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09 Sep 2024 / Sabine-Neches, United States
Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company will be dredging in multiple locations from the Sabine Pass Channel to approximately 8 NM south of the jetties.
The below table provides the dredges’ names, arrival dates, and the approximate location. In addition, the Attachment to this MSIB provides an approximate location of the dredging operation. This will be a 24-hr operation which is anticipated to continue for 4 months, until approximately December 24th.
During this project, the dredge may be operating inside the ship channel limits while dredging the setback area adjacent to the channel. Mariners are advised to take caution, arrange passing ahead of time, and transit at their slowest safe speed when passing.
When dredge is operating in the channel, Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company is requesting a 1-hour notification for ships and towing vessels to coordinate passing arrangements. The On-Scene Dredge may be reached on channel 13 and 16, VHF-FM.
Dredge Name: GALVESTON ISLAND
- Arrival date: August 28th, 2024
- Location (APPROXIMATE): Sabine Pass Channel: LB 32 through LB 37
Dredge Name: DODGE ISLAND
- Arrival date: August 21st, 2024
- Location (Approximate): Outer Bar Channel: LB 20 through LB 34
Dredge Name: LIBERTY ISLAND
- Arrival date: August 24th, 2024
- Location (Approximate): Sabine Bank Channel: LB 32 through LB 26
Dredge Name: ELLIS ISLAND
- Arrival date: September 5th, 2024
- Location (Approximate): Sabine Bank Channel: LB 32 through LB 26
Concerned traffic may contact Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Port Arthur for status updates. VTS can be reached on VHF-FM 01A or 65A, by email at [email protected] or by phone at (409) 719-5070. This notice may be updated as the dredge project continues.
(For further details and updates, as well as information about operations in the United States, contact GADC North America at [email protected])
Source: United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Information Bulletin 27-24 dated 6 September 2024