44 entries | Generated 2026-08-20 08:07 | Source: LNM01332026.pdf
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| Bridges | Block Island Sound And Gardiners Bay – Long Island Sound Eastern Part/General/Bridges/Rehabilitation | General/Bridges/Rehabilitation From: 2025-04-16 To: 2026-12-01 Location: 41.176728° N / 73.176352° W Bridge Name: Stratford Ave Bridge CONNECTICUT – PEQUONNOCK RIVER – Bridge Rehab – From April 21, 2025 through November 30, 2026 contractors will be utilizing a under bridge work platform truck to access the Stratford Avenue Bridge across Pequonnock River at mile 0.1. This truck is required for rehabilitation of the bridge. The work platform will not be in the navigational channel. Questions may be directed to Superintendent Wesley Sousa Santos at (860) 622-8410. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area. |
| Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) | Block Island Sound And Gardiners Bay – Long Island Sound Eastern Part/General/Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges)/Survey Operations | General/Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges)/Survey Operations From: 2026-07-16 To: 2026-08-26 Location: 41-15- 56.520N/072-19-36.372W University of Connecticut Avery Point, Dept of Marine Science will be deploying marine science equipment attached to a small white and blue mooring buoy approximately 2.25nm south of the mount of the Connecticut River in position 41 13 26.76N, 72 19 53.04W, from July 21, 2026, to Aug 25, 2026, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Equipment on scene will be a 2ft round white and blue mooring ball as surface expression, with a 210ft long mooring, subsurface floats 65ft off the bottom. 3 small collection chambers at 50ft off the bottom. |
| Bridges | Bridgeport Harbor/General/Bridges | Bridgeport Harbor/General/Bridges From: 2026-08-03 To: 2026-08-22 Location: 41.17776, -73.18522 Bridge Name: Interstate 95 Highway Bridge From August 10, 2026 to August 21, 2026 between 8:30 a.m. to 4:00p.m, an under-bridge inspection unit (UBIU) and 10’ safety boat (Consor North America, Inc.) will be operating at the I-95 Bridge across Pequonnock River at mile 0.0, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Mariners requiring full vertical clearance can contact the contractor via marine radio VHF-FM Ch 13/16 or by calling Yaroslav Skoplyak at (860) 780-8606. Mariners are advised to exercise caution and reduce wake when transiting the area. |
| Bridges | Bridgeport Harbor/General/Bridges | Bridgeport Harbor/General/Bridges From: 2026-08-18 To: 2026-09-05 Location: 41.183065, -73.185916 Bridge Name: Peck Railroad Bridge From August 31, 2026 through September 4, 2026 between 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. a 21’ parker boat and dive team will be performing diving inspection at the Peck Bridge across Pequonnock River at mile 0.3, in Bridgeport, Connecticut. This bridge inspection will not affect the navigational channel. Mariners with any questions may contact the contractor via marine radio VHF-FM Ch 13/16 or call Clay Carlson (959) 988-3963. Mariners are advised to exercise caution and reduce wake when transiting the area. |
| Discrepancy | Connecticut River Light 25 | Aid status: daymark damaged (DAYMK DMGD); Light List number: 22610; Aid type: Federal aid (FD) |
| Discrepancy | Connecticut River Light 35 | Aid status: watching properly (WATCHING PROPERLY); Light List number: 22880; Aid type: Federal aid (FD) |
| Discrepancy | Connecticut River Light 42 | Aid status: daymark missing (DAYMK MISSING); Light List number: 22915; Aid type: Federal aid (FD) |
| Discrepancy | Connecticut River Light 42 | Aid status: light extinguished (LT EXT); Light List number: 22915; Aid type: Federal aid (FD) |
| General | General/Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges)/Survey Operations | General/Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges)/Survey Operations | Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) | General/Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges)/Survey Operations From: 2026-04-01 To: 2026-12-31 SAILDRONE INC. intends to conduct operations with up to ten Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs), contracted by the United States Coast Guard District Northeast from 01 April through 31 December 2026. The SAILDRONE VOYAGER is 33 feet in length, 19 feet tall, gray in color with an orange wing, and has a tricolor light on the top wing and is marked “SAILDRONE.” These vehicles will be operating in waters predominantly offshore of Maine in the New England Grey Zone area, down to 300NM off the coast of Connecticut and New York. Mariners are requested to maintain 500m CPA from the vehicle. The plan for Saildrone USVs is to transit from Portland, Maine |
