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    • Northern Gulf 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 the waters of the Northern Gulf from Carrabelle, Florida to New Orleans. 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.

    • Mar 30, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      LNM: SE of St Andrew Pass, Capsized Catamaran Adrift, Northern Gulf of Mexico, FL

      FL – GULF OF MEXICO – Capsized Adrift Catamaran

      A 16 ft sailing catamaran has been reported capsized and adrift in the Gulf of Mexico, approximately 4 nautical miles southeast of St. Andrew Pass, in approximate position 30-03-38.4N 085-41-46.8W (30°3.6400N / 085°41.7800W, 30.060667 / -85.696333), on March 26, 2024. The vessel is reportedly not marked. Mariners are urged to transit the area with caution and report any sightings or findings to their nearest U.S. Coast Guard unit

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    • Mar 2, 2024by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 30.153,-85.6589999

      Panama City Marina Requesting Reconstruction Bids, GIWW MM 290


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      Panama City Marina was completely destroyed by Hurricane Michael in 2018. See  On-Site Report: Panama City Marina Destroyed. Cruisers, especially Loopers, will welcome this reconstruction.
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    • Jul 6, 2023by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 30.3195,-87.30689999

      LNM: N Gulf, Temporary Research Buoys, S of Pensacola, FL


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      FL – GULF OF MEXICO – Temporary Research Buoys

      Commencing July 10, 2023 and continuing through January 10, 2024, three lighted yellow research buoys will be temporarily established in the Gulf of Mexico, between 2 and 3 nautical miles offshore from Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach and Panama City Beach, FL. Each location will have mooring configurations that include one floating research buoy and two marker buoys. The research buoys will display a flashing 2.5 second yellow light at night and are located in the following approximate positions:
      Pensacola: 30-17-56.40N 087-08-00.67W (30°17.9400N / 087°8.0111W, 30.299000 / -87.133519)
      Fort Walton Beach: 30-21-19.90N 086-36-38.60W (30°21.3317N / 086°36.6433W, 30.355528 / -86.610722)
      Panama City Beach: 30-09-14.01N 085-51-59.52W (30°9.2335N / 085°51.9920W, 30.153892 / -85.866533)

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    • Jan 6, 2023by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      LNM: Northern Gulf, Updated Off-Shore Hazardous Operations

      FL – GULF OF MEXICO – PENSACOLA – PANAMA CITY – TALLAHASSEE – Hazardous Operations – UPDATE

      Mariners making plans to transit offshore Tallahassee, Panama City and Pensacola, Florida, are advised of frequent rocket activity and associated hazardous areas which may include free falling debris and/or descending vehicles or vehicle components under various means of control. Mariners should contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile at (251) 441-5940, for more information. Specific scheduled information and Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIB) can be found at the following website https://homeport.uscg.mil/port-directory/jacksonville. Upcoming information and Hazardous Areas are also posted on the Patrick Air Force Base website: https://www.patrick.af.mil, or can be obtained by calling 1 (800) 470-7232. 
      Offshore Pensacola, bound by the following approximate positions:

      29-53-02.0N 087-35-46.0W (29°53.0333N / 087°35.7667W, 29.883889 / -87.596111),

      29-53-02.0N 087-24-14.0W (29°53.0333N / 087°24.2333W, 29.883889 / -87.403889),

      29-42-58.0N 087-35-46.0W (29°42.9667N / 087°35.7667W, 29.716111 / -87.596111) and

      29-42-58.0N 087-24-14.0W (29°42.9667N / 087°24.2333W, 29.716111 / -87.403889) .
      Offshore Panama City, bound by the following approximate positions:

      29-47-46.0N 086-16-44.0W (29°47.7667N / 086°16.7333W, 29.796111 / -86.278889),

      29-47-46.0N 086-05-20.0W (29°47.7667N / 086°5.3333W, 29.796111 / -86.088889),

      29-37-48.0N 086-16-44.0W (29°37.8000N / 086°16.7333W, 29.630000 / -86.278889) and

      29-37-48.0N 086-05-20.0W (29°37.8000N / 086°5.3333W, 29.630000 / -86.088889) .
      Offshore Tallahassee, bound by the following approximate positions:

      29-21-47.0N 084-17-46.0W (29°21.7834N / 084°17.7667W, 29.363056 / -84.296111),

      29-21-47.0N 084-06-18.0W (29°21.7834N / 084°6.3000W, 29.363056 / -84.105000),

      29-11-46.0N 084-17-46.0W (29°11.7667N / 084°17.7667W, 29.196111 / -84.296111) and

      29-11-46.0N 084-06-18.0W (29°11.7667N / 084°6.3000W, 29.196111 / -84.105000) .

