HILLSBOROUGH CUT C CHANNEL - HILLSBOROUGH RIVER
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging
Location: 27-56.10N 082-27.24W 27-55.96N 082-27.16W 27-55.95N 082-27.18W 27-56.09N 082-27.26W 27-56.10N 082-27.24W Bayside Dredging will be mobilizing dredge equipment beginning on or about November 9, 2026, at Harbour Island Marina, Tampa, Florida. Dredging is expected to begin on or about November 12, 2026, with an estimated completion date of February 1, 2027. Dredge BETTY JEAN will be monitoring VHF-FM channels 13 and 16. Operations will be conducted 5-6 days a week for 12 hours a day. Mariners are urged to use extreme caution in the area, transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake, and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made. Floating and submerged plastic and rubber pipeline associated with the hydraulic dredging operations will be utilized. Pipeline, work vessels, dredge barge, turbidity boom, pilings, and buoys will be visibly lighted and marked according to Coast Guard regulations and will be in the area until all work is complete and can change configuration daily. Vessels and/or equipment will be in multiple locations at the same time.
Valid 2026-11-03 to 2027-05-02.
USCG Southeast District Local Notice to Mariners 44/2026