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Below, you will discover our COMPLETE listing of Virginia to the North Carolina state line cruising news/postings from fellow cruisers, arranged in chronological order, based on publication date.
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WW: blat (36.73776) , blon (-76.29624) , bWWid (5) , bMM (8.5) , bDOffWW (24.3) , bAbbrev (AIWW) , bWWName (Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.gpx)
SAFETY/VA – CHESAPEAKE BAY – OFFSHORE/ATON/SEC SVA BNM 0183-25
1. CHESAPEAKE BAY SOUTHERN APPROACH LIGHTED BUOY #13 (LLNR 475), EXTINGUISED. BT
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WW: blat (36.73462) , blon (-76.29083) , bWWid (5) , bMM (8.9) , bDOffWW (19.4) , bAbbrev (AIWW) , bWWName (Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.gpx)
SAFETY/HAMPTON RIVER, VIRGINIA/ATON/SEC SVA BNM 0180-25
1. HAMPTON RIVER DAYBEACON 13 (LLNR 10935) REPORTED LEANING. BT
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WW: blat (36.77707) , blon (-76.30431) , bWWid (5) , bMM (5.2) , bDOffWW (13.9) , bAbbrev (AIWW) , bWWName (Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.gpx)
SAFETY/VIRGINIA – HAMPTON ROADS (CHART 12245)/ATON/SEC SVA BNM 0177-25
1. WILLOUGHBY BAY CHANNEL DAYBEACON 3A (LLNR 10585), RPTD DESTROYED BT
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WW: blat (36.77707) , blon (-76.30431) , bWWid (5) , bMM (5.2) , bDOffWW (13.9) , bAbbrev (AIWW) , bWWName (Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.gpx)
1: llnr: 10595 District: 05 lat/lon: 36.968103,-76.305382 Desc: Willoughby Bay Channel Light 7
WW: blat (36.77721) , blon (-76.29979) , bWWid (5) , bMM (5.5) , bDOffWW (13.2) , bAbbrev (AIWW) , bWWName (Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.gpx)
SAFETY/VIRGINIA – HAMPTON ROADS (CHART 12245)/ATON/SEC SVA BNM 0177-25
1. WILLOUGHBY BAY CHANNEL DAYBEACON 3A (LLNR 10585), RPTD DESTROYED BT
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SAFETY/VA – SOUTHERN BRANCH ELIZABETH RIVER/CONSTRUCTION/SEC SVA BNM 0148-25
MARINERS ARE ADVISED OF A PIPELINE REPLACEMENT IN THE SOUTHERN BRANCH OF THE ELIZABETH RIVER BETWEEN THE GILMERTON BRIDGE AND THE I64 HIGH-RISE BRIDGE. THE WORK WILL COMMENCE FROM JUNE 24, 2025, THROUGH JULY 24, 2025. WORK HOURS WILL BE FROM 7 A.M. UNTIL 7 P.M. EACH DAY. ALL PIPELINE REPLACEMENT WORK WILL BE OUTSIDE OF THE NAVIGABLE CHANNEL. MARINERS SHOULD USE CAUTION WHEN TRANSITING THE AREA. BT
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SAFETY/VA – CHESAPEAKE CHANNEL/ATON/CCGD5 BNM 0239-25
1. THE FOLLOWING AIDS TO NAVIGATION HAVE BEEN TEMPORARILY RELOCATED FOR DREDGING. AIDS ARE APPROXIMATELY 200FT OUTSIDE THE CHANNEL LIMITS.