| General | General/Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges)/Survey Operations | General/Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges)/Survey Operations | Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) | General/Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges)/Survey Operations From: 2026-04-01 To: 2026-12-31 SAILDRONE INC. intends to conduct operations with up to ten Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs), contracted by the United States Coast Guard District Northeast from 01 April through 31 December 2026. The SAILDRONE VOYAGER is 33 feet in length, 19 feet tall, gray in color with an orange wing, and has a tricolor light on the top wing and is marked “SAILDRONE.” These vehicles will be operating in waters predominantly offshore of Maine in the New England Grey Zone area, down to 300NM off the coast of Connecticut and New York. Mariners are requested to maintain 500m CPA from the vehicle. The plan for Saildrone USVs is to transit from Portland, Maine |
| Bridges | Long Island Sound Eastern Part – Bridgeport Harbor/General/Bridges/Closure (Scheduled Or Emergency) | General/Bridges/Closure (Scheduled Or Emergency) From: 2026-07-30 To: 2026-09-29 Location: 41-10-45.370N/073-11-08.860W Bridge Name: Stratford Ave Bridge CONNECTICUT – PEQUONNOCK RIVER – Temporary Deviation – The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Stratford Avenue Bridge across Pequonnock River at mile 0.1. Under this temporary deviation the Stratford Ave (Route 130) Bridge may remain closed to mariners beginning August 10, 2026 through October 5, 2026. Questions may be directed to Brian Brinsmade at (203) 389-3173. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area. |
| Marine Events | Long Island Sound Eastern Part – Fireworks | General/Marine Events/Fireworks From: 2026-07-02 To: 2026-09-10 Mariners are advised that a repeating fireworks display is scheduled to be held every Saturday night from July 04, 2026, through September 06, 2026, from 09:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m., on Long Island Sound. In the event of foul weather, the fireworks display will shift to Sunday night. The fireworks launch site will be in approximate position 40° 57’ 60” N, 73° 40’ 06” W (NAD 83) in the vicinity of Rye Playland. Mariners are advised to keep a minimum safe distance of 600-feet from the shoreline to avoid pyrotechnic fallout. Location: 40-58-07.248N/073-39-59.976W 40-57-50.688N/073-39-49.932W 40- 57-48.348N/073-40-11.424W 40-58-04.908N/073-40-14.808W 40-58-07.248N/073-39-59.976W |
| Bridges | Long Island Sound Eastern Part – Housatonic River/General/Bridges/Repairs, Painting, Or Fender Replacement | General/Bridges/Repairs, Painting, Or Fender Replacement From: 2026-07-01 To: 2027-12-31 Location: 41-12-19.044N/073-06- 34.776W Bridge Name: Devon Railroad Bridge CONNECTICUT – HOUSATONIC RIVER – Bridge Repairs – Beginning July 20, 2026, Connecticut Department of Transportation will be performing interim repairs on the Devon Bridge across Housatonic River at mile 3.9. Contractor will be utilizing a barge in the navigational channel that will reduce the horizontal clearance to 41’-6” as well as installing a platform under the bridge outside of the navigational channel that will reduce the vertical clearance. Work is expected to be completed in December 2027. Mariners with any questions can contact the contractor via marine radio VHF-FM Ch 13/16 or call CTDOT Environmental Coordinator Brian Brinsmade at (203) 389-3173. Mariners are advised to exercise caution and reduce wake when transiting the area. |
| Hazards To Navigation | Long Island Sound Eastern Part – Long Island Sound Western Part/General/Hazards To Navigation/Obstructions | General/Hazards To Navigation/Obstructions From: 2026-07-06 To: 2026-10-30 Location: 40-53-02.220N/073-43-50.340W The University of Connecticut Marine Sciences will conduct scientific research in New York Long Island Sound from July 2 to October 30, 2026. The project involves the deployment of four autonomous respiration chambers at four specific stations: Station 1 at 40°53’02.219″ N, 73°43’50.339″ W; Station 2 at 40°53’04.020″ N, 73°43’45.959″ W; Station 3 at 40°57’23.999″ N, 73°34’59.400″ W; and Station 4 at 40°57’24.420″ N, 73°34’57.960″ W. Each station is marked by surface buoys and a PVC marker with a yellow flag and radar-reflective tape, and the chambers are anchored to the seafloor. Stations 1 and 2 are approximately 900 feet northwest of the EXRX research buoy PATON 21436.000, while Stations 3 and 4 are about 230 feet west of the WLIS research buoy PATON 21336.000. |
