Coast Guard enforces vessel distance rules on Lake Michigan, Grand Traverse County MI
Other Non-Crime EventThe Coast Guard has set regulated navigation zones around Leland Harbor and Pier Market Lake in Lake Michigan due to heavy boat traffic. Vessels must keep specific distances from large ships to avoid fines or legal penalties. These rules became effective on August 29, 2025.
Audio|Source: Grand Traverse Bay Marine Radio
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Security, security, all stations, all stations, all stations, all stations.
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This is United States Coast from Chicago, Michigan, United States Coast for Lake Michigan.
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Switch to Channel 2-2 Alpha for Secretary-Lake Michigan Broadcast notes to Maynarder here to (number withheld), Act 25.
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Central Lake Michigan, out.
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All stations, all station, this is United States Coast Corescic Lake Michigan, United States Coast Crosic Lake Michigan, United States Coast Crosic Lake Michigan.
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Broadcast notes of Mariners (number withheld), Tech-25, Lake, Lake Michigan, Lillington Harbor, and Pier Market Lake.
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Due to hazardous conditions resulting from increased vessel traffic congestion, the coaster has activated the regulated navigation area covering all navigable waters of Lenington Harbor Ship Channel, and Piermarket Lake, as well as navigable waters of Lake Michigan.
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within 1,000 yards of light, Michigan Harbor entrance.
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Per 33 CFR 165, DEF4-972, vessels and waterway users must maintain the distance of at least 440 yards from the bow, 100 yards from the stern, and 35 yards from the port and starboard side of any vessel greater than 100 feet in length, transcing through the regulated navigation area.
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Per 46 U.S.D.
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7036, violators may be...
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signed up to (number withheld) for each violation among others, civil and or criminal penalties.
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This took effect on Friday, August 29, 2025 at 0400 level 9.
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For further details, contact Sick Lake Michigan at (number withheld) or via Channel 16.
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Grand Traverse County, MI
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