CHESAPEAKE CHANNEL - JAMES RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging
Location: Kinder Morgan Bulk Terminals Mechanical dredging operations on behalf of Kinder Morgan Bulk Terminals will commence on or about October 1, 2026, at Kinder Morgan Bulk Terminals in Newport News on the James River. Loaded scows will be towed from the work area at Piers IX and X to the Unloader barge located at Shirley's Plantation (Weanack Island). The Dredge KOKO V will perform the dredging with the assistance of towing tugs and scows. Vessels and crew will monitor VHF channel 13 during the project execution. Dredging and unloading operations will continue until the estimated completion date of December 31, 2026. MSI #53462
Valid 2026-09-24 to 2027-01-04.
USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026