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- SECTOR SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND, EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (EEZ) ATON / ATON Changes Location: 41-09.45N 071-15.53W Aid Name: Revolution Wind WTG AJ02 LLNR: 602.08 Action: ESTABLISH MRASS The Marine Radio Activated Sound Signal (MRASS) will be activated by keying VHF radio channel 83A 5 times within 10 seconds. The MRASS will sound every 30 seconds (4 seconds on 26 seconds off) for 45 minutes from last VHF activation. Valid 2026-10-30 to 2027-04-28. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- HACKENSACK RIVER General / Bridges T00:00:00.000Z To: 2027-02-27T00:00:00.000Z Location: 40-44.44N 074-04.88W Bridge Name: Rt 7 Witt Penn Bridge From November 30, 2026 to February 27, 2027, between 7:00 am to 3:00 pm weekdays, a crane barge with manlift will be utilized within the navigable channel adjacent to the fenders around Piers 1 E and 1 W of the Witt Penn (Route 7) Bridge, mile 3.1, across the Hackensack River. Access to the work area will constitute 50% of the channel width. Mariners requiring full horizontal clearance can contact the contractor via marine radio VHF-FM Ch 13/16 or by calling (201) 675-1553 or (609) 694-5938. A 4 hour notice is required for transit. Mariners are advised to exercise caution and reduce wake when transiting the area. Valid 2026-10-29 until further notice. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM01-83F702SÉCURITÉMAIN CHANNEL - BUTTERMILK CHANNEL General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Facilities, Barriers, Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties / Dikes Location: 40-41.19N 074-00.91W Mariners are advised that marine demolition and construction operations will be conducted at Yankee Pier, Governors Island, near Craig Road South and Division Road, Brooklyn, New York, at approximate position 40°41'11.2"N, 74°00'54.6"W. Work includes demolition of the existing pier and removal of a ferry barge, followed by installation of a pipe-pile-supported pier, precast pile caps and planks, cast-in-place topping slabs, a new barge and floating dock, monopiles, fendering, and associated marine appurtenances. Operations are scheduled from November 11, 2026, through December 6, 2028, generally Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with potential extended shifts during in-water work windows. Work vessels CB BERGEN and RTC 320 will be on scene. Mariners are urged to transit the area with caution and provide 24 hours’ notice to facilitate vessel movements and avoid impeding navigation. Valid 2026-10-29 to 2026-12-07. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- NAHANT HARBOR - SAUGUS RIVER APPROACH CHANNEL ATON / ATON Changes Location: 42-26.50N 070-57.51W Aid Name: Saugus River Approach Channel Buoy 7 LLNR: 10665 Action: RELOCATE TO: 42-26.50N 070-57.51W. Valid 2026-10-29 to 2026-12-28. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM01-F7C9C1SÉCURITÉMAIN CHANNEL - BUTTERMILK CHANNEL General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Facilities, Barriers, Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties / Dikes Location: 40-41.12N 074-00.62W Mariners are advised that pier-strengthening operations will be conducted at Pier 10, Berth 10, Brooklyn Marine Terminal, Red Hook, Brooklyn, New York, in Buttermilk Channel, Upper New York Bay, centered at approximately 40°41.106′ N, 074°00.606′ W. From November 2, 2026, through January 15, 2027, a crane barge moored alongside the berth face will support installation of approximately 110 steel pipe piles and construction of concrete pile caps. Material barges and tugs may transit to and from the site. Operations will occur Monday through Saturday during daylight hours, approximately 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. All equipment will remain within the Pier 10 berth limits and the federal channel will remain unobstructed. Mariners are requested to pass at minimum wake and exercise caution in the vicinity. Work vessels will monitor VHF Channels 13 and 16. Valid 2026-11-02 to 2027-01-16. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM01-71A5E4SÉCURITÉBEACH CHANNEL - GRASS HASSOCK CHANNEL General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging Mariners are advised that coastal restoration work will be conducted in Jamaica Bay, at Sommerville Basin along the east shore, in approximate position 40-36.17N 073-47.03W, from November 9, 2026, through March 31, 2027, or sooner. The project involves installation of a stone sill to retain sand and restore tidal salt marsh habitat. Operations are expected Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; however, work hours may vary based on tidal conditions. Equipment on scene may include an articulating dump truck, bulldozer, front-end loader, and tracked long-reach excavator. All work will occur outside the navigation channel. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area. 40-36.17N 073-47.03W Location: 40-36.17N 073-47.03W Valid 2026-11-09 to 2027-04-01. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- BOSTON NORTH CHANNEL - PRESIDENT ROADS General / Marine Events / Fireworks MA - BOSTON – BOSTON INNER HARBOR - BOSTON CELEBRATION NEW YEARS EVE FIREWORKS – FIREWORKS – Pyrotecnico is hosting the Boston Celebration New Years Eve Fireworks on December 31, 2026, from 11:55 PM to 00:15 AM on January 01, 2027. There is a 350’ yard safety around a fireworks barge off Long Wharf in approximate position 420 21.7.’N 0710 02.6’W. The person responsible for on scene safety can be reached at 603-494-2318. For more information, please contact Tara Hughgill at 603-235-4656. