MSIB 13-22 DREDGING OPERATIONS WITHIN NEW CASTLE RANGE
***Below to take effect starting May 15th***

The Captain of the Port (COTP), Delaware Bay, is notifying mariners that General Anchorage #5 located southeast of Pea Patch Island on the northeast side of the Channel along New Castle Range should not be used for anchoring in order to facilitate safe passage of vessels around the Dredge Charleston due to dredging operations in New Castle Range. This restriction will be in effect until the dredging in New Castle Range is complete on or about July 30, 2022.

See the chartlet attached for a visual depiction. The red area indicates General Anchorage #5 where vessels should NOT anchor.

Concerned vessel traffic should contact Sector Delaware Bay Command Center at (215) 271-4807.

If you have any questions regarding the contents of this bulletin, please contact the Waterways Management staff at (215) 271-4889 or (215) 271-4814.