Marine safety alert issued near Ludington Harbor in Michigan, Grand Traverse County MI


The United States Coast Guard issued a marine safety alert near Ludington Harbor and Pier Market Lake in Michigan due to hazardous vessel traffic. A regulated navigation area requires vessels to keep specific distances from large ships. Violators may face fines and criminal penalties. The alert starts on August 29, 2025.
Audio|Source: Grand Traverse Bay Marine Radio
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Transcript:
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The All-Stations, Sultation, South Station, this is United States Coast Creswick, Lake Michigan, United States Coast Crosic Lake Michigan.
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Broadcast notes, the Mariners 0-2-4-8 Tech-25, Lake, Lake, Michigan, Lullington Harbor, and Pier Market Lake.
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Due to hazardous conditions resulting from increased vessel traffic adjustments, the coaster has activated the regulated navigation area, covering all navigable, navigable waters of Ludington Harbor Ship Channel, and Pier Market Lake, as well as navigable.
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waters of Lake Michigan within 1,000 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, U.S.D.
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7036, Violators may be fined up to $117,608 for each violation among other civil and or criminal penalties.
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This effect on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 0400 local time.
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For further details, contact Second Lake Michigan at (number withheld) or via Channel 16.
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This is United States Coast Guard.
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Tech Lake Michigan, out.
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Grand Traverse County, MI
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