| Hazards To Navigation | Long Island Sound Eastern Part – Long Island Sound Western Part/General/Hazards To Navigation/Obstructions | General/Hazards To Navigation/Obstructions From: 2026-07-06 To: 2026-10-30 Location: 40-53-04.020N/073-43-45.948W The University of Connecticut Marine Sciences will conduct scientific research in New York Long Island Sound from July 2 to October 30, 2026. The project involves the deployment of four autonomous respiration chambers at four specific stations: Station 1 at 40°53’02.219″ N, 73°43’50.339″ W; Station 2 at 40°53’04.020″ N, 73°43’45.959″ W; Station 3 at 40°57’23.999″ N, 73°34’59.400″ W; and Station 4 at 40°57’24.420″ N, 73°34’57.960″ W. Each station is marked by surface buoys and a PVC marker with a yellow flag and radar-reflective tape, and the chambers are anchored to the seafloor. Stations 1 and 2 are approximately 900 feet northwest of the EXRX research buoy PATON 21436.000, while Stations 3 and 4 are about 230 feet west of the WLIS research buoy PATON 21336.000. |
| Hazards To Navigation | Long Island Sound Eastern Part – Long Island Sound Western Part/General/Hazards To Navigation/Obstructions | General/Hazards To Navigation/Obstructions From: 2026-07-06 To: 2026-10-30 Location: 40-57-24.012N/073-34-59.412W The University of Connecticut Marine Sciences will conduct scientific research in New York Long Island Sound from July 2 to October 30, 2026. The project involves the deployment of four autonomous respiration chambers at four specific stations: Station 1 at 40°53’02.219″ N, 73°43’50.339″ W; Station 2 at 40°53’04.020″ N, 73°43’45.959″ W; Station 3 at 40°57’23.999″ N, 73°34’59.400″ W; and Station 4 at 40°57’24.420″ N, 73°34’57.960″ W. Each station is marked by surface buoys and a PVC marker with a yellow flag and radar-reflective tape, and the chambers are anchored to the seafloor. Stations 1 and 2 are approximately 900 feet northwest of the EXRX research buoy PATON 21436.000, while Stations 3 and 4 are about 230 feet west of the WLIS research buoy PATON 21336.000. |
| Hazards To Navigation | Long Island Sound Eastern Part – Long Island Sound Western Part/General/Hazards To Navigation/Obstructions | General/Hazards To Navigation/Obstructions From: 2026-07-06 To: 2026-10-30 Location: 40-57-24.408N/073-34-57.972W The University of Connecticut Marine Sciences will conduct scientific research in New York Long Island Sound from July 2 to October 30, 2026. The project involves the deployment of four autonomous respiration chambers at four specific stations: Station 1 at 40°53’02.219″ N, 73°43’50.339″ W; Station 2 at 40°53’04.020″ N, 73°43’45.959″ W; Station 3 at 40°57’23.999″ N, 73°34’59.400″ W; and Station 4 at 40°57’24.420″ N, 73°34’57.960″ W. Each station is marked by surface buoys and a PVC marker with a yellow flag and radar-reflective tape, and the chambers are anchored to the seafloor. Stations 1 and 2 are approximately 900 feet northwest of the EXRX research buoy PATON 21436.000, while Stations 3 and 4 are about 230 feet west of the WLIS research buoy PATON 21336.000. |
| Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) | Long Island Sound Eastern Part – New London Harbor/General/Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges)/Facilities, Barriers, Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties/Dikes | General/Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges)/Facilities, Barriers, Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties/Dikes From: 2026-08- 10 To: 2026-09-01 Location: 41-20-51.000N/072-05-02.976W Construction operations on a floating work platform will take place from August 10, 2026 through September 1, 2026 from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. each day in the Thames River at the approximate location 41° 20′ 51N, 072° 05′ 03W in New London, CT. Mariners are requested to maintain steerage and transit the area at a no wake, minimum safe speed. Mariners may contact personnel on the work platform on VHF Channel 8 for further information. |
| LAA/RNA | Long Island Sound Western Part – Larchmont Harbor East Entrance/General/LAA/RNA/Safety Zone – Fireworks | General/Marine Events/Fireworks From: 2026-06-26 To: 2026-07-04 Location: LARCHMONT, NY – LARCHMONT HARBOR – LONG ISLAND SOUND – FIREWORKS SAFETY ZONE Details: Mariners are advised that a safety zone will be enforced for a barge-based fireworks display, scheduled to be held on Larchmont Harbor, July 3, 2026, from 9:00 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. The fireworks barge will be in approximate position 40°55’25.47″N 73°44’32.23″W (WGS84) and the Safety Zone encompasses all waters within a 400- foot radius from the barge. Vessels may not enter, remain in, or transit through the Safety Zone during the enforcement period unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port. Other Federal, State and local agencies may assist these personnel in the enforcement of the Safety Zone. |
