Navigation rules set for Ludington Harbor and Pere Marquette Lake, Mason County MI
Other CrimesThe Coast Guard established a regulated navigation area in Ludington Harbor and Pere Marquette Lake due to hazardous vessel traffic. Vessels must keep specific distances from large ships in the area, and violators face fines.
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 Pere Marquette Lake, as well as navigable waters of Lake Michigan, within 1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000.
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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, transitioning through the regulated navigation area.
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Per 46 U.S.D.
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7036, the violators may be fined up to (number withheld) for each violation among other civil and or criminal...
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This took effect on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 0,400 local time.
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Location mentioned:
Pere Marquette River, Michigan 49449
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