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On August 21st, 2017, the Charleston area will experience a total solar eclipse. Charleston County officials expect unusually high concentrations of recreational and commercial boating traffic within the Charleston Harbor area, as far north as McClellanville, SC, and as far south as Beaufort, SC. There will be an increased number of Coast Guard and local authorities patrolling the harbor and affected areas. Additionally, several draw bridge schedules are modified to assist with the influx of vehicle traffic. (please refer to MSIB 25-17). The Coast Guard and local authorities are reaching out to the public to provide notices of boating safety and requirements. Mariners are urged to be watchful and plan transits accordingly to avoid unnecessary disruptions. Details related to time specific tracking of the solar eclipse are found on NASA's website at http://www.weather.gov/chs/eclipse For safety concerns, please contact the Coast Guard on VHF-FM channel 16. Questions regarding this MSIB should be directed to Sector Charleston Waterways Management Division at: (843) 740-3188, or contact the Sector Charleston Command Center at: (843)740-7050. Sincerely, BM1 Sean. W. Olson Sector Charleston Waterways Management Division P: 843-740-3180 ex 3325
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The South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will be conducting maintenance on the Ben Sawyer Draw Bridge located near mile marker 460 in the Intracoastal Waterway. The maintenance will occur from August 14, 2017 through August 18, 2017. The Ben Sawyer Draw Bridge operating schedule will be temporarily changed to accommodate SCDOT's required maintenance. The temporary changes are detailed below. AUGUST 14, 15, 16 Closed for vessel navigation from 9 p.m. through 5 a.m. the following morning. AUGUST 17 and 18 Bridge will open on the top of the hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mariners are urged to plan transits accordingly to avoid unnecessary disruptions. For more details, please contact project manager John Bergman at: (843) 302-7442. For Coast Guard related issues please contact Sector Charleston Waterways Management Division at: (843) 740-3188 or our 24-hour Command Center Line at: (843) 740-7050. V/r, BM1 Sean. W. Olson Sector Charleston 843-740-3180 ex 3325 * Sector Charleston Command Center Please put this info into the command center notes.
MSIB (23-17) SC-41 Ben Sawyer Draw Bridge Maintenance The South Carolina Department of Transportation will be conducting maintenance on the Ben Sawyer Draw Bridge located near mile marker 460 in the Intracoastal Waterway. The bridge will be closed for vessel navigation from 9 p.m. on August 14, 2017 through 5 a.m. on August 15, 2017. The bridge will open on the top of the hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on August 17, 2017 and August 18, 2017. Mariners are urged to plan transits accordingly to avoid unnecessary disruptions. For more details, please contact project manager John Bergman at: (843) 302-7442. For Coast Guard related issues please contact Sector Charleston Waterways Management Division at: (843) 740-3188 or our 24-hour Command Center Line at: (843) 740-7050. Sincerely, BM1 Sean. W. Olson Sector Charleston Waterways Management Division P: 843-740-3180 ex 3325 * Sector Charleston Command Center Please put this info into the command center notes.
UPDATE: The navigational channel under the SC-41 Bridge will be closed starting 6:00 a.m. August 14, 2017 through 6:00 p.m. August 21 due to demolition activities. MSIB (22-17) SC-41 Bridge Demolition The Coast Guard is establishing two safety zones on the waters of the Wando River in Charleston, South Carolina. Both safety zones are in conjunction with demolition efforts of the old SC-41 swing bridge which consists of two separate evolutions; 1) Truss Pick and 2) Demolition of underwater structure. The established safety zones will occur on separate days between August 4, 2017 and August 30, 2017. Each safety zone will be enforced for approximately six hours and will cover all navigable waters within 500 yards of the bridge, including vessels, and machinery being used for the demolition. No vessel or person will be permitted to enter the safety zone without obtaining permission from the COTP or a designated representative. Sincerely, BM1 Sean. W. Olson Sector Charleston Waterways Management Division P: 843-740-3180 ex 3325 * Sector Charleston Command Center Please put this info into the command center notes. The Carolina Yacht Club is sponsoring the CYC Open Regatta on July 29, 2017 through July 30, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The regatta consists of approximately 75 small sailboats racing between Shutes Folly Island and Ft. Sumter in the Charleston Harbor. For more information regarding the regatta, contact the event sponsor representative, Naomi Van den Bergh at: (850) 625-1616. For Coast Guard related issues please contact Sector Charleston Waterways Management Division at: (843) 740-3188 or our 24-hour Command Center Line at: (843) 740-7050. Sincerely, BM1 Sean. W. Olson Sector Charleston Waterways Management Division P: 843-740-3180  The South Carolina Department of Transportation will be conducting