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    • Aug 17, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      LNM: Northern Gulf, Hazardous Offshore Operations, Tallahassee, Panama City, Pensacola, FL

      FL – GULF OF MEXICO – PENSACOLA – PANAMA CITY – TALLAHASSEE – Hazardous Operations – UPDATE

      Mariners making plans to transit offshore Tallahassee, Panama City and Pensacola, Florida, are advised of frequent rocket activity and associated hazardous areas which may include free falling debris and/or descending vehicles or vehicle components under various means of control. Mariners should contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile at (251) 441-5768, for more information. Specific scheduled information and Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIB) can be found at the following website https://homeport.uscg.mil/port-directory/jacksonville. Upcoming information and Hazardous Areas are also posted on the Patrick Air Force Base website: https://www.patrick.af.mil, or can be obtained by calling 1 (800) 470-7232.
      Offshore Pensacola, bound by the following approximate positions:

      29-59-27.0N 087-30-00.0W (29°59.4500N / 087°30.0000W, 29.990833 / -87.500000),

      29-48-00.0N 087-16-51.0W (29°48.0000N / 087°16.8500W, 29.800000 / -87.280833),

      29-36-32.0N 087-30-00.0W (29°36.5333N / 087°30.0000W, 29.608889 / -87.500000),

      29-48-00.0N 087-43-08.0W (29°48.0000N / 087°43.1333W, 29.800000 / -87.718889) and

      29-59-27.0N 087-30-00.0W (29°59.4500N / 087°30.0000W, 29.990833 / -87.500000) .
      Offshore Panama City, bound by the following approximate positions:

      29-54-25.0N 086-10-58.0W (29°54.4166N / 086°10.9667W, 29.906944 / -86.182778),

      29-42-57.0N 085-57-50.0W (29°42.9500N / 085°57.8333W, 29.715833 / -85.963889),

      29-31-29.0N 086-10-58.0W (29°31.4833N / 086°10.9667W, 29.524722 / -86.182778),

      29-42-57.0N 086-24-07.0W (29°42.9500N / 086°24.1166W, 29.715833 / -86.401944) and

      29-54-25.0N 086-10-58.0W (29°54.4166N / 086°10.9667W, 29.906944 / -86.182778) .
      Offshore Tallahassee, bound by the following approximate positions:

      29-28-26.0N 084-12-00.0W (29°28.4333N / 084°12.0000W, 29.473889 / -84.200000),

      29-16-58.0N 083-58-55.0W (29°16.9667N / 083°58.9166W, 29.282778 / -83.981944),

      29-05-31.0N 084-12-00.0W (29°5.5166N / 084°12.0000W, 29.091944 / -84.200000),

      29-16-58.0N 084-25-04.0W (29°16.9667N / 084°25.0667W, 29.282778 / -84.417778) and

      29-28-26.0N 084-12-00.0W (29°28.4333N / 084°12.0000W, 29.473889 / -84.200000)

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    • May 12, 2022by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 30.1631,-85.70039999

      Update: LNM: N Gulf, Sunken Vessel, St Andrews Bay, FL


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      This sunken vessel, now marked with lighted buoy WR, is in 5ft of water c. 300 yards south of Buena Vista Pt. See Sunken Vessel.

      FL – ST ANDREW BAY – Wreck – UPDATE

      The partially submerged F/V reported in the vicinity of ST Andrew Bay, Panama City, FL.,. in approximate position 30-09-47.3N 085-42-09.9W (30°9.7883N / 085°42.1650W, 30.163139 / -85.702750), is reportedly marked with a temporary lighted buoy WR, showing a flashing quick, red light. Mariners are urged to avoid this area.

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    • Nov 4, 2021by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 30.3169,-85.92639999

      LNM: near GIWW MM 267, Shoal Excavation, West Bay, FL


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      As reported in October, this shoaling is north of Panama City. See More Shoaling.