| General | Long Island Sound Western Part – Little Bay/General/Bridges/Maintenance | Long Island Sound Western Part – Little Bay/General/Bridges/Maintenance | Bridges | General/Bridges/Maintenance From: 2026-04-17 To: 2026-11-01 Location: 40-47-57.520N/073-47-36.920W Bridge Name: Throgs Neck Bridge NEW YORK – EAST RIVER – Barge Placement –Beginning April 21, 2026 through October 31, 2026, contractors will be performing bridge painting at the Throgs Neck Bridge across East River at mile point 15.8. To perform this work contractors will be utilizing a barge 110’x 32’. At no time will the bridge be in the navigational channel. Mariners with any questions can contact Project Manager Steven V. D’Orazio at (646) 235-7518 or via marine radio VHF-FM CH 13/16. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area. | Lat: 40° 47′ 58″ Lon: -073° 47′ 37″ |
| Hazards To Navigation | Long Island Sound Western Part – Milton Harbor/General/Hazards To Navigation/Shoaling Reported | General/Hazards To Navigation/Shoaling Reported From: 2024-09-13 To: 2039-12-22 Location: 40.95282° N / 73.69544° W 40.95061° N / 73.69569° W 40.94138° N / 73.69947° W 40.94138° N / 73.69994° W 40.95266° N / 73.69569° W 40.95282° N / 73.69544° W NY-LONG ISLAND SOUND –MILTON HARBOR Severe Shoaling has been reported in Milton Harbor. Mariners are advised to proceed with caution while transiting the area. |
| Bridges | Long Island Sound Western Part – Saugatuck River/General/Bridges/Maintenance | General/Bridges/Maintenance From: 2026-07-02 To: 2026-08-31 Location: 41-07-10.092N/073-22-05.520W Bridge Name: Saugatuck River Railroad Bridge CONNECTICUT – SAUGATUCK RIVER – Bridge Maintenance – From August 1, 2026 to August 31, 2026, Metro-North Railroad will be performing bridge maintenance and repairs at the Saga Bridge across the Saugatuck River, mile 1.1, at Westport, CT.. During this time work platforms will be installed decreasing the horizontal clearance by 10’. Mariners with any questions or concerns may contact Colton Gray at (929) 260-8065 |
| General | Main Channel – Boat Parade | Main Channel – East River Main Channel/General/Marine Events/Boat Parade | Marine Events | General/Marine Events/Boat Parade From: 2026-08-22 To: 2026-08-23 Location: NY – LONG ISLAND SOUND, EAST RIVER, UPPER BAY, HUDSON RIVER, HARLEM RIVER – Boat Parade Details: Mariners are advised that boat parade is scheduled to occur from 12:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on August 22, 2026. In the event of inclement weather, the boat parade will be held at the same times on August 23, 2026. A formation of approximately 35 vessels will start in Glen Cove, NY, in the Long Island Sound, then proceed through the East River, Upper Bay, Hudson River, Harlem River, then back along the East River and Long Island Sound to the point of origin. Interested mariners may contact the Event Coordinator via telephone at 203-918- 4661. |
| Bridges | Mystic River/General/Bridges | Mystic River/General/Bridges From: 2026-08-19 To: 2027-02-15 Location: 41.354728, -71.96871 Bridge Name: Rt 1 Bridge Due to mechanical issues the U.S. 1 Bridge, mile 2.8 across Mystic River, Mystic, CT, CTDOT is authorized closure of the drawbridge for emergency repair. Mariners that can transit without requesting an opening are advice to transit with caution. |
| Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) | New London Harbor – Thames River/General/Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges)/Dredging | General/Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges)/Dredging From: 2026-10-01 To: 2027-01-31 Location: 41-24-01.692N/072-05-47.040W Cashman Dredging and Marine Contracting Co., LLC plans to begin dredging operations on or about October 1, 2026, for the Naval Submarine Base New London Pier 31 Extension project in Groton, Connecticut. Work will occur in the Thames River adjacent to Naval Submarine Base New London/Pier 31in position 41°24’01.720″N, 72°05’47.050″W and is expected to continue through January 31, 2027, operating 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The project is authorized under U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permit No. NAE-2023-00668. Equipment may include the dredge Icarus, split-hull dump scows Joe V and Eddie C, a survey boat, tugboats, and other support equipment. Project vessels will monitor VHF Channels 16 and 13, with a working channel to be determined. Mariners transiting the area should proceed with caution, maintain a safe distance from dredging equipment, and coordinate passing arrangements by VHF radio. Dredged material will be transported to the U.S. Navy Confined Aquatic Disposal Cell Center. Mariners requiring passage through the work area are encouraged to provide advance notice when practicable, as clearing the navigation area may take approximately 30 minutes depending on conditions. |