maintenance on the Lady's Island Swing Bridge over the Beaufort River, at mile marker 536 in the Intracoastal Waterway. The maintenance will occur June 5, 2017 through June 6, 2017. Vessels may still transit if they do not require a bridge opening; however, the bridge will not open to marine traffic from 7 p.m. through 5 a.m. while maintenance is ongoing. Mariners are urged to plan transits accordingly to avoid unnecessary disruptions. For more details, please contact project manager John Bergman at: (843) 302-7442. For Coast Guard related issues please contact Sector Charleston Waterways Management Division at: (843) 740-3188 or our 24-hour Command Center Line at: (843) 740-7050. Click Here for MSIB bulletin. The College of Charleston is sponsoring the 2017 ICSA Sailing Nationals from May 22, 2017 through June 3, 2017. The event will consist of approximately 36 college sailing teams aboard small sailing vessels racing in the Charleston Harbor, Charleston SC. The races will be held at various times throughout daylight hours. Mariners are urged to use caution while transiting the area. The following positions will be used for the race area:
(1) 32° 47' 58" N, 79° 54' 29" W. (2) 32° 47' 58" N, 79° 54' 53" W. (3) 32° 47' 15" N, 79° 54' 53" W. (4) 32° 47' 15" N, 79° 54' 29" W. If you need additional information please contact Mr. Greg Fisher at: (410)-212-4916. For Coast Guard related issues please contact Sector Charleston Waterways Management Division at: (843) 740-3188 or our 24-hour Command Center Line at: (843) 740-7050. MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN 12-17
2017 Atlantic Hurricane Season The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1, 2017 and officially runs through November 30th, 2017. Accordingly, the Captain of the Port (COTP) Charleston has implemented the following measures throughout all of South Carolina's ports: 1. When tropical storm force winds (sustained winds of 39 mph/34 kts or greater) threaten the Ports of South Carolina, the COTP will set heavy weather port conditions and modify (or stop) vessel traffic movements. The COTP will announce changes to port conditions via a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) and a Broadcast Notice to Mariners (BNM). Heavy weather port conditions are as follows: WHISKEY- (72 hours prior to tropical force winds) This condition is set when tropical storm force winds (39 mph/34 kts) or greater are expected within 72 hours. Major actions include reassessing lay-up plans, meeting with stakeholders and conducting port assessments. X-RAY-(48 hours prior to tropical force winds) This condition is set when tropical storm force winds (39 mph/34 kts) or greater are expected within 48 hours. The COTP will finalize review of lay-up plans, assess the port and hold further meetings with stakeholders. YANKEE- (24 hours prior to tropical force winds) This condition is set when tropical storm force winds (39 mph/34 kts) or greater are expected within 24 hours. The COTP will implement vessel movement restrictions including stopping inbound vessel traffic. ZULU- (12 hours prior to tropical force winds) This condition is set when tropical storm force winds (39 mph/34 kts) or greater are expected within 12 hours. The COTP will stop vessel and cargo movements. AFTER STORM PASSAGE- (all clear) The port will be re-opened after a satisfactory assessment has been completed of the ports and waterways, including critical aids to navigation. 2. All vessels, waterfront facilities, and marinas should review their heavy weather plans. When planning for vessel evacuations, please take into account that drawbridges may not be operating when sustained wind speeds reach 25 mph. Also, if the Governor of South Carolina orders a land evacuation, you should anticipate that drawbridges will not open for vessel traffic. Furthermore, services from pilot associations and commercial tug companies may not be immediately available to assist during port evacuations. Your heavy weather plan should account for these factors to facilitate timely and decisive actions prior to the onset of threatening winds. 3. Due to their geographical features, the Ports of Charleston and Georgetown are not considered safe havens from tropical storms. All vessels greater than 500 gross tons that are unable to put to sea are required to have a heavy weather plan on file with the COTP Charleston. Please contact the Sector Charleston 24-hour Command Center line at: (843) 740-7050 for more information on obtaining approval to remain in port. 4. Port Recovery: The COTP will coordinate with local and federal stakeholders to resume port operations in a safe and timely manner. This effort will include the surveying of aids to navigation, shipping channels, and port facility infrastructure to ensure both safe navigation and the safety and security of waterfront facilities. The Maritime Association of South Carolina will stand-up a Port Emergency Information Center (PEIC) to assist with disseminating information. More information about the PEIC can be obtained from the Maritime Association of South Carolina at: http://www.maritimesc.org/. 5. The COTP Charleston Hurricane Port Plan is available at: http://homeport.uscg.mil/charleston and is filed under "Local Contingency Plans". For additional information on contingency preparedness issues, please contact the Sector Charleston 24-hour Command Center line at: (843) 740-7050. Click here for the complete MSIB. The Ben Sawyer Bridge on the Intracoastal Waterway at mile marker 462 will be closed to marine traffic from 7 p.m. until 7 a.m. on Tuesday May 2 and Wednesday May 3, 2017 in order to conduct required electrical repairs. For questions regarding the closure, please contact Mr. John Bergman at: (843) 302-7442. For Coast Guard related concerns, please contact Sector Charleston Waterways Management Division at: (843) 740-3188 or our 24-hour Command Center Line at: (843) 740-7050.
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