TANGIER SOUND - UPPER THOROFARE
ATON / Proposed Notice of Change
Location: 38-10.20N 075-57.00W Aid Name: Upper Thorofare Channel Light 4 LLNR: 23565 Action: CHANGE Action Type Change Aid Subtype Action Type Change Aid Subtype Due to the continual shoaling further up the Upper Thorofare channel The Coast Guard is proposing to convert Upper Thorofare Channel Light 4 (LLNR 23565) to Upper Thorofare Warning Daybeacon A with NW dayboards worded “Danger Shoal” until removed by contract. Interested Mariners and other stakeholders are strongly encouraged to comment on the potential impacts this proposal would have on navigational safety. All comments will be carefully considered and are requested prior to December 25, 2026 to be considered in the analysis. Refer to project number 05-27-003(D). Send comments to [email protected], or mail to: U.S. Coast Guard Fifth District Waterways Management (dpw) 431 Crawford Street, Room 100 Portsmouth, VA 23704 Attn: Albert Grimes Portsmouth, VA 23704 MSI:57146
Valid 2026-10-27 to 2026-12-25.
USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 43/2026