Navigation restricted near Ludington Harbor due to traffic, Ludington MI
Road ClosureNavigation restrictions are in place near Ludington Harbor due to hazardous vessel traffic congestion. Vessels must keep specific distances from larger vessels, and violators face fines or penalties.
Audio|Source: Straits Area Marine Radio
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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 Pier Market Lake, as well as navigable waters of Lake Michigan, within a thousand yards of Ludington, 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 vessels greater than 100 feet in length, transiting through the regulated navigation area.
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Per 46, UNC 70036, the violators may be fined up to $117,608.
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for each violation among others, civil and or criminal penalties.
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This took effect on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 0400 local size.
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For further details, contact Sick Lake Michigan at (number withheld) or via Channel 16.
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Ludington, MI 49431
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