LNM05-CA69CB
SÉCURITÉReceived 14 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC
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CHESAPEAKE CHANNEL - JAMES RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging
Beginning 14 October thru 25 November, twenty-four hours a day seven days a week, Cotrell Contracting Corporation advises that the Dredge Lexington will be conducting dredging operations on the James River at Richmond Deepwater Terminal to Hopewell. Dredge operations will be conducted between James River Channel Light 124 and James River Channel Light 133. Prior to approach, the dredge can be reached via VHF-FM channels 13 and 16. For emergencies, the operator can be contacted at (757) 635-2578. All vessels, giving notice of approach please contact the dredge at least one hour prior. All mariners are requested to stay clear of the dredge, pipelines, barge, derricks and operating wires about the dredge. All operators should be aware that the dredge and pontoon lines are held in place by cables, which are attached to anchors some distance from the dredge and pontoons. Mariners are requested to exercise extreme caution when approaching, passing and leaving the dredging plant. Owners and lessees of fishnets, crabpots and other structures that may be in the vicinity and that may hinder the free navigation of attending vessels and equipment must remove these from the area where tugs, tenderboats and other attendant equipment will be navigating. MSI #55369.
Valid 2026-10-14 to 2026-12-01.
USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 43/2026