Coast Guard sets navigation rules near Ludington Harbor, Ludington MI
Other Non-Crime EventThe Coast Guard has established strict vessel distance rules near Ludington Harbor due to hazardous conditions and heavy traffic. Vessels must keep minimum distances from large ships. Fines up to $170,608 apply for violations. The rules start August 29, 2025, at 4 a.m.
Audio|Source: Grand Traverse Bay Marine Radio
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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 in the U-market Lake as well as navigable waters of Lake Michigan within a thousand yards of Ludington Harbor entrance per 3-3 CFR 165-d number 722 vessels and waterway users must maintain a distance of at least 440 yards from the bow, 100 yards from the Thern, and 35 yards from the port and starboard side of any vessel greater than 100 feet in length transiting through the ravenant navigation area.
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Per 46 U.S.B.
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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 is an effect on Friday.
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August 29th, 2025, at 0400 local sign.
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Ludington, MI 49431
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