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM01-4A3712SÉCURITÉMAIN CHANNEL - HUDSON RIVER General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging Location: 42-37.00N 073-45.46W • Mariners are advised that maintenance dredging will be conducted at the Sprague Energy fuel terminal within the Port of Rensselaer, on the east side of the Hudson River Federal Navigation Channel near river mile 142, from November 9 through December 31, 2026. Operations will occur Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. A sectional excavator mounted on a spud barge, hopper barges, tugboats Sunfish and Marion B, and workboats will be on scene. A lighted turbidity curtain marked with spar buoys will be deployed around the in-water work area. Dredged material will be transported approximately one mile upriver to the Port of Rensselaer scrap dock for unloading. The dredge barge will be spudded outside the channel when not actively dredging. Vessel traffic may pass safely through the federal navigation channel; mariners are requested to use caution, transit at a safe speed, and contact the contractor on VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16 or by telephone at 518-451-0961 for passing arrangements. Valid 2026-11-09 to 2027-01-01. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM01-E6BEF1SÉCURITÉRARITAN RIVER CUTOFF CHANNEL - RARITAN RIVER General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Boring and Core Samples Location: 40-30.01N 074-16.98W Mariners are advised that from November 2 through November 23, 2026, marine construction and environmental sampling operations will be conducted on the Raritan River near Perth Amboy, New Jersey, in approximate position 40-30.008N, 074-16.980W. Operations will involve a spud barge equipped with a GeoProbe 5400 rig, or a workboat with a smaller support vessel, conducting well point testing and installation, retrieval, and testing of sediment bed samplers. Work will occur daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vessels will operate near the edge of the navigation channel and can generally move upon request; however, mariners should anticipate a 30- to 60-minute delay during certain sampling activities. Mariners are requested to exercise caution and contact on-scene vessels on VHF Channels 13 or 16. Valid 2026-11-02 to 2026-11-24. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM01-82B1A2SÉCURITÉRARITAN RIVER CUTOFF CHANNEL - RARITAN RIVER General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Boring and Core Samples Mariners are advised that Aqua Survey, Inc. will conduct sediment-sampling operations in the vicinity of Ward Point Bend, Raritan Bay, Staten Island, NY, from November 2 through November 20, 2026. Operations will occur Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. using the vessels R/V Tesla and R/V Prattis. The vessels will monitor VHF Channels 13 and 16 and can move on demand to avoid impeding navigation. Mariners should use caution, proceed at a safe speed, and provide adequate clearance when transiting the area. Valid 2026-11-02 to 2026-11-14. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- HUTCHINSON RIVER General / Bridges Location: 40-53.13N 073-49.22W Bridge Name: I 95 Bridge From November 16, 2026 to November 20, 2026, between 8 am to 4 pm, a contractor, Arthur DiCesare, will be performing a dive inspection of the I-95 Bridge across Hutchinson River at mile 2.2, in Bronx, NY. The contractor will be utilizing a 16 foot duck boat for this inspection. Mariners requiring full horizontal clearance can contact the contractor via marine radio VHF-FM Ch 13/16 or by calling Clay Carlson at (959) 988-3963. Mariners are advised to exercise caution and reduce wake when transiting the area. Valid 2026-10-28 to 2026-11-21. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM01-3E253CSÉCURITÉPRESIDENT ROADS - MYSTIC RIVER General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Facilities, Barriers, Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties / Dikes Location: 42-23.71N 071-04.51W 42-23.66N 071-04.48W 42-23.65N 071-04.50W 42-23.70N 071-04.53W 42-23.71N 071-04.51W MASSACHUSETTS – BOSTON INNER HARBOR – MYSTIC RIVER – AMELIA EAHART DAM COMMERCIAL LOCK - Lock Closure Mariners are advised that the Amelia Earhart Dam Commercial Lock is undergoing repairs and will be unavailable to vessel traffic from November 16th, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. until December 19th, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Both Recreational Locks will remain fully operational and available for passage by vessels with a beam of less than 22-feet. For more information mariners may contact the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Mr. William Gode at (617) 828-1629 or Mr. Theodore Bien-Aime at 617/938-4628. Mariners are advised to plan accordingly and use caution when transiting the area. Valid 2026-11-15 to 2026-12-20. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- NARROWS BAY General / Bridges Location: 40-44.32N 072-52.10W Bridge Name: Smith Point Bridge From November 9, 2026 to November 19, 2026, a contractor (HNTB), will be conducting biennial inspections at the William Floyd (Smith Point) Parkway across Narrow Bay at mile 6.1.. Contractor will be utilizing a barge with a manlift to perform the inspections. Mariners requiring full horizontal clearance or any questions and concerns can contact the contractor via marine radio VHF-FM Ch 13/16 or call Terrence Hooker at 347-879-2226. Mariners are advised to exercise caution and reduce wake when transiting the area. Valid 2026-10-27 to 2026-11-20. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM01-A754E8SÉCURITÉNAHANT HARBOR - SAUGUS RIVER APPROACH CHANNEL General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Boring and Core Samples Location: 42-26.74N 070-57.94W 42-26.73N 070-57.91W 42-26.54N 070-57.99W 42-26.54N 070-58.02W 42-26.74N 070-57.94W MASSACHUSETTS – LYNN/REVERE - SAUGUS RIVER – GENERAL EDWARDS BRIDGE – Boring Operations Mariners are advised that New England Boring Contractors will be conducting boring operations in the vicinity of the General Edwards Bridge Rt 1A Lynn/Revere. Operations will commenced on Monday August 24, 2026, and are being extended to Friday November 27, 2026. Hours of operations are 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the duration of the operations. On scene equipment will consist of the 18’x35’ jack-up barge Seismic Princess #7. All proposed boring locations are located outside of the navigable channel. For more information mariners may contact New England Boring Representative at (603) 828-6115 or (774) 259-2978. On scene vessel will be monitoring VHF-FM Ch 13/16. Mariners are advised to use caution and transit at slow speed to minimize wake when transiting the area. Valid 2026-10-27 to 2026-11-27. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- PLUM ISLAND SOUND - MERRIMACK RIVER General / Bridges / Construction Location: 42-46.43N 071-04.58W Bridge Name: Basiliere Bridge MASSACHUSETTS– HAVERHILL-MERRIMACK RIVER–BASILIERE BRIDGE– Temporary Gas Main Installation Mariners are advised that the Middlesex Corporation will be installing a temporary gas main beneath the west side of the bridge deck. In water work will commence Saturday November 21, 2026, and continue through Friday October 30, 2026. Installation of the gas main will be conducted from a 40x40 barge with a man lift, an assist tug, and multiple work skiffs. Upon completion of the temp gas line turbidity curtains will be installed to commence cofferdam installation. All work will be conducted outside of the navigational channel. Barges and tending vessels will be secured outside of the navigational channel outside of work hours and lit on all four corners of the barge. Questions may be directed to Mr. Henry Mulvey (978) 429-1388 or Mr. Kyle Bushnell (978) 870-0423. On scene vessels can be reached via channel 13/16 VHF-FM. Mariners are urged to transit at slow speed No Wake through the project. Valid 2026-10-26 to 2027-04-24. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM01-136D72SÉCURITÉLONG ISLAND SOUND EASTERN PART - NEW HAVEN HARBOR General / MSIB Location: 41-16.93N 072-54.93W SUMMARY: The U.S. Anny Corps of Engineers (USACE). New England District, will be conducting dredging operations in support of the New Haven Harbor Improvement Project in New Haven, Connecticut. Mariners are advised to use caution, maintain a proper lookout. and communicate early with the dredging vessel when operating in or near the project area. SITUATION: The New Haven Harbor Improvement Project will modernize approximately 5.5 miles of the federal navigation channel serving the deep-water terminals of New Haven. Great Lakes Dock and Dredge Company, under contract with USACE, is expected to conduct work over two dredging cycles. The first one beginning in October 2026 and continuing through March 2027, and the second cycle beginning in October 2027 and continuing through March 2028. Operations are planned to take place 24 hours a clay, 7 days a week. Planned improvements include deepening the entrance channel, main channel, maneuvering area, and turning basin from 35 feet to 40 feet; widening the entrance channel from 500 feet to 600 feet outside the breakwaters; widening the channel bend between the breakwaters from 560 feet to 800 feet; widening the main channel inside the harbor from 400 feet to 500 feet; and optimizing the turning basin for larger vessels. Dredging operations may affect normal vessel movement, maneuvering, and transit within New Haven Harbor. Mariners should anticipate the presence of dredging equipment and associated support vessels within the federal navigation channel and surrounding work areas. Vessels looking to transit the area are urged to contact the dredge early to arrange safe passage and to maintain a proper lookout when navigating near operations. COMMUNICATIONS: For urgent safety-of-life matters, please contact the Sector Long Island Sound Command Center on VHF-FM Channel 16 or call (866) 299-8031. Working Vessels will monitor channels 13, 16, and 79. Additionally, please check USCG Navigation Center oflen for updates to the public from the US Coast Guard. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to Lieutenant Joel Chapman. ChiefofWaterways Management Division at (475) 355-5336 or email [email protected]. Valid 2026-10-26 to 2027-04-01. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- MAIN CHANNEL - EAST RIVER MAIN CHANNEL General / Bridges / Inspection Location: 40-42.82N 073-58.33W Bridge Name: Williamsburg Bridge From October 26, 2026, to November 20, 2026, between 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday, a cable and tower inspection will take place at the Williamsburg Bridge across East River at mile 2.3, in Brooklyn, NY. Safety boat CT8893BM will be on scene during inspection operations. Mariners requiring full vertical clearance can contact the contractor via marine radio VHF-FM Ch. 13/16 or by calling (860) 707-7337. