Coast Guard enforces vessel distance near Leland Harbor, Leland MI
Other CrimesThe Coast Guard has set rules requiring vessels to keep specific distances from large ships in Lake Michigan waters near Leland Harbor and Pier Market Lake due to crowded vessel traffic. Violating the rules may result in large fines.
Audio|Source: Grand Traverse Bay Marine Radio
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Transcript:
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Broadcast notes from Mariners 02 or Atec-25, Lake Michigan, Lillington Harbor, and Pier Market Lake.
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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 Lovington Harbor Ship Channel, and Piermarket Lake, as well as navigable waters of Lake Michigan.
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within a thousand yards of light 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 3rd, and 35 yards from the port and starboard side of any vessel greater than 100 feet in length, transiting through the regular navigation area.
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Per 46 U.S.D.
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7036, violators may be fined up to (number withheld) for each violation among other civil and or criminal penalties.
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This took effect on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 0,400 localized.
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For further details, contact Check Lake Michigan at (number withheld) or via Channel 16.
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Location mentioned:
Near N Lake St, Leland, MI 49654
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