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    • Georgia Local Notice to Mariners Extracts

      PLEASE CAREFULLY READ OUR DISCLAIMER!
      Below you will discover extracts the Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net has copied from the Local Notice to Mariners, that concern Georgia waters. The choice of what to extract is based on our appraisal of news that is of primary interest to the cruising community, and should not in any way be considered a comprehensive relisting of all the information that is available in the Local Notice to Mariners’ various editions.
      Also, please note that LNM extracts are listed below in chronological order, based on publishing date.

    • Feb 7, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 30.8644,-81.49659999

      LNM: AICW MM 701-706 ICW Dredging, Feb 15-May 2, Cumberland Dividings, GA


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      Great care must be taken when approaching the dredge in this notoriously narrow and shallow stretch of Waterway.

      GEORGIA – INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY – ST SIMONS SOUND TO TOLOMATO RIVER – CUMBERLAND RIVER: Dredging.

      Cottrell Contracting Corporation of Chesapeake, Virginia advises that the dredge ROCKBRIDGE will be conducting dredging operations on Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, Cumberland Dividings, Camden County, GA. The work will be ongoing from February 15, 2024, through May 2, 2024, from  Cumberland River Daybeacon 57 (LLNR 37590 [30°51.8633N / 081°29.7877W, 30.864388 / -81.496462]) to Cumberland Sound Daybeacon 76 (LLNR 37685 [30°47.6078N / 081°29.5247W, 30.793464 / -81.492079]). Additionally, Overboard Disposal will be taking  place in the vicinity of Cabin Bluff. The pipeline will extend to the “new island” from the dredge upriver to Cumberland Daybeacon 47 (LLNR 37545 [30°53.5048N / 081°30.4898W, 30.891747 / -81.508163]). All mariners are requested to stay clear of the dredge, pipelines, barge, derricks, and operating wires about the dredge. All operators should be aware that the dredge and pontoon lines are held in place by cables, which are attached to anchors some distance from the dredge and pontoons. Buoys are attached to the anchors so that they may be moved as the dredge moves. Submerged lines should be avoided. Mariners are requested
      to exercise extreme caution when approaching, passing, and leaving the dredging plant. The dredge Rockbridge monitors VHF-FM channels 13 and 16. Mariners are cautioned to strictly comply with the Inland Rules of the Road when approaching, passing and leaving the area of operations, and remain a safe distance away from the dredge, booster, buoys, cables, pipeline, barges, derricks, wires and related equipment. Owners and lessees of fishnets, crabpots and other structures that may be in the vicinity and that may hinder the free navigation of attending
      vessels and equipment must remove these from the area where tugs, tenderboats and other attendant equipment will be navigating. Dredging operations will be conducted twenty-four hours a day seven, days a week, all fishnets, crabpots and structures in the general area must be removed prior to commencement of any wqrk, a slow NO WAKE speed is requested of transiting vessels. All vessels are requested to contact the dredge prior to passing.

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    • Sep 23, 2023by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 32.0621,-81.0299999

      Causton Bluff Bridge – A Perspective by James Newsome


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      The old Causton Bluff bascule bridge has had numerous breakdowns in the past, so its removal has been welcomed by ICW travelers. As you can see from James’ photos, the demolition work is in a very narrow space, requiring intermittent closures of the Waterway. Our thanks to James Newsome for this article reposted from Facebook See  NAV ALERT: AICW MM 579.9, Closures Postponed
       
       
      These pictures offer a bird’s eye view of the challenge facing GA DOT and their contractor. The old roadway, bridges, and foundation of Causton Bluff Draw Bridge must be removed before the 2nd high span bridge can be completed. 
       
      The contractor needs to close the ICW to stage a barge to collect debris from the demolition work, so the ICW will have to be closed. The questions are how many times a day and for how long will the waterway be opened for boat traffic to transit the area.
      James Newsome
       

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    • Oct 6, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 31.1159,-81.35959999

      LNM: near AICW MM 677 Shoaling, St Simons Inlet, GA


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      GEORGIA – ST. SIMONS SOUND: Shoaling

      Post storm surveys by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) indicate the presence of shoaling in the St. Simon’s Entrance Channel between St Simons Sound Entrance Lighted Buoy 8 (LLNR 6070 [31°5.6203N / 081°19.2441W, 31.093672 / -81.320735]) and St Simons Sound Entrance Lighted Buoy 14 (LLNR 6100 [31°6.9531N / 081°21.5703W, 31.115885 / -81.359505]). The shoaling encroaches from the northern side of the channel with least depths of 30’ present. Mariners are advised that the entrance to St. Simon’s Sound is provided by a maintained channel with a 38 feet project depth. The entrance is, otherwise obstructed by dangerous, shifting shoals, which form a bar that extends for a distance of 5.5 miles offshore. Mariners should exercise caution when operating in the St. Simon’s Entrance Channel and reference Coast Pilot Volume IV for additional information regarding shoaling and
      voluntary navigation safety guidelines intended to minimize the risk of collision or grounding in the Port of Brunswick. Seasonal Operations and Maintenance Dredging expected in the St. Simon’s Entrance Channel between December 2022 and March 2023. This MSIB lift the vessel draft restriction established in MSIB 24-22 for the Port of Brunswick. Mariners are encouraged to review post-storm survey results and comply with the voluntary navigation safety guidelines regarding meeting and passing as provided in Coast Pilot Volume IV for the Port of Brunswick.

