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East Coast Alerts by Mel Neale November 19, 2009
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Posted: November 19, 2009
New Dates for 10-Day ICW Closure at Ben Sawyer Bridge:
It’s now one day later, but please notice the information in the second paragraph below:*
MSIB (63-09) –AICW 10-Day Closure December 1-11, 2009; Ben Sawyer Bridge, SC
Update #3 & Issued: November 18, 2009 1430 Expires: December 15, 2009 0600
Due to a scheduled replacement of the Ben Sawyer Bridge’s swing span, the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) will be closed to marine traffic from Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at 12:01 A.M. through Friday, December 11, 2009 at 11:59 P.M. The Coast Guard will enforc...... Read More

East Coast Alerts by Mel Neale November 12, 2009
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Posted: November 12, 2009
“November Northeaster” Hits North Carolina and Virginia HARD:
Ida’s remnants are sitting almost stationary off the lower NC Outer Banks and there’s a strong high pressure system over New England. The proximity of the two systems sets up a classic squeeze play with which we in southeastern Virginia are very familiar—strong Northeast winds, rain and tidal flooding. This one is a three-day event, with storm warnings on the Virginia portion of the Chesapeake Bay and coastal waters. Hurricane force winds are reported to be possible offshore in the Gulf Stre...... Read More

East Coast Alerts by Mel Neale October 30, 2009
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Posted: November 03, 2009

From the USCG 5th District Bridge Branch Chief:
NEW JERSEY INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY (NJICW) - LITTLE EGG HARBOR TO CAPE MAY – INSIDE THOROFARE TO PERFORM URGENT MECHANICAL REPAIRS, MARINERS ARE ADVISED THAT THE AMTRAK NEW JERSEY TRANSIT RAIL OPERATIONS AUTOMATED RAILROAD BRIDGE (AT NJICW MILE 68.9) ACROSS BEACH THOROFARE AT ATLANTIC CITY WILL BE CLOSED TO VESSELS REQUIRING AN OPENING ON THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE:
EACH DAY BEGINNING 9 AM TO 1 PM AND FROM 2 PM TO 4 PM ON TUE 10 NOV 09 TO FRI 13 NOV 09;
FROM 7 AM ON SAT 14 NOV 09 THROUGH 3 PM ON MON 16 NOV 09; AND FROM 9 AM TO...... Read More

East Coast Alerts By Mel Neale Oct 1, 2009
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Posted: October 01, 2009
Moore Haven Lock Open:
A Notice to Navigation Interests from the USACE Jacksonville dated September 24, 2009 reports that the Moore Haven Lock opened on September 23, 2009. It is now finally possible to cross the State of Florida using the Okeechobee Waterway. *
*Italicized text above and below indicates our comment or paraphrase. Plain text is copied from the Notices to Mariners or other sources given.
Alligator River Bridge, Mile 84.2, to Close for Repairs:
Mariners are advised that due to mechanical repairs the US 64 Swing Bridge at AIWW mile 84.2 across the...... Read More

East Coast Alerts By Mel Neale September 17, 2009
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Posted: September 17, 2009
New 802 Bridge Construction Operations: Beaufort, SC:
Due to the construction of the new 802 Bridge over the Beaufort River in Beaufort, SC, Misener Marine Construction (MMCI) will begin installing a temporary work trestle on the East side (Beaufort side) of the channel and extending into the waterway on or about Tuesday, September 8th through Wednesday, September 23, 2009.
On or about Saturday, Saturday 26th through Monday, September 28, 2009, MMCI will be mobilizing their floating equipment, which consists of two barges and a tug boat, to the new 802 Bridge Construct...... Read More

East Coast Alerts By Mel Neale September 3, 2009
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Posted: September 04, 2009
Grounded Russian Submarine Museum:
Truth is stranger than fiction:* An obsolete Russian submarine, once a floating museum in Providence, RI, has been moved to a waterfront scrapping facility just north of the National Grid LNG tank on the west bank of the Providence River. The submarine is grounded in the bank of the river and is moored to an adjacent spud barge while scrapping operations are conducted. The Russian submarine lies parallel to the west side of the navigable channel. Its bow points north and is just outside the channel at position 41º - 48.2465’ North, 07...... Read More

East Coast Alerts By Mel Neale August 20, 2009
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Posted: August 20, 2009
Gilmerton Bridge, ICW Mile 5.8--More Problems:
Due to damage to the fendering system on the west side of the Gilmerton Bridge, mariners should use extreme caution when transiting through the bridge while the temporary fendering system is in place and during reconstruction of the system. (USCG 5th District LNM 33). This bridge was hit by a tug and barge during bad weather last week. The heavily used bridge was closed to vehicular traffic and the ICW was closed to vessels during inspection of the damage. This follows several weekends of closure due to scheduled repairs earlier in th...... Read More

East Coast Alerts By Mel Neale August 6, 2009
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Posted: August 06, 2009
New NOAA Alert: Hurricane Season and El Nino 2009:
NOAA has downgraded the outlook for the 2009 Hurricane Season because of the effects of the recently formed El Nino, but warns us all not to let our guard down (NOAA News, August 6, 2009). There are other factors in play that may cause a higher number of storms or stronger storms than during previous El Nino cycles. While the outlook may have been downgraded, it important, as pointed out in this article, that late season tropical storms and hurricanes can be just as deadly as early ones. Two examples of strong hurricanes that form...... Read More

East Coast Alerts By Mel Neale July 23, 2009
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Posted: July 23, 2009

Cancelled: ICW Closure at New Oak Island Bridge, NC, Mile 316.6:
(From the USCG 5th District Bridge Branch)*
Due to construction problems, the girder erection has been delayed and this temporary safety zone has been cancelled:
NORTH CAROLINA – ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY – OAK ISLAND, SAFETY ZONE/WATERWAY CLOSURE
The Coast Guard will establish a temporary safety zone on the waters of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway at mile 316.6 (33?-55.63’N, 078?-9.37’W) Oak Island, Brunswick County, North Carolina (CHART 11534). The safety zone is necessary to...... Read More

East Coast Alerts By Mel Neale July 9, 2009
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Posted: July 09, 2009
ICW Closure at New Oak Island Bridge, NC, Mile 316.6:
I spoke with the Coast Guard Sector North Carolina on July 8 at the number given below and was informed that they had just that hour received information that the ICW closure described below would extend until August 12, 2009. They said that details are not yet available, like whether any vessels would be allowed to pass through the reported 10.5 hour daily daytime closure period for three weeks, but we will keep you posted.*
MSIB 04-09, USCG Sector North Carolina:
The Coast Guard will establish a temporary saf...... Read More

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