| LAA/RNA | New Rochelle Harbor North Approach – Middle Channel/General/LAA/RNA/Temporary Regulated Navigation Zone | New Rochelle, NY – Long Island Sound – Safety Zone – Bridge Construction Mariners are advised that a safety zone will be enforced for construction work on the Glen Island Approach Bridge. The safety zone will be enforced from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day starting on midnight December 2, 2024, through May 27, 2027. The safety zone will only be enforced during periods when construction operations at the Glen Island Bridge rehabilitation project are in progress. The Safety Zone encompasses all waters within a line beginning at 40° 53′ 18.58″N 73° 46′ 56.26″W; thence to 40° 53′ 22.08″N 73° 46′ 59.39″W; thence north along the shore to 40° 53′ 23.8″N 73°46′ 57.51″W; thence to 40° 53′ 19.15″N 73° 46′ 52.54″W and thence south along the shore back to the point of origin (WGS 84). You may not enter, remain in, or transit through the Safety Zone during the enforcement period unless authorized by the Coast Guard Captain of the Port. Other Federal, State and local agencies may assist these personnel in the enforcement of the Safety Zone. Mariners are urged to exercise caution while in the area. The anticipated dates for the windows of full channel closures: Date December 2, 2024, through December 20, 2024 February 3, 2025, through May 22, 2025 October 2, 2025 through 12 p.m. on May 22, 2026; from 7 a.m. on May 26, 2026, through 5 p.m. on May 29, 2026; and from 7 a.m. on June 22, 2026, through 5 p.m. on June 26, 2026. |
| Bridges | North Channel Saybrook To New Haven – Connecticut River/General/Bridges/Construction | General/Bridges/Construction From: 2025-05-08 To: 2029-12-31 Location: 41.31087778° N / 72.34920833° W Bridge Name: Amtrak Railroad Bridge CONNECTICUT – CONNECTICUT RIVER – From July 7, 2025, through December 30, 2029, AMTRAK will have moored barges in place during the construction and demolition of the Amtrak Connecticut River Bridge. Due to the placement of a temporary fendering system, the horizontal clearance of the bridge in the navigation channel will be reduced to 115 feet. Similarly, the placement of temporary signal cables overhead of the navigation channel will reduce vertical clearance to 100 feet above MHW when the bridge is in the open position. From October 1, 2025 to November 15, 2025, contractors will be performing dive operations to remove submarine cables from 0630-1830 Monday through Friday. From October 30, 2025 through October 31, 2025, dive operations are scheduled to take place in the navigational channel. Barges will be placed along the bridge fenders blocking the channel. Mariners are encouraged to avoid the channel while dive operations are taking place. However, mariners requiring passage must contact Michael King at (617) 653-7987 with a 2 hour advance notice to arrange transit through the work area. Mariners are advised to exercise caution and reduce wake when transiting the area. Mariners with questions or concerns can contact the contractor via marine radio VHF-FM Ch 13/16 or call Patrick Finley at (860) 806-2365 or Bob Nardi at (203) 496-7353. |
| Bridges | North Channel Saybrook To New Haven – Connecticut River/General/Bridges/Construction | Connecticut River/General/Bridges From: 2025-12-22 To: 2029-12-31 Location: 41.310878, -72.349208 Bridge Name: Amtrak Railroad Bridge CONNECTICUT – CONNECTICUT RIVER – Moored Barge – AMTRAK will have a moored barge placed during the construction and demolition of the Amtrak Connecticut River Bridge. Beginning August 1, 2025 through December 30, 2029. The crane barge 120’ x 300’ will be moored outside of the navigational channel used for stationary material barges to support the installation of new bridge components and removal of the existing structure towards the end of the project.. Beginning December 22, 2025, barges and platform will be placed in the navigational channel for the new bridge construction. During this time the navigational clearance will be reduced to 100′ vertical clearance and 110′ horizontal clearance. Mariners are advised to exercise caution and reduce wake when transiting the area. Mariners with questions or concerns can contact the contractor via marine radio VHF-FM Ch 13/16 or call Patrick Finley at (860) 806-2365 or Bob Nardi at (203) 496-7353. |
