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- PATAPSCO RIVER - PENNWOOD CHANNEL ATON / ATON Changes Location: 39-13.17N 076-27.72W Aid Name: Pennwood Range Front Light LLNR: 20430 Action: DISCONTINUE Valid 2026-11-03 to 2026-11-17. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- UPPER POTOMAC RIVER - PISCATAWAY CREEK ATON / ATON Changes Location: 38-42.09N 077-01.62W Aid Name: Piscataway Creek Warning Daybeacon A LLNR: 18540 Action: DISCONTINUE Valid 2026-11-03 to 2026-11-17. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- UPPER POTOMAC RIVER - PISCATAWAY CREEK ATON / ATON Changes Location: 38-42.06N 077-01.51W Aid Name: Piscataway Creek Warning Daybeacon B LLNR: 18545 Action: DISCONTINUE Valid 2026-11-03 to 2026-11-17. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- ELIZABETH RIVER - NORFOLK INTERNATIONAL TERMINAL ATON / Advanced Notice of Change Location: 36-55.53N 076-19.90W Aid Name: Norfolk International Terminal North Channel Lighted Buoy 6N LLNR: 9552.5 Action: RELOCATE In association with the Port of Virginia’s dredging and realignment of the Norfolk International Terminal North Channel. The Coast Guard, on or about the week of November 16, 2026 will relocate Lighted Buoy 6N (LLNR 9552.5) to approximate position 36 55 29.995N—76 19 54.387W. The approximate position is 75’ outside/off the new channel alignment. Dredging is tentatively scheduled to be completed by 1/31/2027. MSI: 57709. Valid 2026-11-03 to 2027-03-15. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- CHESAPEAKE CHANNEL - SANDY POINT TO SUSQUEHANNA RIVER (CHART 12273) ATON / Advanced Notice of Change Location: 39-03.11N 076-23.16W Aid Name: Craighill Lighted Buoy 6 LLNR: 8030 Action: RELOCATE On or about December 7, 2026 the Coast Guard will relocate Craighill Lighted Buoy 6 (LLNR 8030) to approximate position: 39 03 09.660N—76 23 10.200W. This relocation is approximately 325 feet north of its present location and across the channel from Craighill Lighted Buoy 5 (LLNR 8025). The flashing 6 second green light with a 5nm nominal range will remain unchanged. MSI:57634 Valid 2026-11-02 to 2027-01-12. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- CHESAPEAKE CHANNEL - NULL ATON / ATON Changes Location: 39-14.89N 076-24.28W Aid Name: Longs Creek Daybeacon 2 LLNR: 27070 Action: DISCONTINUE Post/Pile Remains visable Valid 2026-11-02 to 2026-11-16. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- CHESAPEAKE CHANNEL - NULL ATON / ATON Changes Location: 39-14.97N 076-24.34W Aid Name: Longs Creek Daybeacon 4 LLNR: 27075 Action: DISCONTINUE Post/Pile Remains visable. Valid 2026-11-02 to 2026-11-16. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- BIG FOOT SLOUGH CHANNEL ATON / ATON Changes Location: 35-08.95N 076-00.63W Aid Name: Big Foot Slough Channel Lighted Buoy 11 LLNR: 29070.3 Action: RELOCATE to approx posit 35-08.95N 076-00.63W Valid 2026-11-02 to 2026-11-16. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- WRIGHTSVILLE CHANNEL General / Bridges Location: 34-13.07N 077-47.81W Bridge Name: 74 State Route Bridge Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of the North Carolina Department of Transportation, will conduct bridge-removal operations at the S.R. 74 Bridge over Kenan’s Creek, mile 0.1, at Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. From November 18, 2026, through December 26, 2026, bridge-removal operations will occur Monday through Saturday, between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. During construction hours, a barge will be positioned under the S.R. 74 Bridge to support demolition activities, reducing the available horizontal clearance to approximately 19 feet. Outside of construction hours, the barge will be positioned along the banks or removed from the water. The project foreman may be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 13. Mariners are urged to use extreme caution when transiting the area. Valid 2026-11-02 to 2028-12-02. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- BIG FOOT SLOUGH CHANNEL ATON / ATON Changes Location: 35-08.92N 076-00.55W Aid Name: Big Foot Slough Channel Lighted Buoy 10A LLNR: 29070.1 Action: RELOCATE in approx posit 35-08.92N 076-00.55W Valid 2026-11-02 to 2026-11-16. