Temporary navigation restrictions imposed near Ludington Harbor, Ludington MI
Road ClosureThe Coast Guard has issued temporary navigation restrictions near Ludington Harbor and Pier Marquette Lake due to hazardous conditions and increased vessel traffic. Boaters must keep required distances from large vessels. Violators face heavy fines. Restrictions start on Friday, August 29, 2025.
Audio|Source: Grand Traverse Bay Marine Radio
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Transcript:
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All stations, all station, this is the United States Coast Graphic, Michigan, United States Coast Croscience,
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United States Coast for Lake Michigan.
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Broadcast notes, Mariners, 02, or 8 Tech25, Lake Michigan, near 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 1,000 yards of lead to Michigan Harbor entrance.
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Per 33 CFR 165, decimal 972, vessels in waterway users must maintain the distance of at least 440 yards from the bow, 100 yards from the stern, and 35 yards on the 4-inch starboard side of any vessel greater than 100 feet in length, tracing through the regulated navigation area.
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Per 46 U.S.D.
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70336, violators may be fined. up to (number withheld) for each violation among other civil and or criminal penalties. This effect on Friday, August 29, 225 at 0400 level crime.
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For further details, contact Seck Lake Michigan at (number withheld) or via Channel 16. This is United States Coast Guard, Tech Lake Michigan. Out!
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Ludington, MI 49431
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