| Bridges | North Channel Saybrook To New Haven – Connecticut River/General/Bridges/Rehabilitation | General/Bridges/Rehabilitation From: 2026-05-12 To: 2028-11-30 Location: 41-42-52.848N/072-38-26.268W Bridge Name: Putnam 3 Route Bridge CONNECTICUT – CONNECTICUT RIVER – Connecticut Department of Transportation will be rehabilitating the Putnam Bridge across Connecticut River, mile 47.4, between Glastonbury and Wethersfield, Connecticut. To perform this work the contractor will be installing a work platform beginning May 31, 2026. The platform will reduce the vertical clearance to 75’. This work platform will be installed until November 2028. The contractors work hours are as follows: Day Shift: • Monday – Friday 7:00AM – 5:30PM and Saturday 7:00AM – 3:30PM Night Shift: • Sunday – Friday 7:00PM – 6:00AM Mariners are advised to exercise caution and reduce wake when transiting the area. Mariners with questions or concerns can contact the contractor via marine radio VHF-FM Ch 13/16 or call Ryan Hawkins 860-515-9205. |
| Bridges | North Channel Saybrook To New Haven – Connecticut River/General/Bridges/Rehabilitation | General/Bridges/Rehabilitation From: 2026-06-15 To: 2027-11-13 Location: 41-48-47.990N/072-38-42.230W Bridge Name: Bissell Bridge CONNECTICUT- CONNECTICUT RIVER – Bridge Rehabilitation – Beginning June 18, 2026 through November 12, 2027, Connecticut DOT is performing rehabilitation on the superstructure and substructure of the Bissell Bridge across Connecticut River across Connecticut River at mp 55.8, in Hartford, Connecticut. To perform this, work the contractor will be utilizing 2 barges in the waterway, 8’x40’. The barges will be moved to the west side of pier 2 or west side of pier 10 during non-working hours. Contractors will be working in two shifts, Day Shift 07:00 AM-03:30 PM, Night shift 06:00 PM-06:00 AM. For more information contact Roy Oemceke at (207) 952-4201. Mariners are advised to use caution and transit at slow speed to minimize wake. |
| Bridges | Norwalk East Approach – Norwalk Channel/General/Bridges/Closure (Scheduled Or Emergency) | The Coast Guard has issued a temporary deviation from the regulation governing the operation of the Walk Bridge across the Norwalk River at mile 0.1. Under this temporary deviation the Walk Bridge may remain closed to mariners during the following time frames: 10:00 pm Friday, September 11, 2026, until 6:00 am Monday, September 14, 2026 10:00 pm Friday, September 18, 2026, until 6:00 am Monday, September 21, 2026 10:00 pm Friday, September 25, 2026, until 6:00 am Monday, September 28, 2026 Back-up Dates: 10:00 pm Friday, October 2, 2026, until 6:00 am Monday, October 5, 2026 10:00 pm Friday, October 9, 2026, until 6:00 am Monday, October 12, 2026 10:00 pm Friday, October 16, 2026, until 6:00 am Monday, October 19, 2026 Back-up Dates: 10:00 pm Friday, October 23, 2026, until 6:00 am Monday, October 26, 2026 & 10:00 pm Friday, October 30, 2026, until 6:00 am Monday, November 2, 2026 Vessels able to pass under the bridge in the closed position will be allowed to do so. Questions may be directed to Joe Phinney at (508) 726-5474. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area. |
| Bridges | Norwalk East Approach – Norwalk Channel/General/Bridges/Construction | General/Bridges/Construction From: 2026-04-29 To: 2031-01-01 Location: 41-06-01.548N/073-24-55.512W Bridge Name: Walk Bridge CONNECTICUT – NORWALK RIVER – General Construction – Connecticut Department of Transportation will continue work of the new Walk Bridge over the Norwalk River at mile 0.1 beginning May 1, 2026 through December 31, 2030. The contractor will utilize work boats & barges in one channel (either East or West) at a time leaving the unoccupied side available for mariners to transit with assistance of Norwalk Marine Police. Message signs will be installed along the North Side or South Side of Walk Bridge to direct marine traffic accordingly to the open channel. Contractors will be transiting barges to and from Manresa Island frequently throughout the project. Mariners are advised to exercise caution and reduce wake when transiting the area as barges may move between the channels at times throughout the day. Mariners with questions or concerns can contact the contractor via marine radio VHF-FM Ch 13/16 or call Matthew Damore (978)-621-7937 or Jason Rourke (860) 250-1020. |
| Bridges | President Roads – Mystic River/General/Bridges/Rehabilitation | From May 1, 2026, to September 30, 2026, the Interstate-93 Bridge across the Mystic River, mile 4.3, in Medford MA will be undergoing substructure repairs. Repairs will be conducted Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with possible night shifts from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. A temporary work platform will be suspended from the bridge adjacent to each bridge pier with a work barge underneath in the waterway. These work platforms will reduce the horizontal clearance of the bridge to 57 feet. Mariners requiring additional information may contact contractors on-scene via VHF-FM channel 13/16 or call (603) 365-9857. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting this area. |
