LNM09-F86A04
SÉCURITÉReceived 23 Sept 2026, 00:00 UTCArchived 30 Sept 2026, 17:34 UTC
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Positions open on the mapLAKE SUPERIOR - LITTLE GIRLS POINT TO SILVER BAY
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging
General/Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges)/Dredging Mariners are advised that Viking Marine Construction will conduct hydraulic dredging operations in Port Wing Harbor, Wisconsin (Outer Harbor) from September 4, 2026 through September 26, 2026. The hydraulic cutterhead dredge "AJ" will operate 16 to 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, utilizing approximately 3,000 feet of submerged dredge pipeline. Pipeline, anchor buoys, and associated dredging equipment may be present within or near the navigation channel and placement area. The pipeline and buoys will be marked with lighting, reflective tape, and high-visibility markers, with buoys inside the channel properly lighted. Mariners transiting the area are requested to avoid all pipelines, buoys, anchors, and dredging equipment. Vessels should maintain a safe distance, reduce wake, and proceed with extreme caution. Mariners are advised to contact the dredge operator on VHF-FM Channel 78 when necessary. For operations in Port Wing Harbor, contact Barry King at (616) 886-0245, available daily from Noon to 8:00 p.m.
Position 46-47.57N 091-23.20W
USCG Great Lakes District Local Notice to Mariners 38/2026