[EXPIRED] LNM: USCG Warns of Damage to ATONS, Structures and Debris, 9/13/2017
This warning will require close attention in the weeks ahead, especially in the Waterway where narrow, shallow channels impede cleanup and markers are easily displaced. Post this near your helm as a reminder to keep a sharp lookout and be prepared for many temporary, or even missing markers. Trust your eyes,
not your chartplotter!
SOUTH CAROLINA – GEORGIA – FLORIDA
DUE TO THE PASSAGE OF HURRICANE IRMA, AIDS TO NAVIGATION, STRUCTURES OR PLATFORMS MAY BE DAMAGED, DESTROYED OR SUBMERGED. LIGHTED AND UNLIGHTED BUOYS MAY HAVE BEEN MOVED FROM ASSIGNED POSITIONS, BE DAMAGED, EXTINGUISHED, SINK, OR OTHERWISE MADE INOPERATIVE. MARINERS SHOULD NOT RELY COMPLETELY UPON THE POSITION OR OPERATION OF AN AID TO NAVIGATION IN THESE AREAS, BUT SHOULD ALSO EMPLOY SUCH OTHER METHODS OF DETERMINING POSITION AS MAY BE AVAILABLE. WRECKS AND SUBMERGED OBSTRUCTIONS MAY MOVE FROM CHARTED LOCATIONS AND PIPELINES MAY BECOME UNCOVERED OR MOVE DUE TO THE FORCE OF STORM SURGE. MARINERS ARE URGED TO USE EXTREME CAUTION AND REPORT ALL AIDS TO NAVIGATION DISCREPANCIES TO THE NEAREST COAST GUARD UNIT.
****THIS LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS DOES NOT REFLECT ALL OF THE POTENIAL DISCREPANCIES OF THE AIDS TO NAVIGATION****
LNM 37/17
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