MSIB 15-18

DUTRA DREDGING OPERATION

The Captain of the Port (COTP), Delaware Bay, is notifying mariners that Dutra Dredging will be performing dredging operations in Miah Maull Range, Elbow of Cross Ledge Range, and Liston Range, within the Delaware Bay and River, from March 10, 2018 through approximately June 31, 2018.

The clam shell dredge PAULA LEE will be dredging the main navigational channel beginning on the red side of the channel working north and then continue south on the green side of the channel.


• Dredging area is between LAT/LONG 39°22`14.18"N, 75°27`40.56"W and 39° 5`3.08"N, 75°11`10.84"W.

• The dredge will be able to move for vessel traffic.

• Vessels are requested to contact the dredge 30 minutes prior to arrival to make safe passing arrangements.

• The dredge PAULA LEE can be contacted on VHF-FM channel 14 and 82.

• There will be an assist vessel and a crew boat working with the dredge PAULA LEE.

• Mariners are advised to proceed with caution when transiting the area.


Questions regarding the contents of this bulletin or expectations of the Captain of the Port can be directed to (215) 271-4807 or (267) 515-7294.




S. E. ANDERSON
Captain, U.S. Coast Guard
Captain of the Port, Delaware Bay