LNM05-885905
SÉCURITÉReceived 14 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTCArchived 01 Nov 2026, 14:53 UTC
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Positions open on the mapELIZABETH RIVER - ELIZABETH RIVER SOUTHERN BRANCH
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Boring and Core Samples
Location: 36° 47' 59.9" N/076° 17' 20.46" W 36° 48' 0.79" N/076° 17' 19.43" W 36° 48' 1.22" N/076° 17' 22.5" W 36° 48' 1.82" N/076° 17' 21.51" W 36° 48' 1.43" N/076° 17' 23.58" W 36° 48' 2.23" N/076° 17' 22.37" W From October 19 through October 23, 2026, EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC (EA) will be conducting sediment sampling operations around IMIA Chesapeake Wharf located in Chesapeake VA, on the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River. Work will be performed during daylight hours aboard the R/V CanDu, a 37 foot by 16-foot shallow draft pontoon barge owned and operated by Ocean Surveys, Inc. The R/V CanDu will be configured in a 4-point mooring system during coring operations. The R/V CanDu will be conducting sediment sampling operations adjacent to the channel using vibracoring techniques that penetrate the riverbed. During the sediment sampling operations, the vessel will be anchored with restricted maneuverability and requests a slow bell and no wake. The R/V CanDu will be monitoring VHF channels 13 and 16 and can be reached directly via cell phone by contacting Mr. Justin Dorian (973-518-4159). MSI #54787.
Valid 2026-10-19 to 2026-10-26.
USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 41/2026
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