A. CHESAPEAKE CHANNEL LB 15 (LLNR 7115) TEMP RELOCATED TO APPROXIMATE POSITION: 37-03-47.973N, 076-05-36.088W.
B. CHESAPEAKE CHANNEL LB 16 (LLNR 7120) TEMP RELOCATED TO APPROXIMATE POSITION: 37-03-54.641N, 076-05-23.891W.
C. CHESAPEAKE CHANNEL LB CY (LLNR 7130) TEMP RELOCATED TO APPROXIMATE POSITION: 37-06-02.547N, 076-07-11.443W.
D. CHESAPEAKE CHANNEL LB 18 (LLNR 7125) TEMP RELOCATED TO APPROXIMATE POSITION: 37-05-45.881N, 076-06-42.852W.
E. CHESAPEAKE CHANNEL LB 19 (LLNR 7135) TEMP RELOCATED TO APPROXIMATE POSITION: 37-06-59.056N, 076-07-51.812W.
F. CHESAPEAKE CHANNEL LB 20 (LLNR 7140) TEMP RELOCATED TO APPROXIMATE POSITION: 37-07-05.030N, 076-07-38.956W.
G. CHESAPEAKE CHANNEL LB 22 (LLNR 7145) TEMP RELOCATED TO APPROXIMATE POSITION: 37-08-24.354N, 076-08-35.295W.
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The Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center, a Salty Southeast Cruisers Net sponsor, provided this update today regarding the ongoing canal closing.
Happy #CincodeMayo! We’re kicking the week off with some great news from the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers…
The historic Dismal Swamp Canal reopens to traffic & returns to normal operations tomorrow, May 6th!
Check out our Boating/Paddling Page for great boating tips, lock & bridge times, contact info & more.
https://www.dismalswampwelcomecenter.com/boating-paddling
We can’t wait to see our wonderful boating community!
Share your #DismalSwampCanal images with us as you cruise through & don’t forget to stop at #MM28 to grab your very own 2025 Dismal Swamp Canal Boating Sticker!
Wishing everyone safe travels & we look forward to seeing you at the Dismal Swamp,
Sarah
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| Sarah Hill, TMP Director, Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center Chairperson, Camden County Tourism Development Authority 2356 US Hwy 17 North, South Mills, NC 27976
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Located at mile marker 12 on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, the Marker 12 Pop-Up Bar is open exclusively to waterway guests of Atlantic Yacht Basin, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, located just south of the Great Bridge lock and bridge in Great Bridge, VA.
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Our thanks to Waterway Editor, Ed Tillett, for permitting Cruisers Net to publish this article from Waterway Guide’s weekly newsletter.
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The Norfolk and Portsmouth Belt Line Railroad Lift Bridge, with a closed vertical clearance of 6ft, crosses the Waterway at Statute Mile 2.6, near the community of Chesapeake, VA.
Sector Virginia (757) 374-3408 MSIB 007-25 January 28, 2025
Elizabeth River – Belt Line Bridge Deviation – 2nd Phase – Update
Mariners are advised of a bridge deviation for the Belt Line Bridge over the Elizabeth River Southern Branch, at mile marker 2.6, in Portsmouth, VA to facilitate the replacement of the counterweight guide track. The work will require the bridge to be maintained in the closed to marine navigation position during the times listed below. Mariners able to transit the bridge in the closed position are able to do so at any time. Dates/Times: Friday February 7, 2025, through Wednesday February 12, 2025, the bridge will be maintained in the closed to navigation position from 8 PM to 5 AM each day. The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies during the times listed above. At all other times, the drawbridge would operate in accordance with the operating regulations set out in 33CFR117.997(a). The project foreman may be reached at (270) 540-1415 and on VHF-FM channel 13. Concerns may be sent to the US Coast Guard Waterways Management Division via email at VirginiaWaterways@uscg.mil. # |
Sector Virginia
Marine Safety Information Bulletin
(757) 374-3408
VirginiaWaterways@uscg.mil
MSIB 008-25
January 19, 2025
Elizabeth River – Belt Line Bridge –
Bridge Deviation
**Update to MSIB 003-25**
Mariners are advised that the Belt Line Bridge over the Elizabeth River Southern Branch, at mile marker 2.6, in Portsmouth, VA is now operating at its normal published schedule. Scheduled repairs are complete.
The bridge operator can be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 13.