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area. Valid 2026-10-26 to 2026-11-21. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) - SAKONNET RIVER General / Autonomous Vessel Operations Mariners are advised that VATN Systems will conduct a two-week Maritime Execution Team event on the Sakonnet River, Rhode Island, from Island Park to McCorrie Point, from November 2 through November 13, 2026. Operations will take place on the west side of the river, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Equipment includes multiple uncrewed surface vessels, a 74-foot workboat, a 48-foot RHIB, and a 24-foot RHIB. Mariners are requested to use caution when transiting the area and contact vessels on VHF-FM Channels 10 or 16. Valid 2026-10-26 to 2027-04-24. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM01-3C59E0SÉCURITÉMAIN CHANNEL - BAY RIDGE CHANNEL General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Survey Operations Location: 40-38.03N 074-02.55W Mariners are advised that Aqua Survey, Inc. will conduct sediment-sampling operations in the Bay Ridge and Red Hook Channels, New York Harbor, from October 26 through November 13, 2026. Operations will occur Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vessels R/V Tesla, R/V Manasquan, and R/V Prattis will be on scene and can be contacted on VHF Channels 13 and 16. The vessels will be able to move on demand to avoid impeding navigation. Mariners are urged to use caution and proceed at a safe speed when transiting the area. Valid 2026-10-26 to 2026-11-14. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM01-24A5A9SÉCURITÉWEST CHANNEL - GREAT SOUTH BAY General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging Location: 40-38.53N 073-15.27W Captree State Park Boat Basin: Beginning October 26, 2026, through December 31, 2026, cutter-suction dredging operations will be conducted within Captree State Park Boat Basin, centered at approximately 40°38'31.9"N, 073°15'16.5"W. Operations will occur seven days per week, up to 12 hours per day. Equipment on scene will include the dredges GREAT GUN and LIL DRAGON, a 30-foot by 80-foot excavator barge, the tug UNCLE BILL, and an unnamed skiff. Mariners are urged to transit the area with caution, reduce speed, and avoid creating wake. Dredging vessels can be contacted on VHF-FM Channels 16 and 65. Mariners requiring passage should provide at least 30 minutes advance notice to allow dredging equipment to move and avoid impeding navigation. On-scene contact: Matt Grant, (516) 315-4917. Valid 2026-10-26 to 2027-01-01. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM01-F94BD4SÉCURITÉNEW BEDFORD CHANNEL - NEW BEDFORD HARBOR CHANNEL General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging DW White Construction Inc. will conduct intermittent disposal of material into CAD Cell 3 in the Acushnet River, at approximate position 41°37'27.37"N, 070°54'52.10"W, from October 23, 2026, through July 8, 2027. Operations will occur Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Equipment on scene may include the push boats SHEELAGH M and ERIN ASHLEY; spud barges KS1502 and POSEIDON SECTIONAL; barges LITTLE JEFF and 61B; and a Caterpillar 390 excavator. Work at Shuster Wharf will be conducted without a silt curtain to avoid impeding channel navigation. Work within CAD Cell 3 will occur inside a silt curtain. Mariners are requested to use caution, maintain a safe speed and distance, and contact project vessels on VHF-FM Channels 13, 16, or 71 for passing arrangements. Valid 2026-10-21 to 2027-07-09. Position 41-37.45N 070-54.87W USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) General / Hazards To Navigation / Obstructions Location: 43-00.25N 070-41.68W NEW HAMPSHIRE - PISCATAQUA RIVER APPROACH - SCIENTIFIC EQUIPMENT DEPLOYMENT. The University of New Hampshire will deploy a small instrumented oceanographic lander on the seafloor approximately 2.4 NM southeast of Odiorne Point, at approximate position 43°00'15.12"N, 070°41'40.58"W. The lander is approximately 3 meters high and 3 meters by 3 meters in footprint, located in approximately 24 meters of water. Deployment will remain in place from 19 October 2026 through 19 April 2027. Mariners are advised to use caution when transiting the area. Valid 2026-10-19 to 2027-04-20. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM01-3147CESÉCURITÉLONG ISLAND SOUND EASTERN PART - NEW HAVEN HARBOR General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging Location: 41-17.36N 072-54.50W Mariners are advised that maintenance dredging will occur at 30 Waterfront Street in New Haven Harbor, Connecticut. The work will remove approximately 10,300 cubic yards of material from an approximately 77,450-square-foot area to a design depth of -35 feet mean low water, with up to two feet of allowable overdepth. Dredges, barges, scows, and support vessels may be operating in the area during the in-water work window of October 1 through January 31. Mariners should use caution, maintain a safe distance from project equipment, and comply with directions from the dredging contractor, harbor authorities, and the U.S. Coast Guard. Valid 2026-10-19 to 2027-01-31. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- HACKENSACK RIVER - PASSAIC RIVER General / Bridges / Public Notice Location: 40-44.71N 074-09.94W Bridge Name: Bridge St Bridge Essex County Department of Public Works (ECDPW) proposes to replace the Bridge Street Bridge across the Passaic River, between the City of Newark and Township of Harrison, Essex and Hudson Counties, New Jersey. The Public Notice solicits public comment on the proposed vertical and horizontal clearances. Interested parties are requested to provide input to the Coast Guard on the impacts to navigation of the proposed clearances. Comments may be submitted to Commander (dpb), First Coast Guard District Bridge Branch at the address on the Public Notice, or by email to [email protected] through December 5, 2026. Valid 2026-10-15 to 2026-12-05. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) General / Bridges From October 15, 2026, to April 30, 2027, contractors will be conducting structural repairs and painting of the Oyster Harbors (West Bay) Bridge across West Bay at mile 1.2 in Osterville, MA. From October 15, 2026, to December 14, 2026, work will be conducted from platforms suspended from the low structural steel of each approach span. Vertical clearance beneath each approach span will be maintained at 10 feet above Mean High Water. From December 15, 2026, through April 30, 2027. Work platforms will be deployed from the low structural steel of the moveable span above the navigation channel. Vertical clearance beneath the moveable span will be maintained above 10 feet at Mean High Water. During this time frame, the moveable span will remain in the closed position and will not open for marine traffic. Vessels capable of transiting under the moveable span in the closed position may continue to do so. Mariners can obtain information about specific information about this project by contacting the on-site contractor at (857) 829-1047. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area. Position 41-37.40N 070-23.80W USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LONG ISLAND SOUND WESTERN PART - SAUGATUCK RIVER General / Bridges / Closure (Scheduled Or Emergency) Due to a mechanical failure, the Metro-North Railroad Bridge across the Saugatuck River at mile 1.1 in Westport CT is inoperable and unable to open for vessel traffic until further notice. Updates regarding the status of repairs will be provided when available. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area. Position 41-07.17N 073-22.10W USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- BRONX RIVER General / Bridges / Inspection Location: 40-49.37N 073-53.06W Bridge Name: Eastern Bridge Contractor, AI Engineers, will be performing inspections at the Bruckner Expressway Bridge across Bronx River at mile 1.1 between November 9, 2026 through November 13, 2026 between 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 pm. Contractor will be utilizing a barge, manlift and rescue boat. Mariners requiring full horizontal clearance can contact the contractor via marine radio VHF-FM CH 13/16 or call Abanoub Abdelmaseh (201) 779-0949. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area. Valid 2026-10-14 to 2026-11-14. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM01-9D5D01SÉCURITÉMAIN CHANNEL - HUDSON RIVER General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging Mariners are advised that maintenance dredging operations will be conducted at the Sims Metal Terminal within the Port of Albany, along the western shore of the Hudson River near river mile 141.5, from October 19 through November 30, 2026, Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The approximately 1.5-acre work area will include a sectional excavator spud barge, hopper barges, tugboat, and workboats. A lighted turbidity curtain marked with spar buoys will surround the in-water work area; support vessels may operate outside the curtain at times. The federal navigation channel will remain open, and dredging activities are not expected to impede transiting vessel traffic. Mariners should exercise caution, reduce wake as appropriate, and contact the contractor on VHF-FM Channels 13 or 16, or by telephone at 518-260-3064, for passing information. Valid 2026-10-19 to 2026-11-30. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- MAIN CHANNEL - EAST RIVER MAIN CHANNEL General / Bridges / Maintenance Location: 40-45.42N 073-57.28W Bridge Name: Queensboro Bridge On October 23,, between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., a bridge traveler will be operated under the Queensboro Bridge over East River at mile 5.5 to perform bridge inspection. Mariners requiring full vertical clearance can contact the contractor via marine radio VHF-FM Ch. 13/16 or call 917-295-1856 or 917-471-2257. The traveler platform will be moved out of the navigable channel after work hours or when not in use. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area. Valid 2026-10-23 to 2027-04-24. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM01-45AD33SÉCURITÉMAIN CHANNEL - EAST RIVER MAIN CHANNEL General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Facilities, Barriers, Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties / Dikes Location: 40-42.90N 073-58.46W MARINERS ARE ADVISED that precast erection operations for a new esplanade will be conducted on the East River between East Houston Street and East 14th Street, New York, NY, from 20 October 2026 through 30 March 2027, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Operations will involve a 240-foot crane barge and 175-foot material barges in the vicinity of 40-42.90N 073-58.46W. Barge placements may extend up to 40 feet into the 1,300-foot-wide federal channel. Mariners are urged to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and proceed with caution. For passing arrangements, contact the tug DEBORAH QUINN on VHF Channels 13 or 66. Material barges require one-hour notice; the spud barge requires 24-hour notice Valid 2026-10-13 to 2027-03-31. