Cape Henry, Va. (February 10, 2011) -- The hopper dredge R.N. WEEKS will be conducting maintenance dredging operations in the Chesapeake Channel at Cape Henry from February 19 until August 31, 2011. Dredge material will be transported to the Dam Neck Disposal Site. The dredge will monitor VHF-FM Channels 13 and 16.
Mariners are cautioned to stay clear of dredge, booster, floating (pontoon) and submerged pipelines, barges, derricks and operating wires associated with dredging and marine construction operations. Operators of vessels of all types should be aware that dredges and floating pipelines are held in place by cables, attached to anchors some distance away from the equipment. Buoys are attached to the anchors so that the anchors may be moved as the dredge advances and the location of the submerged pipelines are marked by buoys on each side of the channel.
Mariners are cautioned to strictly comply with the Inland Rules of the Road when approaching, passing and leaving the area of operations, and remain a safe distance away from the dredge, booster, buoys, cables, pipeline, barges, derricks, wires and related equipment. Owners and lessees of fishnets, crabpots and other structures that may be in the vicinity and that may hinder the free navigation of attending vessels and
equipment must be remove these from the area where tugs, tenderboats and other attendant equipment will be navigating.
Dredging projects are usually conducted 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All fishnets, crabpots and structures in the general area must be removed prior to commencement of any work. A NO WAKE transit is requested by all transiting vessels. Chart : 12221.
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