The following notice to mariners has been issued to warn boaters of a submerged pipeline that will be in place during the beach nourishment project at the northern end of Ocean City near Great Egg Harbor Inlet. The pipeline will be in place for the duration of the project from early November to sometime in January, weather permitting. The work may coincide with the fall striped bass migration locally.
Mariners are cautioned to stay clear of dredge, booster, floating (pontoon) and submerged pipelines, barges, derricks and operating wires associated with dredging and marine construction operations.
Operators of vessels of all types should be aware that dredges and floating pipelines are held in place by cables, attached to anchors some distance away from the equipment. Buoys are attached to the anchors so that the anchors may be moved as the dredge advances and the location of the submerged pipelines are marked by buoys on each side of the channel.
Mariners are cautioned to strictly comply with the Inland Rules of the Road when approaching, passing and leaving the area of operations, and remain a safe distance away from the dredge, booster, buoys, cables, pipeline, barges, derricks, wires and related equipment.
Dredging projects are usually conducted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. All fishnets, crab pots and structures in the general area must be removed, prior to commencement of any work. A NO WAKE transit is requested of all vessels passing the dredge and if necessary to clarify a SAFE PASSAGE contact the dredge on the appropriate VHF-FM channels.
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