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14 Apr 2016 / Delaware River, USA

Marcus Hook Anchorage dredging

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be conducting necessary dredging operations in Marcus Hook Anchorage, in the Delaware River, beginning April 18, 2016 at 0600 until April 23, 2016 at 0600.

During this time, the dredge MCFARLAND will be operating within the northern half of Marcus Hook Anchorage where potentially hazardous shoaling of 34 feet has been reported at MLLW.

Vessels intending to anchor in Marcus Hook Anchorage should only anchor in the southern half of the anchorage and are requested to stay clear of the dredge MCFARLAND and all related dredging equipment. The dredge MCFARLAND can be contacted via VHF channels 13 and 16.

Vessels are encouraged to use Mantua Creek Anchorage (Anchorage #9) and Deepwater Point Anchorage (Anchorage #6) as alternatives.

(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 #10-16 dated 12 April 2016

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

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