For questions or comments contact the US Coast Guard Waterways Management Division via email at VirginiaWaterways@uscg.mil.
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Revision involves a change of closure dates. Comments due by January 10.
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Sector Virginia (757) 374-3408 MSIB 004-25 January 6, 2025
Elizabeth River – 2nd Phase Belt Line Bridge Deviation – Revised Request for Public Comment **This MSIB replaces MSIB 294-24** The U.S. Coast Guard is requesting public comment on an updated proposed bridge deviation for phase 2 of the Belt Line Bridge over the Elizabeth River Southern Branch, at mile marker 2.6, in Portsmouth, VA to facilitate the replacement of the counterweight guide track. The work would require the bridge to be maintained in the closed to marine navigation position during the proposed times listed below. Mariners able to transit the bridge in the closed position would be able to do so at any time. Revised Proposed Dates/Times: Friday February 7, 2025, through Wednesday February 12, 2025, the bridge will be maintained in the closed to navigation position from 8 PM to 5 AM each day. The bridge would not be able to open for emergencies during the times listed above. At all other times, the drawbridge would operate in accordance with the operating regulations set out in 33CFR117.997(a). Please provide comments by close of business on Friday, January 10, 2025, to the US Coast Guard Waterways Management Division via email at VirginiaWaterways@uscg.mil. |
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Our thanks to Sarah Hill, Director of Dismal Swamp Welcome Center, for this notice.
Please see below the temporary closure of the Deep Creek Bridge starting Jan. 6th through March 21st to facilitate construction of the new Deep Creek bridge. The Deep Creek bridge will remain in the closed to navigation position during this time. Lake Drummond and the canal can still be accessed for paddling or boating excursions via the boat ramps along the canal or the South Mills Lock- which will continue to operate on normal schedule. Boaters will be unable to enter or exit the canal through the Deep Creek Bridge/Lock during this period.
Thanks,
Sarah
Sector Virginia (757) 374-3408 MSIB 001-25
Deep Creek Bridge Deviation Mariners are advised of an infrastructure refurbishment project on the Deep Creek Bridge, mile 11.1 over the Dismal Swamp Canal, in Chesapeake, Virginia. The project will require the bridge to be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position from January 6, 2025, through March 21, 2025, to facilitate construction of the new bascule span of the new bridge. During this time period, visitors to Lake Drummond will be able to access the Dismal Swamp Canal via the South Mills Locks in South Mills, North Carolina or from the various boat ramps along the canal. Vessels transiting the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway will need to use the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal as an alternate route during this timeframe. Comments or concerns can be sent to the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Virginia Waterways Management Division via email at virginiawaterways@uscg.mil. # |
Click here for SEC VA MSIB 001-25 Deep Creek Bridge Deviation
Comments due by Jan 3.
Sector Virginia (757) 374-3408 MSIB 296-24 December 30, 2024
Elizabeth River – Belt Line Bridge Deviation – Revised Request for Public Comment **This MSIB replaces MSIB 294-24** The U.S. Coast Guard is requesting public comment on an updated proposed bridge deviation of the Belt Line Bridge over the Elizabeth River Southern Branch, at mile marker 2.6, in Portsmouth, VA to facilitate powered rail replacement. The work is intended to be conducted throughout the entire day to minimize effects on the marine transportation system (MTS). The work requires the bridge to be maintained in the closed to marine navigation position. Mariners able to transit the bridge in the closed position would be able to do so at any time. Revised Proposed Dates/Times: 5:00 PM Friday January 17, 2025, through 5:00 PM Sunday January 19, 2025, closed to marine navigation except for 1-hour openings every 4-hours during this time. The bridge would be able to open for an emergency during this time with 30-minute notice. The bridge would open upon a vessel master’s signal, for a scheduled opening every 4-hours, from 10:00 PM Friday, January 17, 2025, through 2:00 PM Sunday, January 19, 2025. If no communication is received for a 4-hour cycle opening, maintenance work would continue and thus reduce the total duration of effect on the MTS. A subsequent update on a second-phase of required maintenance, referenced in MSIB 294-24 with impacts on the marine transportation system, is anticipated at a later date. At all other times, the drawbridge will operate in accordance with the operating regulations set out in 33CFR117.997(a). Please provide comments by close of business on Friday, January 3, 2025, to the US Coast Guard Waterways Management Division via email at VirginiaWaterways@uscg.mil. # |
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Atlantic Yacht Basin, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, is located just south of the Great Bridge lock and bridge at Mile Marker 12 in Great Bridge, VA. If you have wood damage or need a few modifications with the interior or exterior of your boat, Atlantic Yacht Basin has the team to fix it right.
