NC – CAPE FEAR RIVER – DREDGE OPERATIONS

The Dredge BALTIMORE will commence dredging operations in the Cape Fear River on or about October 13, 2023. The project is expected to continue until approximately June 2024. The dredging work limits are approximately between Cape Fear River Lighted Buoy 18 (LLNR 30470 [33°54.7156N / 078°0.9890W, 33.911927 / -78.016483]) and the Cape Fear Memorial Bridge.
Scows will be towed from the jobsite to the Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Area in approximate position: 33-43-10.4669 N, 078-02-40.4923 W.
The Dredge Operators will standby on channels #13 and #16 VHF-FM. Traffic should call 60 minutes prior to the expected time of passage. Project will be conducted twenty-four (24) hours per day seven (7) days a week. To facilitate dredging of the navigation channel, USCG may temporarily relocate or remove some Aids to Navigation.