Coast Guard issues navigation rules for Ludington Harbor, Ludington MI


The Coast Guard has imposed navigation rules in Ludington Harbor and Pier Market Lake due to hazardous conditions caused by increased vessel traffic. Vessels must keep specific distances from large ships, and those who violate these rules can be fined up to a large amount. This measure aims to ensure maritime safety.
Audio|Source: Straits Area Marine Radio
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Transcript:
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Takehirtay, all stations, all stations, all stations, all stations.
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This is the United States District of Lake Michigan, United States.
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...which listen to you on 2-2 Alpha for Second Lake Michigan Broadcast the community
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0248, Section 5.
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Secretary, Michigan, out.
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Security Security, all stations, all stations, all stations.
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This is United States Coast, Creswick, Michigan, United States Coast, Forest, Lake Michigan.
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United States Coast, Frederick, Lake Michigan.
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Broadcast, Nocaminers, 02-48-2-8 Tech-25, Lake Michigan, Ludington 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 areas covering all navigable waters of Ludington Harbor Ship Channel, and Piermarket 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 2, 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 USB 7036, the violators may be fined up to (number withheld).
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heard each violation among others, civil and or criminal penalties.
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This took effect on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 0,400 local gun.
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For further details, contact Tech Lake, Michigan at (number withheld), or via Channel 16.
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The United Coast Guard, Tech Lake, Michigan.
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Out.
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Ludington, MI 49431
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