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21 Jul 2016 / Philadelphia, USA

Democratic National Convention: Potential impact on marine transportation

Vessel traffic transiting the Delaware River, Schuylkill River, and Darby Creek in the vicinity of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from July 25, 2016, to July 29, 2016, will likely experience delays in the following areas:

  • Delaware River: Shoreline to shoreline beginning at the west end of Little Tinicum Island extending in a Northwesterly direction and ending at the mouth of the Schuylkill River

  • Schuylkill Rover: 500 yards south of the I-95 Bridge and ending 500 yards north of the George C. Platt Memorial Bridge, shoreline to shoreline

  • Darby Creek: Originating from 500 yards south of the Conrail Railroad Bridge and ending 100 yards north of the I-95 Bridge, shoreline to shoreline

These security zones will be enforced with actual notice by United States Coast Guard representatives and local law enforcement, as well as broadcast notice to masters. The COTP [Captain of the Port] strongly urges all agents, pilots and operators to make arrangements for vessels to transit prior to or after these times. Vessels wishing to transit through the security zone during the enforcement period must request permission to do so by calling the Situational Unit Controller at (215) 271-4807. Requests should be made well in advance of approaching the security zone or getting underway.

Facility and vessel operators are requested to maintain proper vigilance, and report any suspicious activity to the Sector Intel Branch at (215) 271-4999.

If you have any questions regarding the contents of this bulletin please contact the Waterways Management staff at (215) 271-4814 or the Situation Unit Branch at (215) 271-4807.

(For information about operations in the USA contact GAC USA at [email protected])

Source: U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay Marine Safety Information Bulletin #17-16 dated 15 July 2016

If quoting any content from Hot Port News, please cite GAC Hot Port News as the source.

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