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    • May 18, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 31.936,-80.58439999

      LNM: Tybee Island Entrance Buoy V-AIS T Replaces Lighted Buoy T, Tybee Island, GA


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      Until NOAA corrects its chart issues, I cannot give you the distance offshore of this entrance buoy.

      GEORGIA – ATLANTIC OCEAN – TYBEE ISLAND TO DOBOY SOUND: Changes to Aids to Navigation

      Tybee Lighted Buoy T (LLNR 350 [31°57.8677N / 080°43.1591W, 31.964461 / -80.719318]/4530) has been discontinued and the buoy removed from the location. Tybee V-AIS T has been established as an AIS Virtual Aid with MMSI # 993672996 at assigned position 31-56-09.548N/ 080-35-03.436W (31°56.1592N / 080°35.0573W, 31.935986 / -80.584288) . Mariners are advised to exercise caution while transiting the area.

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    • Sep 29, 2021by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      LNM: AICW MM 576 Dredging, Savannah River/AICW Intersection

      Elba Island Cut is a maintained channel on the Georgia side of Savannah River across from Fields Cut in South Carolina.

       

      GEORGIA – SAVANNAH RIVER AND WASSAW SOUND – SAVANNAH RIVER/AICW: Dredging operations.

      On or about October 5, 2021 Goodloe Marine will begin dredging operations in the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) at Elba Island Cut just south of the intersection of the AICW and the Savannah River in Georgia. The cutter dredge EXEL will be removing shoal material from the AICW and pumping the material thru a 20” submerged pipeline across the Savannah River to an upland spoil area on the north side of the Savannah River. Mariners are cautioned to pass dredge at an idle speed and be mindful of numerous buoys and floating pipelines in and near the navigation channel. The dredge can be contacted on channel 16 and 68 for passing instructions. Additional information can be obtained by contacting Ben Goodloe 813-355-7494. Dredging operations are expected to be complete by Nov 15, 2021. For further information, please contact the United States Coast Guard at (912) 247-0073. Chart 11512  LNM 39/21

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    • Jul 13, 2021by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

      LNM: NOAA: Saildrones to Operate on Seacoast of NC, SC, GA, FL

      These orange 9.5 ft tall, 23ft unmanned surface vessels will have a white, all-round light and radar reflector. Speed is 1.5kts.  NOAA is requesting greater than 500 meters stand-off.

       

      NC – SC – GA – FL – SEACOAST – UNMANNED SURFACE RESEARCH VEHICLE

      Saildrone, Inc. will be operating uncrewed Surface Vehicles called Saildrones for the purpose of oceanographic and fisheries data collection. Two Saildrones will operate from Jacksonville, FL on July 23rd. Of the two Saildrones deployed from Jacksonville, FL, one will operate in inshore and offshore waters off the coast of North Carolina throughout the summer to approximately November 15, 2021. Chart 11520 LNM 28/21

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      1. Glenn Holland -  July 19, 2021 - 8:21 am

        Glad to hear this news. I won't even consider picking a race although it would be tempting @ 1.5 kts.
        Catboat driver

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    • Jul 9, 2020by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 31.1038,-81.4259999

      LNM: Artificial Reef Deployment, St. Simons Sound, GA AICW Statute Mile 680


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      This artificial reef is on the northwest shore of Jekyll Island, just east of the Waterway and north of the Waterway’s turn into Jekyll Creek. Advise staying well west of ICW lighted buoys 21 and 1.

      GEORGIA – ST. SIMONS SOUND: Inshore Artificial Reef deployment
      Georgia Department of Natural Resources (GADNR) intends to deploy 120 concrete oyster balls and 10 fish aggregating devices (FADs) at Henry Vassa Cate Reef. Oyster balls are prefabricated concrete structures that weigh 50 lbs each and FADs consist of a concrete base and PVC tines.The Henry Vassa Cate Inshore Artificial Reef site footprint (3.67 acres) is located along the northwest area of Jekyll Island, St. Simons Sound, Glynn County in the vicinity of 31-06-13.680N/81-25-30.660W (31°6.2280N / 081°25.5110W, 31.103800 / -81.425183) . Deployment dates are weather dependent and subject to change, but is anticipated to
      occur between July 9 -16, 2020. (0°16.0000N / 2020°0.0000W, 0.266667 / -2020.000000) For further information, contact GADNR Habitat Unit, Cameron Brinton at (912) 280-6926 or cameron.brinton@dnr.ga.gov. Chart 11506 LNM 27/20

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    • Aug 15, 2019by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 31.8665,-81.07849999

      LNM: AICW Dredging, Aug 26-Oct 1, Hell Gate Problem Stretch, GA Statute Mile 602


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      This dredging at one of the most worrisome Problem Stretches in Georgia is welcome news for cruisers. The narrow channel will require close communication with the dredge operator on VHF 13 or 16 to achieve safe passage. Extreme caution required!

