SECTOR COMMANDER
U.S. COAST GUARD
SECTOR DELAWARE BAY
1 WASHINGTON AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
TEL: (215) 271-4800
FAX: (215) 271-4833

MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN

[MSIB # 33-14]
July 15, 2014

BILLINGSPORT AND TINICUM RANGE DREDGING

Dredging operations conducted by Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company will begin in Billingsport Range and Tinicum Range on July 15, 2014 and continue until September 15, 2014. During this operation there will be two Hopper Dredges working the area, the DODGE ISLAND and the PADRE ISLAND. There will be a portion of pipeline off the Fort Mifflin disposal area that the Hopper Dredges will use to off load. At no time will the pipeline extend into the channel. Mariners are cautioned to remain a safe distance away from the dredge, buoys, cables, pipeline, barges, derricks, wires, and related equipment.

Traffic should call the Hopper Dredges at least 30 minutes prior to passage. The Hopper Dredges will monitor channels 13 and 16. Mariners are urged to use extreme caution and operate at minimum steerage speed to reduce wake when transiting the area.

Any questions should be directed to the Coast Guard Command Center at (215) 271-4807 or channel 16 VHF.





K. MOORE
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard
Captain of the Port, Delaware Bay