NAVNOTICE# 1967 - BNM-NEW TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL, P R 140059Z NOV 09 COMCOGARD SECTOR LAKE MICHIGAN WI

To: ALL MARINERS
From: MSO Chicago
Date: 11/13/09
Subject: BNM-NEW TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL, P R 140059Z NOV 09 COMCOGARD SECTOR LAKE MICHIGAN WI
NAVNOTICE # 1967

Greetings:

Attached below is the NEW updated BNTM regarding the Electric Fish Barrier. This revision removes the requirement to contact MSU1 via VHF or cell phone. Operators now can make arrangements between themselves using a SECURITE call to pass on either side of the barrier. No meeting, passing or overtaking in the barrier remains in effect.

Respectfully,

LT Doug Salik
Chief, Waterways Management
MSU Chicago
O. 630-986-2165
C. 216-357-8399

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From: Salik, Douglas LT
Sent: Friday, November 13, 2009 7:46 PM
To: Salik, Douglas LT
Subject: FW: BROADCAST NOTICE TO MARINERS-NEW TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL, P R 140059Z NOV 09 COMCOGARD SECTOR LAKE MICHIGAN WI

P R 140059Z NOV 09 ZUI ASN-AM1318000001
FM COMCOGARD SECTOR LAKE MICHIGAN WI
TO CCGDNINE CLEVELAND OH//DPW-2/DPW//
INFO COMCOGARD SECTOR UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER ST LOUIS MO//SCC// COGARD STA CALUMET HARBOR IL COGARD MSU CHICAGO IL BT UNCLAS
SUBJ: BROADCAST NOTICE TO MARINERS-NEW TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PROTOCOL AT THE ELECTRICAL DISPERSAL BARRIER CANCEL SECTOR LAKE MICHIGAN NOTICE TO MARINERS M490-09 P282135Z OCT
09
SAFETY BCST PLUS SCHED BCST FM 1700 CDT 13 NOV 09 UNTIL 1700 18 DEC
2009
U.S.C.G. SECTOR LAKE MICHIGAN NOTICE TO MARINERS M512-09 IL - CHICAGO SANITARY AND SHIP CHANNEL - MILE MARKER 296.0 1. THE COAST GUARD HAS ESTABLISHED A SAFETY ZONE ON THE CHICAGO SANITARY AND SHIP CANAL BETWEEN MILE MARKERS 291.0 (LOCKPORT LOCK AND DAM) AND MILE MARKER 297.7 (APPROXIMATELY ONE MILE NORTH OF THE ELECTRICAL DISPERSAL BARRIER) TO RESTRICT PASSAGE OF VESSELS ACROSS THE ELECTRICAL DISPERSAL BARRIER. THIS NOTICE PROVIDES NEW REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
2. THE COAST GUARD CAUTIONS MARINERS THAT THE WATER INSIDE THE BARRIER IS ELECTRIFIED, AND CONTACT WITH THIS WATER COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. IF A PERSON OR OBJECT FALLS OVERBOARD INTO THE ELECTRIFIED WATER, MARINERS SHOULD NOT ATTEMPT RECOVERY UNTIL THE PERSON OR OBJECT IS 450 FEET SOUTH OF THE EAST ROMEO ROAD BRIDGE. PERSONNEL SHOULD AVOID CONTACT WITH ANYTHING OUTSIDE OF THE VESSEL'S HULL INCLUDING THE CANAL WALLS AND OTHER VESSELS, EITHER DIRECTLY OR WITH AN INSTRUMENT SUCH AS A PADDLE OR A BOAT HOOK.
3. VESSELS LESS THAN TWENTY FEET IN LENGTH ARE NOT PERMITTED TO TRANSIT THE SAFETY ZONE.
4. TOWING VESSELS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: NUMBER ONE
- ALL TOW VESSELS AND BARGES MUST USE STEEL WIRE ROPE, NO ALTERNATE LINE ALLOWED. NUMBER TWO - ALL PERSONNEL MUST REMAIN INSIDE A DECKHOUSE OR SUPERSTRUCTURE DURING THE TRANSIT. NUMBER THREE - TOWS CONSISTING OF BARGES CARRYING FLAMMABLE LIQUID CARGOS (GRADE A THROUGH C, FLASH POINT BELOW 140 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT, OR HEATED TO WITHIN 15 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OF FLASH POINT) MUST ENGAGE THE SERVICES OF A BOW BOAT AT ALL TIMES DURING THE TRANSIT FROM MILE MARKERS 296 TO 296.7.
5. VESSELS MAY NOT MOOR OR LAY UP IN THE SAFETY ZONE UNLESS PREPARING TO, OR ENGAGING IN, LOADING OR UNLOADING OPERATIONS. ANY VESSEL NOT ENGAGED IN LOADING OR UNLOADING OPERATIONS MUST ASK FOR PERMISSION FROM THE CAPTAIN OF THE PORT TO REMAIN IN THE SAFETY ZONE.
6. VESSELS PLANNING TO TRANSIT THE SAFETY ZONE MUST COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING: ALL PERSONNEL SHOULD REMAIN INSIDE THE CABIN, OR AS INBOARD AS PRACTICAL. ALTERNATIVELY, PERSONNEL ON RECREATIONAL VESSELS MUST WEAR A COAST GUARD APPROVED PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICE UNDER 33 CFR PART 175 WHILE IN THE SAFETY ZONE AND REMAIN AS INBOARD AS POSSIBLE. FURTHERMORE, ALL VESSELS MUST NOT MEET, PASS OR OVERTAKE ANOTHER VESSEL WHILE IN THE BARRIER AND MUST MAKE A SECURITE CALL WHEN APPROACHING THE BARRIER TO COORDINATE PASSING ARRANGEMENTS ON EITHER SIDE.
7. ALL VESSELS MUST COMPLY WITH THESE AND ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR CONDITIONS IMPOSED BY THE CAPTAIN OF THE PORTS'S REPRESENTATIVE.
VIOLATION OF THESE REQUIREMETNS IS PUNISHABLE BY A MAXIMUM CIVIL PENALTY OF $32,500 FOR EACH VIOLATION. A WILLFUL VIOLATION MAY ALSO CONSTITUTE COMMISSION OF A CLASS D FELONY. A CLASS D FELONY IS PUNISHABLE BY A FINE OF NO MORE THAN $25,000 AND OR IMPRISONMENT FOR NOT MORE THAN 6 YEARS.
8. IF YOU HAVE ANY GENERAL QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS REGARDING THE SAFETY ZONE, CONTACT THE SECTOR LAKE MICHIGAN COMMAND CENTER AT (414)747-7182. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE OPERATION OF THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS DESPERSAL BARRIER, CONTACT THE ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER AT (312)846-5330.
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