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) - WEST PASSAGE General / Miscellaneous Location: 41-26.63N 071-20.63W 41-22.64N 071-18.81W 41-22.72N 071-27.44W 41-26.58N 071-24.95W 41-26.63N 071-20.63W Anduril Industries will conduct autonomous underwater vehicle testing in Rhode Island Sound from October 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026, daily from 0600 to 1800. Operations will involve a 19-foot autonomous underwater vehicle and support vessel F/V VOYAGER. The operating area is bounded by the approximate positions listed above. Mariners are requested to use caution when transiting the area. F/V VOYAGER may be contacted on VHF-FM channels 16 and 13. Once submerged and on mission, the AUV will be restricted in its ability to maneuver until it reaches its preset destination. the underwater vehicle will not operate in marked channels of separation schemes. Valid 2026-10-13 to 2026-12-31. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND, EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (EEZ) General / Miscellaneous Location: 41-15.89N 070-18.85W 40-50.42N 070-18.77W 40-49.48N 071-38.36W 41-07.96N 071-38.03W 41-08.08N 071-28.14W 41-15.77N 071-27.90W 41-15.89N 070-18.85W EXAILS's DriX 18 will be conducting fish stock surveys in and around • Block Island wind farm • South Fork wind • Revolution wind • Vineyard wind 1 • Sunrise wind The DriX 18 remote operations center can be contacted at (401) 256-1561 This number can be reached 24 hours a day and 7 days a week during the survey. Valid 2026-10-13 to 2026-11-14. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- GREAT KILLS HARBOR General / Bridges Location: 40-34.61N 074-11.43W Bridge Name: W Shore Expwy Bridges From October 19, 2026 through December 30, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., contractors will be utilizing a barge with a 60’ manlift under the West Shore 440 Highway Bridge over Fresh Kills at mile 0.4 to perform bridge inspection. The barge will be moved out of the navigable channel after work hours or when not in use. Mariners requiring full clearance can contact the contractor via marine radio VHF-FM Ch. 13/16 or call Rajesh Subedi at (929) 471-3140. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area. Valid 2026-10-13 to 2026-12-31. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND, EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (EEZ) General / Hazards To Navigation / Hazards Location: 40-51.06N 069-54.67W The Coast Guard has received a report of a submerged dredge tied to a red ball buoy located IVO Nantucket Shoal in position 40-51.062N 069-54.671W, All mariners are requested to use caution while transiting the area. Valid 2026-10-13 to 2027-04-11. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- NORTH CHANNEL General / Bridges Location: 40-38.31N 073-52.71W Bridge Name: Belt Pkwy Bridge From October 19, 2026 through December 30, 2026, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., contractors will be utilizing a barge with a 60’ manlift under the Belt Parkway Bridge over Fresh Creek at mile 0.4 to perform bridge inspection. The barge will be moved out of the navigable channel after work hours or when not in use. Mariners requiring full clearance can contact the contractor via marine radio VHF-FM Ch. 13/16 or call Rajesh Subedi at (929) 471-3140. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area. Valid 2026-10-13 to 2026-12-31. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM01-ECC5FASÉCURITÉEAST RIVER MAIN CHANNEL - FLUSHING BAY General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging Maintenance dredging operations are scheduled to occur from 12 October 2026 through 15 December 2026 in the vicinity of Flushing Asphalt, LLC, near 120-01 31st Avenue, Flushing, NY. Work is expected to occur daily from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with the potential for continuous 24-hour operations. Operations will involve a clamshell dredge, spud barge, hopper barges, pushboat, and occasional tug assistance. Mariners are advised to use caution, maintain a safe speed and wake, and contact on-scene vessels as necessary when transiting the area. Valid 2026-10-12 to 2027-01-16. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR SOUTHEASTERN NEW ENGLAND, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) - WEST PASSAGE General / Autonomous Vessel Operations Location: 41-36.75N 071-24.45W Mariners are advised that Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) testing will be conducted dockside at Blue Economy Pier, slips 2 and 3, Quonset, Rhode Island, from 26 October through 13 November 2026, between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily. The 19-foot AUV will remain stationary at the pier and will not enter the waterway. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting in the vicinity and may contact personnel on VHF Channels 13 or 16. Valid 2026-10-08 to 2026-11-14. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LONG ISLAND SOUND EASTERN PART - BRIDGEPORT HARBOR General / Bridges / Temp Deviation Location: 41-10.76N 073-11.16W Bridge Name: Stratford Avenue Bridge The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Stratford Avenue Bridge across Pequonnock River at mile 0.1. Under this temporary deviation the Stratford Ave (Route 130) Bridge may remain closed to mariners from October 16, 2026 through November 17, 2026. Questions may be directed to Brian Brinsmade at (203) 389-3173. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area. Valid 2026-10-07 to 2026-11-17. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- HUDSON RIVER General / Bridges Construction and demolition of the Livingston Avenue Railroad Bridge over the Hudson River at mile 146.2 between Albany and Rensselaer commenced on 18 August 2025. Work hours are Monday through Saturday between 6a.m. and 6 p.m. through December 31, 2026. There will be a safety boat operating IVO the bridge. As part of the tower construction for the bridge, there will be a full channel closure in the Regulated Navigation Area at the construction site from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 17, 2026. From December 14, 2026 through the end of January 2027, barge placement for construction of the tower will reduce the width of the east navigation channel at the bridge to 84.4 feet. Mariners requiring full horizontal clearance in this channel should call 347 924-5635 24-hours in advance of their transit to coordinate barge movement. For construction details please contact Jack Phillips at 347 924-5635 or via marine radio VHF-FM 13/16. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area. Position 42-39.30N 073-44.43W USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- EASTERN APPROACH - EAST PASSAGE General / Hazards To Navigation / Obstructions Location: 41-32.05N 071-20.44W Mariners are advised that a SOFAR drifter buoy with an attached navigational cone will be anchored in the vicinity east of Gould Island, Newport, Rhode Island, at approximate position 41°32.053′N, 071°20.441′W, from October 27 through November 20, 2026. The buoy will remain on scene continuously during this period. Mariners are urged to transit the area with caution and maintain a safe distance from the buoy and associated equipment. Valid 2026-10-27 to 2026-11-21. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM01-7104ACSÉCURITÉEAST RIVER MAIN CHANNEL - BRONX RIVER General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging Location: 40-48.08N 073-51.87W Mariners are advised that Donjon Marine Co., Inc. will conduct dredging operations in the Bronx River Federal Channel from October 12, 2026, through February 15, 2027. Operations are scheduled 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and will involve a dredge, tending tug, towing tugs with dump scows, and a crew boat in the vicinity of approximately 40°48'04.7"N, 073°51'52.5"W. Vessels may contact the dredging operation on VHF Channel 78; the project will also monitor VHF Channels 13, 14, and 16. Mariners are urged to use caution, reduce speed as appropriate, maintain a safe distance from project equipment, and arrange passing with the dredge in advance when possible. The dredge can move upon request but requests 20 to 25 minutes’ notice to clear the channel. Valid 2026-10-12 to 2027-02-16. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM01-A0E6E4SÉCURITÉSWASH CHANNEL - RARITAN BAY General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Survey Operations Location: 40-30.62N 073-56.97W 40-29.87N 073-56.97W 40-29.87N 073-58.44W 40-30.62N 073-58.44W 40-30.62N 073-56.97W Mariners are advised that S. T. Hudson Engineers, Inc. will conduct geotechnical surveys from approximately November 4 through 25, 2026, in Raritan Bay outside the limits of Ambrose Channel, in the vicinity of buoys Green 7, Red 8, Green 9, and Red 10. Operations will occur 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The liftboat NORTHSTAR VOYAGER, a 145-foot jack-up vessel equipped with a coring rig, will be spudded down at fixed boring locations and unable to maneuver. The crew boat NORTHSTAR INTERCEPTOR will support operations. Mariners are urged to use caution, maintain a safe distance, reduce speed, and contact the vessels on VHF Channels 13, 14, or 16 for passing arrangements. Valid 2026-10-15 to 2026-11-06. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- HACKENSACK RIVER General / Bridges Location: 40-45.21N 074-05.73W Bridge Name: Amtrak Portal Bridge Demolition of the Amtrak Portal Drawbridge across Hackensack River at mile 5.0 will commence on October 9, 2026. To accommodate the demolition of the drawbridge superstructure, the Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the moveable bridge. Under this temporary deviation, the bridge may remain in the closed position from October 9, 2026, until superstructure demolition over the navigable channel is complete on or about January 29, 2027. Mariners are also advised that a full channel closure in the vicinity of the bridge will take effect from approximately November 17, 2026, through January 29, 2027. Channel closure dates will be updated as demolition activities progress. Vessels that can make passage without a bridge opening request may do so until channel closures take effect. Mariners are advised to exercise caution and reduce wake when transiting the area. Valid 2026-10-08 to 2027-01-29. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- BEACH CHANNEL General / Bridges Location: 40-35.44N 073-49.19W Bridge Name: Cross Bay Blvd Bridge From October 12, 2026 through November 30, 2026, between 6:30 am to 3:30 pm, a contractor will be performing a repair and inspection of underwater pile and pile caps at the Cross Bay Blvd Bridge across Jamaica Bay at mile 6.0, in Queens, NY. The contractor will be utilizing a pile master 31’ Reg #NY5573GZ and a Steel pontoon “Captain Carter” Reg #NY5490HE for this project. Mariners requiring full horizontal clearance can contact the contractor via marine radio VHF-FM Ch 13/16 or by calling Biarn DeBaun at (973) 670-1490, David McGrath (646) 244-8517, or Eric Van Dormolen at (917) 456-6965. Mariners are advised to exercise caution and reduce wake when transiting the area. Valid 2026-10-06 to 2026-12-01. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) General / Hazards To Navigation / Obstructions Location: 43-48.13N 067-40.78W Mariners are advised that four passive acoustic bottom landers are deployed in the Gulf of Maine at the following approximate positions: 43-48.13N 067-40.78W; 42-51.98N 070-03.81W; 42-37.30N 068-08.87W; and 42-19.21N 067-19.80W. The landers were deployed between September 15 and 29, 2026, and are scheduled for recovery in September 2027. Each lander extends approximately 1.75 meters above the seafloor and has no surface expression. Mariners are advised to use caution when transiting the vicinity of these positions. Valid 2026-10-06 to 2027-09-30. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR BOSTON, EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (EEZ) General / Hazards To Navigation / Obstructions Location: 42-51.98N 070-03.81W Mariners are advised that four passive acoustic bottom landers are deployed in the Gulf of Maine at the following approximate positions: 43-48.13N 067-40.78W; 42-51.98N 070-03.81W; 42-37.30N 068-08.87W; and 42-19.21N 067-19.80W. The landers were deployed between September 15 and 29, 2026, and are scheduled for recovery in September 2027. Each lander extends approximately 1.75 meters above the seafloor and has no surface expression. Mariners are advised to use caution when transiting the vicinity of these positions. Valid 2026-10-06 to 2027-09-30. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR BOSTON, EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (EEZ) General / Hazards To Navigation / Obstructions Location: 42-19.21N 067-19.80W Mariners are advised that four passive acoustic bottom landers are deployed in the Gulf of Maine at the following approximate positions: 43-48.13N 067-40.78W; 42-51.98N 070-03.81W; 42-37.30N 068-08.87W; and 42-19.21N 067-19.80W. The landers were deployed between September 15 and 29, 2026, and are scheduled for recovery in September 2027. Each lander extends approximately 1.75 meters above the seafloor and has no surface expression. Mariners are advised to use caution when transiting the vicinity of these positions. Valid 2026-10-06 to 2027-09-30. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR BOSTON, EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (EEZ) General / Hazards To Navigation / Obstructions Location: 42-37.30N 068-08.87W Mariners are advised that four passive acoustic bottom landers are deployed in the Gulf of Maine at the following approximate positions: 43-48.13N 067-40.78W; 42-51.98N 070-03.81W; 42-37.30N 068-08.87W; and 42-19.21N 067-19.80W. The landers were deployed between September 15 and 29, 2026, and are scheduled for recovery in September 2027. Each lander extends approximately 1.75 meters above the seafloor and has no surface expression. Mariners are advised to use caution when transiting the vicinity of these positions. Valid 2026-10-06 to 2027-09-30. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM01-69BE91SÉCURITÉSECTOR NEW YORK, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) - SANDY HOOK CHANNEL General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging Mariners are advised that Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, LLC will conduct channel maintenance dredging in Sandy Hook Channel, New York Harbor, NJ, from October 4, 2026, through approximately mid-November 2026. Operations will occur 24 hours a day, seven days a week, under U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contract W912DS-26-C-0022. Project vessels will include the mechanical dredge Dredge 54, tugboats Charles James and Larry J. Hebert, scow barges 501 and 502, and the survey/crew boat Calcasieu River. Dredged material will be transported to the Sea Bright Offshore Borrow Area placement site. Project vessels will monitor VHF Channels 13 and 16. Mariners are urged to exercise caution, proceed at a safe speed, maintain a safe distance from dredging and towing operations, and contact project vessels on VHF Channel 13 or 16 to arrange safe passage. Valid 2026-10-05 to 2026-11-21. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR NORTHERN NEW ENGLAND, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) General / Hazards To Navigation / Obstructions Location: 42-59.43N 070-37.27W Mariners are advised that the University of New Hampshire will deploy and maintain a small instrumented stationary oceanographic mooring west of Appledore Island, Maine, from October 2, 2026, through June 1, 2027. The mooring, funded through a NOAA research project, will be located near 42°59'25.98"N, 070°37'16.44"W, in approximately 18 meters of water. The seafloor-mounted equipment measures approximately 3 meters high by 3 meters by 3 meters and will remain in place continuously. Mariners are urged to exercise caution and avoid interfering with the deployed research equipment. Valid 2026-10-05 to 2027-06-02. USCG Northeast District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026