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NC: Cape Fear River, Dredge Operations
- Date Reported: Sep 24, 2024
- Reporter: Ted Stehle
- Source: CG 5th District LNM 0539/24
- Description:
Norfolk Dredging company will begin maintenance dredging on the Cape Fear River in areas between Cape Fear River Channel Lighted Buoy 59 (LLNR 30855) and the Wilmington Turning Basin. Bucket dredge BALTIMORE will begin September 27, 2024 with project expected to be completed March 1, 2025. Dredge will be loading Mud Scows, and a Tug will tow them to the Ocean Dredging Material Disposal Site (ODMDS) located offshore at approximate position Lat 33-43-11.516N, 078-02-40.953W.
The Dredge BALTIMORE operator will standby on channels #13 and #16 VHF-FM. Traffic should call 60 minutes prior to the expected time of passage. All mariners are requested to stay clear of the dredge, barges, cranes, and tugs. Operators of vessels of all types should be aware that the barges are held in place by cables, attached to anchors some distance away from the equipment. Project will be conducted twenty –four (24) hours per day seven (7) days a week. For further information contact Norfolk Dredging Company at (757) 547-9391. - Lat / Lon: N 34° 10.594' / W 077° 57.488'
