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Dredging was last completed on the Ponce Inlet Channel in August of 2012, but shoaling is always an issue here. Ponce Inlet (as it is known to all the locals) intersects the AICW Statute Mile 839.5, with a second southerly intersection near St. M. 843. Note that the welcome dredging reported below is in the inlet channel, NOT the AICW/Ponce Inlet intersections.

FLORIDA-ATLANTIC INTRACOASTAL WATERWAY-TOLOMATO RIVER TO PALM SHORES: Maintenance Dredge Operations.
Cavache Inc will commence dredging operations on or around June 17, 2013 in the vicinity of Ponce De Leon Inlet; just over four miles of the ICWW. The Dredge “MAYA CAELYN” will be disposing of material via floating, submerged and landward pipelines at the district owned MSA 434 site. Portions of the pipeline closest to the dredge will remain floating and will be marked with flashing lights at night. The remaining pipeline will run on the beach or sunk to allow boating traffic to enter the channels. Mariners are urged to stay clear of the area between the beach and the
dredge to avoid potential interference with the pipeline. Operations are expected to be completed on or about November 14, 2013. The “MAYA CAELYN” can be reached on VHF channels 7A, 13 and 16. Mariners are urged to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made. Further questions or additional information contact Mr. Anthony Cavo at (954) 347-8788. Chart 11484 and 11485

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