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- OREGON INLET - OREGON INLET CUT ATON / ATON Changes Location: 35-46.97N 075-33.12W Aid Name: Oregon Inlet Cut Buoy 2A LLNR: 28084.07 Action: ESTABLISH in approx posit 35-46.97N 075-33.12W. Red nun. Valid 2026-10-30 to 2026-11-13. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) - OREGON INLET ATON / ATON Changes Location: 35-45.89N 075-32.42W Aid Name: Oregon Inlet Lighted Buoy 16 LLNR: 28057 Action: RELOCATE to approx posit 35-45.89N 075-32.42W Valid 2026-10-30 to 2026-11-13. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) - OREGON INLET ATON / ATON Changes Location: 35-46.96N 075-33.16W Aid Name: Oregon Inlet Cut Lighted Buoy 1A LLNR: 28084.05 Action: ESTABLISH in approx posit 35-46.96N 075-33.16W, Q G, 4NM Valid 2026-10-30 to 2026-11-13. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) - OREGON INLET ATON / ATON Changes Location: 35-46.04N 075-32.77W Aid Name: Oregon Inlet Buoy 18 LLNR: 28062 Action: RELOCATE to approx poosit 35-46.04N 075-32.77W Valid 2026-10-30 to 2026-11-13. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- OREGON INLET - OREGON INLET CUT ATON / ATON Changes Location: 35-46.87N 075-33.25W Aid Name: Oregon Inlet Cut Buoy 1 LLNR: 28084 Action: RELOCATE to approx posit 35-46.87N 075-33.25W Valid 2026-10-30 to 2026-11-13. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) - OREGON INLET ATON / ATON Changes Location: 35-45.84N 075-32.41W Aid Name: Oregon Inlet Buoy 15 LLNR: 28055 Action: RELOCATE to approx posit 35-45.84N 075-32.41W Valid 2026-10-30 to 2026-11-13. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) - OREGON INLET ATON / ATON Changes Location: 35-45.95N 075-32.59W Aid Name: Oregon Inlet Buoy 16A LLNR: 28058 Action: RELOCATE to approx posit 35-45.95N 075-32.59W Valid 2026-10-30 to 2026-11-13. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- OREGON INLET - OREGON INLET CUT ATON / ATON Changes Location: 35-46.84N 075-33.21W Aid Name: Oregon Inlet Cut Lighted Buoy 2 LLNR: 28084.01 Action: RELOCATE to approx posit 35-46.84N 075-33.21W Valid 2026-10-30 to 2026-11-13. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- DELAWARE RIVER - UPPER DELAWARE RIVER General / Bridges / Maintenance Location: 40-04.90N 074-52.18W Bridge Name: Burlington-Bristol Bridge Mariners are advised that the SR 413 (Burlington-Bristol) Bridge, across the Delaware River at mile 117.8 between Burlington, New Jersey, and Bristol, Pennsylvania, will be undergoing maintenance to replace the deck plates on spans 4 and 6 from October 30, 2026, through April 26, 2027. To facilitate maintenance, the bridge will require a minimum of four hours’ advanced notice to secure the work site. A work barge and platform will be suspended beneath the bridge, IVO spans 4 and 6, temporarily reducing the vertical clearance to approximately 55 feet above mean high water. The work crew will not be operating in the navigable span so vessels that can safely navigate under the bridge in the closed-to-navigation position may do so at any time. A safety boat will be on site and will monitor VHF-FM channels 13 and 16 during operations. The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies. At all other times, the drawbridge will operate in accordance with the regulations outlined in Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 117.716(a). Vessels may contact the bridge tender on VHF-FM channel 13 or 16. Mariners are advised to adjust their transit accordingly and use caution when transiting the area. MSI #57397. Valid 2026-10-29 to 2027-04-30. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM05-D3431FSÉCURITÉSECTOR VIRGINIA, EXCLUSIVE ECONOMIC ZONE (EEZ) - SECTOR VIRGINIA, TERRITORIAL SEA General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging Location: 36-54.27N 075-54.00W 36-53.29N 075-52.97W 36-52.98N 075-53.41W 36-53.98N 075-54.51W 36-54.27N 075-54.00W Dutra Group will be dredging in the Chesapeake Bay Southern Approach between buoy gates 11/12 and 13/14. Tender tug Kimberly S and Dredge CB Harry S will be positioned by four anchors which will be marked by lighted ball buoys; they will be monitoring VHF channels 13, 16 and 67. The project will continue from November through the end of January 2027. All vessels transiting the area are requested to use caution and maintain no wake. MSI #57381. Valid 2026-10-29 to 2027-02-05. