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Coast Guard warns of traffic congestion near Ludington Harbor, Ludington MI

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Reported: 09/13/2025 10:10 PM (PDT)

Ludington, MI 49431

The Coast Guard issued a safety warning about hazardous vessel traffic near Ludington Harbor and Pier Market Lake. All vessels must keep specified distances from large ships to prevent congestion. Violations can result in fines up to $117,608. The regulated navigation area includes Ludington Harbor Ship Channel, Pier Market Lake, and nearby Lake Michigan waters. The safety rules took effect on August 29, 2025.

Audio|Source: Grand Traverse Bay Marine Radio

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Transcript:

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Security, off-stations, all stations, all station.

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This is United States Coast Guard Lake Michigan, United States Coast Guard Lake Michigan.

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Broadcast notes of Mariners 0-2-48-25, Lake Michigan, Ludington Harbor, and Pier Market Lake.

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Due to hazardous conditions resulting from increased vessel traffic congestion, the Coast Guard has activated the regulated navigation area, covering all navigable waters of Ludington Harbor Ship Channel, and Piermarket Lake, as well as navigable waters of Lake Michigan within 1,000 yards of Ludington Harbor entrance.

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Lake Michigan within 1,000 yards of Ludington Harbor entrance.

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Per regulation, vessels and waterway users must keep 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 law,

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violators may be fined up to 117,608 dollars 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.

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For further details, contact Tech 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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