Coast Guard sets new safety zones in Ludington Harbor area, Cheboygan County MI
Other CrimesThe Coast Guard issued new safety rules requiring vessels to keep specific distances from large vessels in Ludington Harbor, Piermont Lake, and nearby Lake Michigan waters due to heavy vessel traffic.
Audio|Source: Straits Area Marine Radio
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Due to hazardous conditions resulting from increased vessel traffic congestion, the Coast Guard has activated the regulated navigation areas covering all navigable waters of Ludington Harbor Ship Channel, and Piermont Lake, as well as navigable waters of Lake...
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Michigan within 1,000 yards of Lake Michigan Harbor entrance.
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Per 3-3-CFR 165 decimal 972, vessels and waterway users must maintain the distance of at least 440 yards from the bow, 100 yards from the 3rd, and 35 yards from the port and starboard side of any vessel greater than 100 feet in length, transitioning through the regulated navigation area.
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Per 46, U.S.D.
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70036, the violators may be fined up to $117,608 per seat, violation among others, civil and or criminal penalties.
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This took effect on Friday, August 20, 2025 at 0,400 local time.
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For further details, contact Sick Lake Michigan at (number withheld) or via Channel 16.
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Cheboygan County, MI
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