      FL – GIWW – WEST BAY – Shoaling – UPDATE

      Continuing until approximately November 12, 2021, Carter’s Contracting Services is excavating a shoal on the south side of the channel in the West Bay Land Cut of the GIWW, near Mile 267.7, EHL, at Boar Hog Branch, in Bay County, Florida. The south side of channel is blocked and the north half of the channel has depth restrictions of approximately 8.5 feet. A temporary unlit can buoy (39A) was established to mark the shoal area, in approximate position 30-19-07.390N 085-55-35.030W (30°19.1231N / 085°55.5838W, 30.318719 / -85.926397) . Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. For further information, mariners can contact Mr. Waylon Register at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Panama City Site Office, at (850) 784-9780. Chart 11378

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    • Sep 23, 2021by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      LNM: Northern Gulf Offshore Hazards, Panama City and Pensacola, FL

      No specific dates are given for these exercises. Call the number given below if you plan to transit that part of the Gulf.

      Mariners making plans to transit offshore Panama City and Pensacola, Florida, are advised of frequent rocket activity and associated hazardous areas which may include free falling debris and/or descending vehicles or vehicle components under various means of control.
      Offshore Pensacola, bound by the following approximate position:

      29-48-00.0N 087-30-00.0W (29°48.0000N / 087°30.0000W, 29.800000 / -87.500000),
      Offshore Panama City, bound by the following approximate position:

      29-45-57.0N 086-01-48.0W (29°45.9500N / 086°1.8000W, 29.765833 / -86.030000),
      Mariners should contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile at (251) 441-5976, for more information. Specific scheduled information and Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIB) can be found at the following website https://homeport.uscg.mil/port-directory/jacksonville. Upcoming information and Hazardous Areas are also posted on the following Patrick Air Force Base website https://www.patrick.af.mil/ or can be obtained by calling 1 (800) 470 7232

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    • Apr 23, 2021by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      LNM: Northern Gulf Hazardous Operations Offshore, Tallahassee, Panama City and Pensacola, FL

      No time frame is given for these hazardous operations, so give a call to the numbers below to verify safe transit through these offshore areas.

       

      FL – GULF OF MEXICO – PANAMA CITY – PENSACOLA – Hazardous Operations

      Mariners making plans to transit offshore Tallahassee, Panama City and Pensacola, Florida, are advised of frequent rocket activity and associated hazardous areas which may include free falling debris and/or descending vehicles or vehicle components under various means of control.
      Offshore Pensacola, bound by the following approximate positions:

      29-55-48.0N 087-38-34.8W (29°55.8000N / 087°38.5800W, 29.930000 / -87.643000),

      29-55-48.0N 087-21-25.2W (29°55.8000N / 087°21.4200W, 29.930000 / -87.357000),

      29-40-12.0N 087-38-34.8W (29°40.2000N / 087°38.5800W, 29.670000 / -87.643000) and

      29-40-12.0N 087-21-25.2W (29°40.2000N / 087°21.4200W, 29.670000 / -87.357000) .
      Offshore Panama City, bound by the following approximate positions:

      29-53-45.6N 086-10-15.6W (29°53.7600N / 086°10.2600W, 29.896000 / -86.171000),

      29-53-45.6N 085-53-06.0W (29°53.7600N / 085°53.1000W, 29.896000 / -85.885000),

      29-38-09.6N 086-10-15.6W (29°38.1600N / 086°10.2600W, 29.636000 / -86.171000) and

      29-38-09.6N 085-53-06.0W (29°38.1600N / 085°53.1000W, 29.636000 / -85.885000) .
      Offshore Tallahassee, bound by the following approximate positions:

      29-22-48.0N 084-20-31.2W (29°22.8000N / 084°20.5200W, 29.380000 / -84.342000),

      29-22-48.0N 084-03-28.8W (29°22.8000N / 084°3.4800W, 29.380000 / -84.058000),

      29-07-12.0N 084-20-31.2W (29°7.2000N / 084°20.5200W, 29.120000 / -84.342000) and

      29-07-12.0N 084-03-28.8W (29°7.2000N / 084°3.4800W, 29.120000 / -84.058000) .
      Mariners should contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile at (251) 441-5976, for more information. Specific scheduled information and Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIB) can be found at the following website https://homeport.uscg.mil/port-directory/jacksonville. Upcoming information and  Hazardous Areas are also posted on the following Patrick Air Force Base website https://www.patrick.af.mil/ or can be obtain by calling 1 (800) 470-7232   Charts 411 11360 11389    LNM 16/21

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    • Feb 11, 2021by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      LNM: USACE: Apalachicola-Chattahoochee and Flint River System Update, Northern Gulf, FL

      The USACE has declared 7ft depth channel levels in this Northern Gulf river system.

