MSIB 41-17

Sector Charleston received schedule change notice from contractor in charge of Carolina Bays Parkway Project. New dates noted below.    

* Sector Charleston Command Center, please put this info into the command center notes and ensure SEAHAWK has for awareness *

* District 7 Bridge's, please update LNM with new dates *

The Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone during overhead construction activities related to the Carolina Bays Parkway Project (SC-31) located in Socastee, SC. A 200-yard safety zone will be established on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AICW) in the vicinity of mile marker 372.3 encompassing all waters directly under the SC-31 project as well as vessels and machinery associated with construction efforts. Enforcement will take place during overhead construction activities on the dates listed below. Entry of vessels or persons into the safety zone is prohibited unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port or a designated representative. 

Mariners are urged to plan transits accordingly to avoid unnecessary disruptions. Project site can be found on NOAA Chart 11534-Myrtle Grove Sound and Cape Fear River to Casino Creek. Location currently noted as "Bridge Under Construction".

Dates:
Friday November 10th 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday November 17th 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday November 28th 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday December 12th 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday December 19th 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday December 28th 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Coast Guard will provide notice of any date or time changes to the regulated area by Local Notice to Mariners, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, Marine Safety Information Bulletins and on-scene designated representatives.

For questions or concerns regarding this MSIB, please contact Sector Charleston Waterways Management Division at (843)323-7761 or the sector's 24-hour Command Center Line at (843)740-7050.

V/r,
BM1 Sean. W. Olson
Sector Charleston
843-740-3180 ex 3325