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM05-852C30PAN PANLITTLE ANNEMESSEX RIVER - JENKINS CREEK ATON / ATON Changes Location: 37-57.53N 075-51.35W Aid Name: Jenkins Creek Danger Buoy A LLNR: 22870.1 Action: ESTABLISH White/Orange Danger Buoy marking Jenkins Creek Daybeacon 4 Valid 2026-10-29 to 2026-11-12. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- CAPE MAY INLET - NEW JERSEY INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY ATON / ATON Changes Location: 39-41.60N 074-09.25W Aid Name: New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway Daybeacon 54 LLNR: 35198 Action: CHANGE Action Type Change Aid Subtype New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway Buoy 54 TO New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway Daybeacon 54 IN APPROX POSIT 39-41.60N 074-09.25W. TR - TY on pile. Valid 2026-10-29 to 2026-11-12. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- TANGIER SOUND - BIG THOROFARE General / Hazards To Navigation / Shoaling Reported Location: 37-59.73N 076-01.11W 37-59.51N 076-00.68W 37-59.25N 076-00.51W 37-59.26N 076-00.64W 37-59.49N 076-00.84W 37-59.35N 076-01.09W 37-59.16N 076-01.13W 37-59.18N 076-01.21W 37-59.73N 076-01.11W Hazard to nav-shoaling Big Thorofare Channel and Tyler Ditch Text for Article: The Maryland Department of Natural Resources survey dated October 10, 2026 indicates shoaling; least with depths ranging from 6.2’ to 3.5’ MLLW, from Big Thorofare Daybeacon 33 (LLNR 23110) to Big Thorofare Daybeacon 25 (LLNR 23090) and including Tyler Ditch to Tyler Ditch Daybeacon 5 (LLNR 23135). MSI: 57437 Valid 2026-10-29 to 2027-04-27. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- BIG ANNEMESSEX RIVER - JONES CREEK ATON / ATON Changes Location: 38-02.05N 075-49.93W Aid Name: Jones Creek Buoy 5 LLNR: 23320.1 Action: ESTABLISH Marking Jones Creek Daybeacon 5 damaged structure Valid 2026-10-29 to 2026-11-12. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- TANGIER SOUND - BIG THOROFARE General / Hazards To Navigation / Shoaling Reported Location: 37-58.14N 075-59.18W 37-58.03N 075-59.19W 37-58.03N 075-59.62W 37-58.13N 075-59.63W 37-58.14N 075-59.18W Hazard to nav-shoaling Big Thorofare Channel The Maryland Department of Natural Resources survey dated October 10, 2026 indicates shoaling; least with depths ranging from 6.4’ to 4.4’ MLLW, from Big Thorofare Daybeacon 4 (LLNR 23303) to Big Thorofare Daybeacon 10 (LLNR 23038). MSI:57450 Valid 2026-10-29 to 2027-04-27. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- PATAPSCO RIVER - FORT MCHENRY CHANNEL ATON / ATON Changes Location: 39-14.47N 076-33.98W Aid Name: AMPORTS Chesapeake Terminal Dolphin Light LLNR: 21119 Action: CHANGE Action Type Change Light Signals Change from FL Y 6s to Q Y Valid 2026-10-29 to 2026-11-12. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- CAPE MAY INLET - NEW JERSEY INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY ATON / ATON Changes Location: 39-45.09N 074-09.11W Aid Name: New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway Daybeacon 45 LLNR: 35165 Action: CHANGE Action Type Change Aid Subtype New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway Buoy 45 TO New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway Daybeacon 45 in approx posit 39-45.09N 074-09.11W. SG - SY on pile. Valid 2026-10-29 to 2026-11-12. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- CHESAPEAKE CHANNEL - POTOMAC RIVER General / Bridges / Construction Location: 38-52.48N 077-02.45W Skanska/AECOM (DDOT’s Design-Builder for the I-395NB Bridge Project) will be conducting Geotech boring operations: Arland Dean Williams Junior Memorial Bridge (I-395NB Bridge, Bridge No.170-1). DDOT’s Design-Build team, Skanska, will conduct geotechnical drilling near the navigation channel of the Potomac River, near mile 109.9, to support the rehabilitation of the I-395NB bridge. Work includes multiple borings conducted via a drill rig on a properly-lit spud barge adjacent to the navigation channel near the pier protection dolphins. During boring operations, the barge will remain on-station adjacent to the navigation channel 24/7. Work will take place from on or about November 16, 2026, through February 28, 2027. Temporary aids to navigation will be in place for the duration of the project and the tugboat/workboat will monitor VHF Channels 13 and 16. All marine traffic should use extreme caution when transiting through the work area. P.O.C. Michael Baker (443) 286-1780 Valid 2026-10-29 to 2027-04-27. