SECTOR COMMANDER
U.S. COAST GUARD
SECTOR DELAWARE BAY
1 WASHINGTON AVE
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19147
TEL: (215) 271-4807
FAX: (215) 271-4833

MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN

[MSIB # 19-15]
March 16, 2015

SEASONAL ICE PROCEDURES
END OF ICE SEASON

The Captain of the Port (COTP), Delaware Bay is notifying mariners that Ice Season 2014-15 for the Delaware Bay Captain of the Port Zone has officially concluded.

The 2014/15 winter season brought similar ice conditions to last year, with major ice formations in the Salem River and C&D Canal. Ice reports we received from waterfront facilities, vessels, and bridges made it possible for the Coast Guard to make sound decisions regarding ice breaking operations and navigational restrictions. Together, we were able to mitigate impacts to commerce and maintain the safe operation of the port. I would like to thank all of our port partners who contributed to making the port safer throughout the season.

If you have any questions regarding the contents of this bulletin or the expectations of the COTP, please contact the Waterways Management staff at (215) 271-4814 or the Situation Unit Controller at (215) 271-4807.




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