| General | Sector Boston, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)/General/Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges)/Survey Operations | Sector Boston, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)/General/Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges)/Survey Operations | Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) | General/Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges)/Survey Operations From: 2026-04-01 To: 2026-12-31 SAILDRONE INC. intends to conduct operations with up to ten Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs), contracted by the United States Coast Guard District Northeast from 01 April through 31 December 2026. The SAILDRONE VOYAGER is 33 feet in length, 19 feet tall, gray in color with an orange wing, and has a tricolor light on the top wing and is marked “SAILDRONE.” These vehicles will be operating in waters predominantly offshore of Maine in the New England Grey Zone area, down to 300NM off the coast of Connecticut and New York. Mariners are requested to maintain 500m CPA from the vehicle. The plan for Saildrone USVs is to transit from Portland, Maine |
| Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) | Sector Northern New England, Submerged Lands Act (SLA)/General/Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges)/Survey Operations | General/Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges)/Survey Operations From: 2026-04-01 To: 2026-12-31 SAILDRONE INC. intends to conduct operations with up to ten Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs), contracted by the United States Coast Guard District Northeast from 01 April through 31 December 2026. The SAILDRONE VOYAGER is 33 feet in length, 19 feet tall, gray in color with an orange wing, and has a tricolor light on the top wing and is marked “SAILDRONE.” These vehicles will be operating in waters predominantly offshore of Maine in the New England Grey Zone area, down to 300NM off the coast of Connecticut and New York. Mariners are requested to maintain 500m CPA from the vehicle. The plan for Saildrone USVs is to transit from Portland, Maine |
| LAA/RNA | Sector Southeastern New England, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) – Sector Southeastern New England, Territorial Sea/General/LAA/RNA/Temporary Regulated Navigation Zone | General/LAA/RNA/Temporary Regulated Navigation Zone From: 2026-08-19 To: 2026-08-27 Active work ongoing within the Wind Farm Project area. Mariners are encouraged to avoid transiting within 500-meters of the following positions: AQ34: 41-04- 08.95260N, 070-33-02.00372W; Mariners also are strongly encouraged to operate with extreme caution and to maintain a safe distance from construction vessels and associated activities even when not located within one of the above-mentioned safety zone locations. Construction works are being conducted by the vessel SEACOR HAWK with construction and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) activities being supported by vessels ROSS CANDIES, WINDEA ENTERPRISE, WINDEA INTREPID, ROGER WILLIAMS, and F/V REBECCA H. There also will be ongoing environmental and other survey activities within the Vineyard Wind Project Area. Vessels supporting these activities include, but are not limited to, R/V CONNECTICUT, RAZOR CAT, R/V CARTA, CAPT. JOSEPH E. PEARCE, F/V FRUM UNDA, F/V MISS MOLLY, and F/V CHICAWA. There may also be safety and scout vessels from the local fishing fleet operating in the area, all monitoring VHF FM CH 13 and 16 for any concerned traffic. All Mariners are requested to give a 0.5 NM wide berth to the construction vessel and their equipment as they are extremely limited in their ability to maneuver. Passing arrangements can be made via VHF with any construction vessels. To view mariner notices and project mapping, please visit: https://www.vineyardwind.com/offshore-wind-mariner-updates. |
| General | Sector Southeastern New England, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)/General/LAA/RNA/COTP Restriction | Sector Southeastern New England, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)/General/LAA/RNA/COTP Restriction | LAA/RNA | General/LAA/RNA/COTP Restriction From: 2026-08-19 To: 2026-08-27 A 500-meter Safety Zone may be enforced around Ørsted Northeast Program operations from 8:00am, August 20, 2026, to 8:00am, August 27, 2026, Mariners are to avoid transiting within 500- meters of the following positions: Revolution Wind Lease Area 486 Offshore Substations (OSS): AF08: 41-12-36.00N, 071-07-42.120W, AL11: 41-07-41.15N, 071-03-32.6W. Sunrise Wind Lease Area 487 Offshore Converter Station (OCS): AU08: 40-59-36.262N, 071-07- 16.954W. Revolution Wind Lease Area 486 Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) AE09: 41-13-37.911N, 071-06-24.123W, AJ03: 41-09-28.218N, 071-14-12.753W, AF06: 41-12-33.250N, 071-10-20.146W, AF09: 