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- CAPE MAY INLET - NEW JERSEY INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY ATON / ATON Changes Location: 39-54.95N 074-06.57W Aid Name: New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway Daybeacon 37 LLNR: 35110 Action: CHANGE Action Type Change Aid Subtype New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway Buoy 37 TO New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway Daybeacon 37 in approx posit 39-54.95N 074-06.57W SG - SY on pile. Valid 2026-10-29 to 2026-11-12. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- CHESAPEAKE BAY General / Bridges Location: 37-01.45N 076-05.32W Bridge Name: US 13 (NB) Bridge Mariners are advised that bridge maintenance work, including cleaning, painting, and steel repairs, will continue at the US 13 North and South Channel Bridges over Chesapeake Bay and the North and South Cape Fisherman Inlet Bridges, between Cape Charles and Virginia Beach, Virginia. To facilitate this work, platforms will be installed beneath the bridges from 7 a.m. on October 28, 2026, through 7 a.m. on October 28, 2028. During this period, vertical clearance at the center spans will be reduced by approximately 3 feet due to the platforms: • North and South Channel Bridges: approximately 72 feet above mean high water • North and South Cape Fisherman Inlet Bridges: approximately 37 feet above mean high water Mariners should exercise caution when transiting the area. Valid 2026-10-28 to 2027-10-28. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- VIRGINIA INSIDE PASSAGE General / Bridges Location: 37-06.91N 075-58.16W Bridge Name: United States 13 State Route Southbound Bridge Mariners are advised that bridge maintenance work, including cleaning, painting, and steel repairs, will continue at the US 13 North and South Channel Bridges over Chesapeake Bay and the North and South Cape Fisherman Inlet Bridges, between Cape Charles and Virginia Beach, Virginia. To facilitate this work, platforms will be installed beneath the bridges from 7 a.m. on October 28, 2026, through 7 a.m. on October 28, 2028. During this period, vertical clearance at the center spans will be reduced by approximately 3 feet due to the platforms: • North and South Channel Bridges: approximately 72 feet above mean high water • North and South Cape Fisherman Inlet Bridges: approximately 37 feet above mean high water Mariners should exercise caution when transiting the area. Valid 2026-10-28 to 2027-10-28. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- CHESAPEAKE BAY General / Bridges Location: 37-01.48N 076-05.36W Bridge Name: US 13 (SB) Bridge Mariners are advised that bridge maintenance work, including cleaning, painting, and steel repairs, will continue at the US 13 North and South Channel Bridges over Chesapeake Bay and the North and South Cape Fisherman Inlet Bridges, between Cape Charles and Virginia Beach, Virginia. To facilitate this work, platforms will be installed beneath the bridges from 7 a.m. on October 28, 2026, through 7 a.m. on October 28, 2028. During this period, vertical clearance at the center spans will be reduced by approximately 3 feet due to the platforms: • North and South Channel Bridges: approximately 72 feet above mean high water • North and South Cape Fisherman Inlet Bridges: approximately 37 feet above mean high water Mariners should exercise caution when transiting the area. Valid 2026-10-28 to 2027-10-28. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- VIRGINIA INSIDE PASSAGE General / Bridges Location: 37-06.92N 075-58.15W Bridge Name: United States 13 State Route Northbound Bridge Mariners are advised that bridge maintenance work, including cleaning, painting, and steel repairs, will continue at the US 13 North and South Channel Bridges over Chesapeake Bay and the North and South Cape Fisherman Inlet Bridges, between Cape Charles and Virginia Beach, Virginia. To facilitate this work, platforms will be installed beneath the bridges from 7 a.m. on October 28, 2026, through 7 a.m. on October 28, 2028. During this period, vertical clearance at the center spans will be reduced by approximately 3 feet due to the platforms: • North and South Channel Bridges: approximately 72 feet above mean high water • North and South Cape Fisherman Inlet Bridges: approximately 37 feet above mean high water Mariners should exercise caution when transiting the area. Valid 2026-10-28 to 2027-10-28. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM05-0179ABSÉCURITÉSECTOR NORTH CAROLINA, TERRITORIAL SEA - SECTOR NORTH CAROLINA, SUBMERGED LANDS ACT (SLA) General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging Manson Construction Co will be conducting dredge operations from 2 November 2026 to 14 April 2027 along six reaches on Bogue Banks from Emerald Isle to Atlantic Beach. The operation will be conducted 24 hours per day, 7 days a week and consist of two hopper dredges (Dredge Glenn Edwards and Dredge Frederick Paup), survey vessels (M/V Nancy and M/V Deborah) and tugs Capt KG and Lou Anna Guidry; they will be utilizing submerged pipeline to transfer the beach fill material. All vessels will be monitoring VHF-FM channels 16,13,66, and 67. Mariners are urged to proceed with caution when transiting the area. MSI #56743. Valid 2026-11-02 to 2027-04-20. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM05-1DCB97PAN PANTANGIER 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 45/2026
- CHESAPEAKE CHANNEL - SANDY POINT TO SUSQUEHANNA RIVER (CHART 12273) ATON / Proposed Notice of Change Location: 39-03.12N 076-23.35W Aid Name: Craighill Lighted Buoy 5 LLNR: 8025 Action: RELOCATE All comments will be carefully considered and are requested prior to November 15, 2026 to be considered in the analysis. Refer to project number 05-26-030(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:57144 Valid 2026-10-27 to 2026-11-15. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- FORT MCHENRY CHANNEL - BEAR CREEK General / Bridges / Inspection Location: 39-14.21N 076-29.88W Bridge Name: Francis Scott Key Westbound Bridge Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of Maryland Transportation Authority, will be performing inspections on the Francis Scott Key Westbound (I-695 Outer Loop) Bridge, across Bear Creek, mile 1.3, at Baltimore, MD, and Francis Scott Key Eastbound (I-695 Inner Loop) Bridge, across Bear Creek, mile 1.5, at Baltimore, MD. The inspections will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday-Friday; from October 26, 2026, through December 31, 2026. A 28-foot work boat and divers will be located in and around the vicinity of the bridges. During the work hours, the work boat and divers will be located adjacent to the bridge fender system in the navigational channel of the bridges which will reduce the horizontal clearance of the bridges to approximately 120 feet of horizontal clearance. Vessels that can safely transit through the bridges during periods with a reduced horizontal clearance may do so at any time. Vessels that cannot safely transit through the bridges during periods with a reduced horizontal clearance may safely transit through the bridges if at least a 20-minute prior notice is given to the project foreman. Inspection personnel, equipment and vessels will relocate from the navigable channel, upon request. Work vessels may be reached on VHF-FM Channels 13 and 16. The project foreman can be reached at (443) 807-3793 or (302) 383-8844. Mariners should use extreme caution navigating through the area. MSI #56079. Valid 2026-10-26 to 2027-01-06. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM05-83F69ESÉCURITÉSUSQUEHANNA RIVER - NORTHEAST RIVER General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging Location: 39-35.76N 075-56.70W 39-35.75N 075-56.65W 39-33.13N 075-58.49W 39-33.13N 075-58.49W Dredging operations are being conducted as part of the FY26 Northeast River Maintenance Dredging project. M/V Lady Diana is scheduled to arrive on Monday, October 19, 2026, and operations are anticipated to begin October 26 and continue through February 14, 2027. Utilizing a 40 x 40 foot barge, dredging will be conducted within the Northeast River federal navigation channel in three separate dredge areas from Northeast River Lighted Buoy 7 to North East Creek. Dredged material will be placed in the Stony Run Dredged Material Placement (DMP) Site, an upland site off MD Route 7 in Cecil County. Floating/submerged pipeline routed from the