       

      FL – AL – GA – APALACHICOLA – CHATTAHOOCHEE AND FLINT (ACF) RIVER SYSTEM – UPDATE

      Based on the 10-day forecast for releases from Jim Woodruff Lock and Dam and subsequent forecasted stage at Blountstown gage, the USACE is continuing to support a 7-foot navigation channel. 
      Additionally, the forecast for the area calls for normal rainfall for the next 3 months. The composite storage graphic, which is updated weekly, can be viewed at the following website:
      http://water.sam.usace.army.mil/ACFconstorage.pdf
      A 7.4-foot Blountstown stage is needed to provide a 7-foot channel on the Apalachicola River. River stages for the ACF system can be viewed at:
      http://water.sam.usace.army.mil/forecast_acf_plots.htm
      Commercial mariners should schedule lockage appointments at the Jim Woodruff Lock by calling (850) 663-4692 or (229) 723-3482. George W. Andrews and Walter F. George Locks remain closed due to mechanical failures. ACF Navigation Bulletins will continue to be issued on a monthly and as needed basis throughout the navigation season. Mariners can direct any questions to Ashley Kleinschrodt, at (251) 694-3726. LNM 6/21

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    • Oct 15, 2020by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      LNM: US Navy Testing, West of Destin, FL, Northern Gulf

      As stated below, this test area is approximately 15 NMs west of Destin, FL. This testing is a continuation of testing begun in August.

       

      FL – GULF OF MEXICO – DESTIN PASS – U.S. Navy Testing

      Continuing until approximately November 1, 2020, the U.S. Navy will be conducting test operations in an area generally located approximately 15 nautical miles west of Destin Pass, FL. The test area will include items on the ocean floor and/or moored near to the waters surface that are obstructions to navigation, extending from the beach out to approximate depth of 40 feet. These items will be guarded and/or buoyed while deployed for the duration of the test period. Additionally, helicopter operations will be conducted in the test area. The support/guard vessels
      include M/V TYSON B., which will be on station in the testing area during the test events. It is requested that vessels maintain a 1 nautical mile distance from the test area, while operations are in progress. Mariners should contact these support vessels via VHF-FM Channel 16, heed instructions given and stay a minimum of 1 nautical mile from the test vessels on station. U.S. Navy equipment has been deployed in the test area and will remain through the duration of the tests.
      Test area bound by the following approximate positions;
      North East corner: 30-23-12.0N 086-47-38.0W (30°23.2000N / 086°47.6333W, 30.386667 / -86.793889),
      North West corner: 30-23-01.0N 086-49-40.0W (30°23.0167N / 086°49.6667W, 30.383611 / -86.827778),
      South West corner: 30-20-44.0N 086-49-28.0W (30°20.7334N / 086°49.4666W, 30.345556 / -86.824444) and
      South East corner: 30-20-57.0N 086-47-18.0W (30°20.9500N / 086°47.3000W, 30.349167 / -86.788333) .

      Charts  11383 11385 11388   LNM 41/20

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    • May 3, 2018by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 30.3468,-87.1529999

      LNM: Dredging Continues, GIWW Statute Mile 179-180, Santa Rosa Sound, Pensacola, FL


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      This dredging operation is west of the Pensacola Beach Bridge, Pensacola, FL.

      FL – GIWW – SANTA ROSA SOUND – Dredge Operation
      Continuing until further notice, the Dredge KELLY L will be conducting dredging operations to remove shoaling in an area between GIWW, mile 179.0, EHL and GIWW, mile 180.0, EHL. Dredge material will be disposed into an upland disposal area located just south of the channel utilizing floating and submerged pipelines. All vessels will be lighted in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard Safety Regulations. The Dredge KELLY L will be monitoring VHF-FM Channel 13 or 16. Mariners are urged to exercise caution when transiting the area. Chart 11378 11383 LNM 18/18

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