41-12-37.698N, 071-06-22.504W Sunrise Wine Lease Area 487 Foundation Installation (FOU): AV17: 40-58-48.43N, 070-55-21.803W, AU19: 40-59-52.745N, 070-52-45.017W Block Island Wind Farm (BIWF) RAM XII is on site for maintenance into fall. Northeast Program SCYLLA and supporting vessels are installing wind turbine generators (WTGs). Components are stored in New London, CT. Barge 455-8 and tugs SAM and OCEAN SKY transport one complete WTG per roundtrip. LEVIATHAN is stationed at AU08 for offshore converter station commissioning. The Sunrise Wind nearshore research buoy at 40 43 52.309 N, 72 50 57.538 W has been removed. The polypropylene anchor line and anchor remain temporarily in place and are marked with a 34” unlit neon fender. The line is suspended in the water column and could create a hazard to navigation. Please transit the area with caution. BOKALIFT 2 and supporting vessels are installing foundations. BOKALIFT 1 and supporting vessels are installing secondary steel. BOKA OCEAN is installing these cables. NDEAVOR is trenching behind BOKA OCEAN. There may be areas of exposed cable. Please contact Safety Vessels on scene before conducting bottom-contacting activities. On or around August 13, SEAPIPER began rock installation at the offshore substations and 9 WTG locations in Revolution Wind. This work is expected to take two weeks. |
| General | Sector Southeastern New England, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)/General/Miscellaneous | Sector Southeastern New England, Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)/General/Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous | Miscellaneous/Survey Operations From: 2026-04-01 To: 2026-12-31 SAILDRONE INC. intends to conduct operations with up to ten Uncrewed Surface Vehicles (USVs), contracted by the United States Coast Guard District Northeast from 01 April through 31 December 2026. The SAILDRONE VOYAGER is 33 feet in length, 19 feet tall, gray in color with an orange wing, and has a tricolor light on the top wing and is marked “SAILDRONE.” These vehicles will be operating in waters predominantly offshore of Maine in the New England Grey Zone area, down to 300NM off the coast of Connecticut and New York. Mariners are requested to maintain 500m CPA from the vehicle. The plan for Saildrone USVs is to transit from Portland, Maine |
| Hazards To Navigation | Shelter Island Sound South Channel – Little Peconic Bay/General/Hazards To Navigation/Shoaling Reported | General/Hazards To Navigation/Shoaling Reported From: 2024-09-13 To: 2039-12-28 NY-LONG ISLAND SOUND (Eastern Part) (Chart 12354)-SOUTH SIDE-MATTITUCK INLET Shoaling has been reported in the Mattituck Inlet. Mariners are advised to proceed with caution while transiting the area. |
| Discrepancy | Stamford Harbor Channel Buoy 6 | Aid status: off station (OFF STATION); Light List number: 25240; Aid type: Federal aid (FD) |
| Marine Construction Excluding Bridges) | Thames River – Upper Thames River/General/Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges)/Facilities, Barriers, ( Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties/Dikes | General/Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges)/Facilities, Barriers, Manmade Reefs, Riprap, Jetties/Dikes From: 2024-10-23 To: 2027-05-31 Location: 41-26-39.480N/072-05-03.984W CT-THAMES RIVER-GALES FERRY Sterling Equipment, Inc, will be storing rental fleet barges in position 41-26-39.5N 072-05-04.0W, until May 2027. Equipment on scene will be Spud Barges, Hopper Barge and Deck Barges, which will be outside the navigable channel and will not impede navigation. Point of contact for this operation is Mark Quinn, who can be reached at (617) 984-0022 or at [email protected]. Mariners are requested to give adequate clearance to the equipment and transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake. |
| Discrepancy | Thames River Buoy 23 | Aid status: off station (OFF STATION); Light List number: 22110; Aid type: Federal aid (FD) |
| Bridges | Thames River/General/Bridges | Thames River/General/Bridges From: 2026-08-05 To: 2026-08-31 Location: 41.36304, -72.08735 Bridge Name: Amtrak #124.09 Bridge From July 13, 2026 to August 30, 2026, between 7am to 3:30 pm, a barge will be positioned outside of the navigational channel installing security cameras at the Amtrak Railroad Bridge across Thames River at mile 3, between New London and Groton, CT. Mariners requiring full horizontal clearance can contact the contractor via marine radio VHF-FM Ch 13/16 or by calling Brent Swan at (203) 641-6065 or Kyle Livingstone at (860) 912-5073. Mariners are advised to exercise caution and reduce wake when transiting the area. |
| Discrepancy | West River Entrance Buoy 1W | Aid status: missing (MISSING); Light List number: 23770; Aid type: Private aid (PA) |