SARNIA,
ON, Aug. 9, 2024 /CNW/ - This notice is to
inform all mariners about temporary vessel traffic restrictions
during an expected increase in the number of people using the
St. Clair River during the Port Huron Float Down event on
Sunday, August 18, 2024.
To ensure the safety of everyone on the water, Transport Canada
is restricting the movement of vessel traffic within the public
Port of Sarnia. Under these
restrictions, no unauthorized traffic will be permitted on the
Canadian side of the St. Clair River, from the Blue Water Bridge to
the upper end of Stag Island, between 12
p.m. and 7 p.m. on August 18,
2024. A Navigational Warning (NAVWARN) about temporary
vessel restrictions for this day was issued on August 8, 2024.
Mariners are requested to adjust the timing of their transit in
the area to avoid entering the safety zone during the temporary
restrictions. If a vessel seeks to maneuver within these waters
during this time, they must obtain authorization from Transport
Canada.
For urgent vessel transit authorization on the day of the event,
vessel operators may contact the Canadian Coast Guard - Sarnia
Marine Communications and Traffic Services on VHF Channel 16 or
call 519-337-6221. They will then seek traffic clearance from
Transport Canada for a vessel to enter, leave, or proceed within
restricted areas.
Federal, provincial, and municipal authorities will be present
to address any safety and security issues related to this
event.
For more information:
Navigational Warning Issuing Service (NAVWARN:
NW-C-2104-24 issued on 2024-08-08)
Canada Marine Act
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SOURCE Transport Canada - Ottawa