dredge along the channel to the shoreline and overland to the Stony Run DMP; pipeline will be submerged where crossing the navigation channel. All pipeline and floating plant will be marked with yellow flashing lights and buoys. The dredge will monitor and operate on VHF-FM Channel 22 (working channel) and Channels 13 and 16 at all times. AIS transponders will be active on all floating plant throughout operations. The dredge will swing to the side of the channel as necessary to allow safe passage of commercial and recreational vessels. Mariners are to proceed with caution, reduce wake and speed in dredging areas. MSI #55899. Valid 2026-10-26 to 2027-02-17. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM05-4DC69BPAN PANTANGIER SOUND - UPPER THOROFARE ATON / Proposed Notice of Change Location: 38-10.18N 075-56.92W Aid Name: Upper Thorofare Channel Daybeacon 6 LLNR: 23570 Action: CHANGE 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 Daybeacon 6 (LLNR 23570) to Upper Thorofare Warning Daybeacon B 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:57081 Valid 2026-10-26 to 2027-04-24. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- FORT MCHENRY CHANNEL - BEAR CREEK General / Bridges / Inspection Location: 39-14.21N 076-29.88W Bridge Name: Francis Scott Key Eastbound Bridge Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of Maryland Transportation Authority, will be performing inspections on the Francis Scott Key Westbound (I-695 Outer Loop) Bridge, across Bear Creek, mile 1.3, at Baltimore, MD, and Francis Scott Key Eastbound (I-695 Inner Loop) Bridge, across Bear Creek, mile 1.5, at Baltimore, MD. The inspections will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday-Friday; from October 26, 2026, through December 31, 2026. A 28-foot work boat and divers will be located in and around the vicinity of the bridges. During the work hours, the work boat and divers will be located adjacent to the bridge fender system in the navigational channel of the bridges which will reduce the horizontal clearance of the bridges to approximately 120 feet of horizontal clearance. Vessels that can safely transit through the bridges during periods with a reduced horizontal clearance may do so at any time. Vessels that cannot safely transit through the bridges during periods with a reduced horizontal clearance may safely transit through the bridges if at least a 20-minute prior notice is given to the project foreman. Inspection personnel, equipment and vessels will relocate from the navigable channel, upon request. Work vessels may be reached on VHF-FM Channels 13 and 16. The project foreman can be reached at (443) 807-3793 or (302) 383-8844. Mariners should use extreme caution navigating through the area. MSI #56080. Valid 2026-10-26 to 2027-01-06. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- OCEAN CITY INLET - ISLE OF WIGHT BAY General / Bridges / Temp Deviation Location: 38-19.99N 075-05.61W Bridge Name: United States 50 Bridge Mariners are advised that the highway drawbridge – United States 50 (Harry W. Kelley Memorial) Bridge across Isle of Wight (Sinepuxent) Bay, mile 0.5, at Ocean City, MD, will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position to facilitate the Ocean City Running Festival. The bridge will remain in the closed position from 5 a.m. through 3 p.m., on Saturday, November 14, 2026. The bridge will be able to open for emergencies, if provided at least a 15-minute prior notice to the bridge tender. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time. At all other times, the drawbridge will operate in accordance with the operating regulations set out in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations Part 117.559. Mariners should adjust their transits accordingly and should use caution when transiting the area. MSI #56775. Valid 2026-10-26 to 2026-11-20. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM05-662C95SÉCURITÉELK RIVER CHANNEL - SUMMIT BRIDGE TO BULL MINNOW POINT General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging Location: Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Channel to Poole's Island Curtin Maritime (CMC) will be conducting maintenance dredging activities from 26 October to 17 December. The operation will consist of a 255-ft mechanical dredge, several 200 ft barges and multiple tugs. They will be operating 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Maintenance Dredging operations will take place within the Chesapeake and Delaware Canal Channel from Reedy Point to Poole’s Island areas. Dredged material will be loaded into scows and disposed upland by an off-loader barge at the Pearce Creek Disposal Area and the Reedy Island Disposal Area. Support tugs will be monitoring VHF-FM Channels 13 and 16. Mariners are urged to proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made. Project Managers are Robert Collaro (772) 643-0784 and Taylor Fortier (401) 692-2235. MSI #56684. Valid 2026-10-26 to 2026-12-24. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM05-83DFF8SÉCURITÉDELAWARE RIVER - DELAWARE RIVER MAIN CHANNEL General / Hazards To Navigation / Obstructions Location: 39-35.64N 075-33.18W There is an off station buoy outside and across the channel from Delaware River Light 15 (LLNR 2830) in approximate position: 39-35.638N, 075-33.195W. Buoy is in approximately 13ft MLW. All mariners are requested to use caution in the area. MSI 56810. Valid 2026-10-21 to 2031-09-25. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- DELAWARE BAY - DELAWARE BAY MAIN CHANNEL ATON / Advanced Notice of Change Location: 38-55.35N 075-06.01W Aid Name: Brown Shoal Light LLNR: 1535 The Coast Guard changed Brown Shoal Light’s (LLNR 1535) to nominal range from 7nm to 6nm at night and from 3nm to 2 nm during the day. Aid characteristics consist of FL W 2.5s, 23ft, 6nm and Synthetic AIS: MMSI 993672627. MSI # 56659. Action: CHANGE Action Type Change Light Signals Valid 2026-10-19 to 2026-12-14. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- ANNAPOLIS HARBOR CHANNEL - SEVERN RIVER General / Bridges / Maintenance Location: 38-59.12N 076-29.66W Bridge Name: Naval Academy Utility Pipeline Bridge Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of the U.S. Navy, will be performing maitancence on the utility pipeline crossing College Creek, near position 38-59.12N 076-29.66W, on the Naval Academy at Annapolis, MD. To facilitate utility work, several work boats and small barges will be utilized under and around the utility pipeline from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 05, 2026, through June 1, 2028. Work boats will be deployed directly under the bridge in various locations to perform maintenance. Maintenance personnel and equipment will be relocated from the navigable channel, upon request. The maintenance personnel may be reached on VHF-FM channel 13 and 16 or via telephone at (202) 716-2705. Mariners are urged to use caution when operating in this area. MSI #56619. Valid 2026-10-19 to 2027-06-08. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- FORT MCHENRY CHANNEL - CURTIS BAY General / Bridges / Inspection Location: 39-12.46N 076-34.84W Bridge Name: Interstate 695 Westbound Bridge Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of Maryland Transportation Authority, will be performing inspections on the Interstate 695 Westbound Bridge, across Curtis Creek, mile 1.0, at Baltimore, MD, and Interstate 695 Eastbound Bridge, across Curtis Creek, mile 1.0, at Baltimore, MD. The inspections will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday-Friday; from October 26, 2026, through December 31, 2026. A 28-foot work boat and divers will be located in and around the vicinity of the bridges. During the work hours, the work boat and divers will be located adjacent to the bridge fender system in the navigational channel of the bridges which will reduce the horizontal clearance of the bridges to approximately 170 feet of horizontal clearance. Vessels that can safely transit through the bridges during periods with a reduced horizontal clearance may do so at any time. Vessels that cannot safely transit through the bridges during periods with a reduced horizontal clearance may safely transit through the bridges if at least a 20-minute prior notice is given to the project foreman. Inspection personnel, equipment and vessels will relocate from the moveable spans and navigable channels, upon request. Work vessels may be reached on VHF-FM Channels 13 and 16. The project foreman can be reached at (443) 807-3793 or (302) 383-8844. Mariners should use extreme caution navigating through the area. MSI #56077. Valid 2026-10-19 to 2027-01-06. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- FORT MCHENRY CHANNEL - CURTIS BAY General / Bridges / Inspection Location: 39-12.45N 076-34.86W Bridge Name: Interstate 695 Eastbound Bridge Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of Maryland Transportation Authority, will be performing inspections on the Interstate 695 Westbound Bridge, across Curtis Creek, mile 1.0, at Baltimore, MD, and Interstate 695 Eastbound Bridge, across Curtis Creek, mile 1.0, at Baltimore, MD. The inspections will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday-Friday; from October 26, 2026, through December 31, 2026. A 28-foot work boat and divers will be located in and around the vicinity of the bridges. During the work hours, the work boat and divers will be located adjacent to the bridge fender system in the navigational channel of the bridges which will reduce the horizontal clearance of the bridges to approximately 170 feet of horizontal clearance. Vessels that can safely transit through the bridges during periods with a reduced horizontal clearance may do so at any time. Vessels that cannot safely transit through the bridges during periods with a reduced horizontal clearance may safely transit through the bridges if at least a 20-minute prior notice is given to the project foreman. Inspection personnel, equipment and vessels will relocate from the moveable spans and navigable channels, upon request. Work vessels may be reached on VHF-FM Channels 13 and 16. The project foreman can be reached at (443) 807-3793 or (302) 383-8844. Mariners should use extreme caution navigating through the area. MSI #56078. Valid 2026-10-19 to 2027-01-06. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- LNM05-CA69CBSÉCURITÉCHESAPEAKE 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 45/2026
- POTOMAC RIVER - UPPER POTOMAC RIVER General / Bridges / Inspection Location: 38-21.72N 076-59.85W Bridge Name: Thomas Mac Middleton Bridge Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of Maryland Transportation Authority, will be performing an inspection on the Thomas Mac Middleton (Governor Harry W. Nice Memorial) Bridge, across Potomac River, mile 50.0, in between Newburg, MD and Dahlgren, VA. The inspection will be conducted from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday-Friday; from October 26, 2026, through December 31, 2026. A 41-foot work boat, a 28-foot work boat, and divers will be located in and around the vicinity of the bridge. During the work hours, the 41-foot work boat, the 28-foot work boat, and the divers will be located adjacent to the bridge fenders, in the navigational channel of the bridge, which will reduce the horizontal clearance of the bridge to approximately 180 feet. Vessels that can safely transit through the bridge during periods with a reduced horizontal clearance may do so at any time. Vessels that cannot safely transit through the bridge during periods with a reduced horizontal clearance may safely transit through the bridge if at least a 20-minute prior notice is given to the project foreman. Inspection personnel, equipment and vessels will relocate from the navigable channel, upon request. Work vessels may be reached on VHF-FM channels 13 and 16. The project foreman can be reached at (443) 807-3793 or (302) 383-8844. Mariners should use extreme caution navigating through the area. MSI #56076. Valid 2026-10-14 to 2027-04-12. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026
- NAVAREA IV General / Bridges / Construction Location: 38-27.15N 075-03.84W Bridge Name: 54 State Route Bridge Mariners are advised that an engineering firm, on behalf of the Delaware Department of Transportation, will begin construction to replace the existing Lighthouse Road Bridge across Assawoman Bay, at mile 9.5, between Selbyville and Fenwick Island, DE, with a new precast concrete multi-span bridge. Construction will commence from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 1, 2026, through May 1, 2028. During construction, a barge equipped with a personnel lift will be IVO the navigation channel but shouldn’t impede vessel traffic. Mariners should use extreme caution when navigating through the area. MSI #51644. Valid 2026-10-13 to 2028-05-12. USCG East District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026