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Heard on: Straits Area Marine Radio · 4 days ago
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Four hyphen two six in Lake Michigan Straits of Mackinac, in accordance with 33 Code of Federal Regulations 162.117 , VTS St.
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Mary's River will close Pipe Island Passage to the east of Pipe Island Shoal and north of Pipe Island Twins.
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Temporary vessel closure near Pipe Island

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As discussed during the dispatch call, the Coast Guard announced a temporary closure of Pipe Island Passage in the Straits of Mackinac. The passage will operate as an alternating one-way route starting at 10 a.m. local time on January 22, 2026, under federal navigation regulations. Vessel traffic should follow updated maritime routing instructions.

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Pipe Island, Drummond Township, MI 49725
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