OREGON INLET – SHOALING**** Shoaling in Oregon Inlet Channel was found on most recent USACE survey. Shoaling exists in the vicinity of Oregon Inlet Lighted Buoy 6 (LLNR 28003) 35-47-41.619n, 075-31-56.110w and Oregon Inlet Buoy 7 (LLNR 28005) 35-47-41.136N, 075-31-49.183W. Depths reported of 6ft MLW IAW most recent USACE survey. SEC NC BNM 141-22. Shoaling exists in the vicinity of Oregon Inlet Lighted Buoy 19 (LLNR 28065) 35-46-19.285N, 075-32-21.240W depths reported of 3ft MLW. SEC NC BNM 140-22.
NORTH CAROLINA SHOALING
****NC – OREGON INLET – SHOALING**** Shoaling in Oregon Inlet Channel was found on most recent USACE survey. Shoaling exists in the vicinity of Oregon Inlet Lighted Buoy 6 (LLNR 28003) 35-47-41.619n, 075-31-56.110w and Oregon Inlet Buoy 7 (LLNR 28005) 35-47-41.136N, 075-31-49.183W. Depths reported of 6ft MLW IAW most recent USACE survey. SEC NC BNM 141-22. Shoaling exists in the vicinity of Oregon Inlet Lighted Buoy 19 (LLNR 28065) 35-46-19.285N, 075-32-21.240W depths reported of 3ft MLW. SEC NC BNM 140-22.
SECTOR DELAWARE BAY
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)
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 transiting the area.
SUMMARY OF DREDGING/MARINE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS CURRENTLY IN PROGRESS- Dist. 5
Delaware
****DE - NJ – DELAWARE RIVER – NEW CASTLE RANGE - DREDGING OPERATIONS****
The Dredge CHARLESTON will commence dredging operations in the New Castle Range of the Delaware River on or about May 25, 2022. The project will continue until approximately July 10, 2022. A submerged pipeline will run from the dredging area to the Kilcohook Disposal area on the New Jersey side of the river. A floating pipeline will connect the dredge to the submerged pipeline. The submerged pipeline will need to be moved occasionally as the dredge progresses.
The Dredge Operator will standby on channels #13 and #16 VHF-FM. Traffic should call 30 minutes prior to expected time of passage. All mariners are requested to stay clear of the dredge, booster, floating (pontoon) and submerged pipelines, barges, derricks and operating wires about the dredge. Operators of vessels of all types should be aware that the dredge and floating pipelines are held in place by cables, attached to anchors some distance away from the equipment. Buoys are attached to the anchors so that the anchors may be moved as the dredge advances and the location of the submerged pipelines are marked by buoys on each side of the channel. Mariners are cautioned to strictly comply with the Inland Rules of the Road when approaching, passing and leaving the area of operations, and remain a safe distance away from the dredge, booster, buoys, cables, pipelines, barges, derricks, wires and related equipment.
Owners and lessees of fishnets, crabpots and other structures that may be in the vicinity and that may hinder the free navigation of attending vessels and equipment must remove these from the area where tugs, tenderboats and other attendant equipment will be navigating. Since the project will be conducted twenty –four (24) hours per day seven (7) days a week, all fishnets, crabpots and structures in the general area must be removed prior to the commencement of the work.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Norfolk Dredging Company, Post Office Box 1706, Chesapeake, Virginia 23327, TEL: 757-5479391.
SUMMARY OF MARINE EVENTS AND FIREWORKS DISPLAYS IN THE FIFTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT