Coast Guard restricts vessel movement near Ludington Harbor, Cheboygan County MI
Road ClosureThe Coast Guard has restricted vessel movement near Ludington Harbor due to heavy vessel traffic to prevent accidents and enforce safe distances.
Audio|Source: Straits Area Marine Radio
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Due to hazardous conditions resulting from increased vessel traffic congestion, the Coast Guard has activated the regulated navigation areas covering all navigable navigable waters of Ludington Harbor Ship Channel, and Pier Martint Lake, as well as navigable water.
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of Lake Michigan within 1,000 yards of Lake Michigan Harbor entrance.
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Per 3-3-CFR 165, decimal 972, vessels must maintain the 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, transitioning through the regulated navigation area.
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Per 46, U.S.D.
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70036, violators may be fined up to $117,608 for each violation among other civil and or criminal penalties.
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This took effect on Friday, August in 9.2025 at 0400 local numbers.
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For further details, contact (number withheld) or via Channel 16.
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Cheboygan County, MI
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