      GEORGIA – AICW – BEAUFORT RIVER TO ST. SIMONS SOUND – VERNON RIVER AND OGEECHEE RIVER: Dredge Operations
      Cottrell Contracting will commence dredge operations in the vicinity of Hell Gate in the Intracoastal Waterway from approximately August 26 until approximately October 1, 2019. Dredging operations will take place in the area from Raccoon Key Light 87 (LLNR 36265 [31°51.9875N / 081°4.7065W, 31.866458 / -81.078441]) to Hell Gate Light 91 (LLNR 36285 [31°51.4223N / 081°5.0197W, 31.857039 / -81.083662]). Mariners are advised to stay clear of the dredge, pipelines, barge, derricks and operating wires about the dredge. All operators should be aware that the dredge and pontoon lines are held in place by cables, which are attached to anchors some distance from the dredge and pontoons. Buoys are attached to the anchors so that they may be moved as the dredge moves. Submerged lines should be avoided. Mariners are requested to exercise extreme caution when approaching, passing and leaving the dredging plant. The dredge ROCKBRIDGE will monitor VHF channels 13 and 16. Owners and lessees of fishnets, crab pots and other structures that may be in the vicinity and that may hinder the free navigation of attending vessels and equipment must remove these from the area where tugs, tender boats and other attendant equipment will be navigating. Dredging operations will be conducted 24/7 all fishnets, crab pots and structures in the general area must be removed prior to commencement of any work, a slow NO WAKE speed is requested of transiting vessels. All vessels are requested to contact the dredge prior to passing. For more information, contact Cottrell at (757) 547-9611. Chart 11507 LNM 33/19

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s AICW Problem Stretches Listing For Hell Gate

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To This AICW Problem Stretch

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    • Jul 6, 2016by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment 31.5366,-81.34619999

      Shoaling Reported in Sapelo River, west of AICW Statute Mile 636, 7/6/2016


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      This area of shoaling is developing from the west and north side of the channel. This western portion of the Sapelo River departs the Waterway near Mile 636.

      GEORGIA – SAPELO AND DOBOY SOUNDS – SAPELO RIVER: Shoal
      Shoaling reported between Sapelo River DBN 6 (LLNR 5895 [31°32.1970N / 081°20.7660W, 31.536617 / -81.346100]) and Sapelo River DBN 10 (LLNR 5905 [31°31.8490N / 081°21.3510W, 31.530817 / -81.355850]). Depths are reported from 0-6 ft at Mean Low water. Aids to navigation are currently in 0 feet of water. Shoaling protrudes into the channel approximately 20 yards. Channel was found closest to the southern bank with a depth of 6-10 feet at Mean Low water. Chart 11510 LNM 27/16

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To A “Navigation Alert” Position at Sapelo River

      Comments from Cruisers (1)

      1. Wally Moran -  July 8, 2016 - 10:23 pm

        Just reported this shoal? Was it a cruiser, local boater, or the Coast Guard or other qualified observer?

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    • May 13, 2014by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment 30.714,-81.53219999

      Shoaling Reported in St. Marys River, East of St. Marys, GA, May 13, 2014


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      For cruisers wanting to make a side trip to visit historic St. Marys, GA, the St. Marys River departs the Waterway at statute mile 712. This reported shoaling is in the dogleg just a mile east of St. Marys docks. The charted shoal between markers #6 and #8 would suggest that favoring the east side of the channel would be best. For more on the St. Marys River, go to /?p=123715

      GEORGIA AND FLORIDA ‘“ CUMBERLAND SOUND ‘“ FERNANDINA HARBOR TO KINGS BAY – ST MARYS RIVER: Shoaling.
      There is excessive shoaling protruding approximately 15ft into the channel between St Marys DBN 6 (LLNR 6805 [30°42.9620N / 081°32.0850W, 30.716033 / -81.534750]) DBN 8 (LLNR 6810 [30°42.6191N / 081°32.0305W, 30.710318 / -81.533842]). The Coast Guard has re-established St Marys TEMP Buoy 6A in position 30-42-52-379N 081-32-00.613W (30°43.4983N / 081°32.0102W, 30.724972 / -81.533504) . Mariners are advised to exercise extreme caution while transiting the area. Chart 11503 LNM 19/14

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To A “Navigation Alert” Position at Shoaling Site

      Click Here To View the Georgia Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Langs Marina

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Langs Marina

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Georgia Anchorage Directory Listing For the St. Marys Waterfront Anchorage

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To St. Marys GA

      Comments from Cruisers (1)

      1. Jonathan Gorham -  September 3, 2014 - 2:20 pm

        Aha! I KNEW I was in the channel!
        Thanksgiving 2013 we were transiting that very section coming out of St. Mary’s and managed to nick the bottom (In a 26 foot outboard with a 2 foot draft no less) while holding a good line between those two markers.
        Hopefully the repositioning of the markers has fixed that, but as mentioned, there is plenty of water to give those markers a very wide berth.
        MV Top Cat
        Glacier Bay 2670

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