Coast Guard issues vessel safety rules for Ludington Harbor, Cheboygan County MI
Other Non-Crime EventThe Coast Guard activated a regulated navigation area near Ludington Harbor due to increased vessel traffic. Vessels must keep safe distances from large vessels to prevent accidents. Violators face fines and penalties. This rule took effect August 29, 2025.
Audio|Source: Straits Area Marine Radio
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Transcript:
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Security, security, security, security, all stations, all stations, all stations, all stations, all stations, United States Coast, North Lake Michigan, United States Coast, Lake Michigan, United States Coast, Lake Michigan, United States Coast, District of Michigan.
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Switched to you on 22 Alpha, for Second Lake Michigan broadcasts those familiar to (number withheld).
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Central Lake Michigan, out.
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Conducted. They're all completed with your transfers.
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See traffic out.
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There's traffic, Lake, Michigan.
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Broadcast notes, commanders (number withheld), Lake, Lake, Michigan, Ludington Harbor, and Pier Marquette Lake.
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Due to hazardous conditions resulting from increased vessel traffic adjustments, the coater has activated the regulated navigation area covering all navigable waters of Ludington Harbor Ship Channel, and Pier Marquette Lake, as well as navigable waters of Lake Michigan.
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Vessels and waterway users 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.N.C.
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7036, violators may be fined up to $117,608 per each violation among others, civil and or criminal penalty.
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This took effect on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 0,400 local time.
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For further detail, contact Second Lake Michigan at (number withheld) or via Channel 16.
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Cheboygan County, MI
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