New Castle Range Closure - May 15, 2026

Mariners are advised that a portion of the New Castle Range in the Delaware River will be closed to vessel traffic from 5:45 a.m. to 8 a.m. on May 15, 2026, due to the installation of submerged dredge pipeline in the channel. The Dredge Charleston will be begin pipeline laying operations south of Pea Patch Island between Delaware River Lighted Buoy 13 (Light List Number 2740) and Delaware River Lighted Buoy 15 (Light List Number 2830). The Dredge Charleston will be notifying mariners two hours before the closure and every 30 minutes during, until operations are complete. All vessels transiting the Delaware River are requested to contact the Dredge Charleston prior to transiting to make passing arrangements. The Dredge Charleston can be contacted via VHF radio channels 13 and 5 or via phone at (757) 272-4918. Mariners are reminded to heed the direction of the on-scene vessels and transit the area with caution.

*Please see the attached chart that details the location where the dredge pipeline installation operations will be conducted.