Navigation area activated in Ludington Harbor for safety, Cheboygan MI


The Coast Guard activated a regulated navigation area in Ludington Harbor and Pier Marquette Lake due to hazardous conditions from increased vessel traffic congestion.
Audio|Source: Straits Area Marine Radio
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Transcript:
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Due to hazardous conditions resulting from increased vessel traffic congestion, the coaster has activated the regulated navigation area covering all navigable waters of Ludington Harbor Ship Channel, and Piermarket Lake, as well as navigable waters of Lake
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yards of Lake Michigan Harbor entrance.
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Per 33 CFR 165 decimal 972, 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, transiting through the regulated navigation area.
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Per 46 USB 70036, violators may be fined up to 100 $117,608 for each violation, among other, civil and or criminal penalties.
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This effect on Friday, August 29, 2020, 2025 at 0,400 local time.
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For further details, contact Sick Lake Michigan at (number withheld) or via Channel 16.
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Location mentioned:
Marquette St, Cheboygan, MI 49721
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