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With a closed vertical clearance of 7ft, the Norfolk Southern #7 Railroad Bridge is the third ICW RR bridge south of Mile Zero. These 6 hr closures will require adjustments to your float plan. Please provide comments on the above deviation by July 10th.
Sector Virginia (757) 374-3408 MSIB 207-24 July 2, 2024
Elizabeth River – Norfolk Southern #7 Bridge – Bridge Deviation – Request for Public Comment The US Coast Guard is seeking public comment for a requested bridge deviation for the Norfolk Southern #7 Railroad Bridge. The Norfolk Southern #7 Bridge over the Elizabeth River, mile marker 5.8, in Chesapeake, VA is requesting a 2-day deviation to conduct repairs to the railroad tracks. During the repairs, the power will be disconnected, and the bridge maintained in the closed to navigation position. The bridge would not be able to open for emergency vessel traffic. Requested Dates/Times for Deviation: July 23, 2024, 9 am – 3 pm July 24, 2024, 9 am – 3 pm Vessels that could safely transit the bridge in the closed position could do so at any time. During all other times the bridge will operate in accordance with the published operating schedule outlined in 33CFR117.997(d). Please provide comments on the above deviation by July 10th to the US Coast Guard Waterways Management Division via email at VirginiaWaterways@uscg.mil.
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With a closed vertical clearance of 6ft, North Landing Bridge crosses the Waterway south of Great Bridge Lock.
Sector Virginia (757) 374-3408 MSIB 188-24 May 10, 2024
Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal – North Landing Bridge – Adjusted Bridge Openings Effective immediately, the North Landing Bridge, Mile Marker 20.2 on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, continues to have an adjusted operating schedule due to on-going mechanical issues. The north (Virginia Beach) span will open on schedule on the hour and half hour from 0600-1900 and on demand from 1900-0600. This single, north span opening limits passage to vessels 35 feet in width or less. In order to accommodate vessels and vessels over 35 feet in width, both spans will open on request to the tender. For all other vessels which cannot transit the single span safely, both spans are scheduled to open at 10:00 a.m. each day. The bridge operator can be contacted on VHF-FM Channel 13 or (757) 482-3081. For any questions on the above deviation please contact the U.S. Coast Guard Waterways Management Division via email at VirginiaWaterways@uscg.mil.
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Sector Virginia (757) 374-3408 MSIB 020-24 January 8, 2024
Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway – Albemarle & Chesapeake Railroad Bridge – Weather Closure Mariners are advised that, due to high winds exceeding operating thresholds, the Albemarle & Chesapeake Railroad Bridge over the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway (AICW), mile marker 13.9, in Chesapeake, VA, will remain in the closed-to-navigation position from 11 a.m. on Tuesday January 9th until Wednesday, January 10th once winds subside. Mariners will be notified immediately when the bridge has returned to normal operations. The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies. The bridge has a vertical clearance of 7 feet above mean high water in the closed position. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time. There is no immediate alternate route for vessels unable to pass through the bridge in the closed position. For any questions on the above deviation, please contact the bridge tender directly at 910-515-9911 or U.S. Coast Guard Waterways Management Division via email at VirginiaWaterways@uscg.mil.
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