USCG Navigation, Security & Safety Notices

CGDB MSIB 12-20 Requests Comments for Ben Franklin Bridge Work Return to Alert Page The Coast Guard is seeking comments regarding a proposed long-term rehabilitation project for the Ben Franklin Bridge as it pertains to the maritime transportation system. The proposed work plan includes installation of work scaffolding for the duration of the project currently…

CGDB MSIB 11-20 Requests Comments for PARS of NJ and Approaches to Delaware Bay Return to Alert Page The Coast Guard is conducting a Port Access Route Study (PARS) to determine whether existing or additional vessel routing measures are necessary along the seacoast of New Jersey and approaches to the Delaware Bay. The study will…

CGDB MSIB 10-20 Notifies of New Castle Range Dredging Return to Alert Page DREDGING OPERATIONS WITHIN NEW CASTLE RANGE Additional Info Attachments : MSIB_10_20_New_Castle_Range_Dredging.pdf

CGHQ MSIB 07-20 Change 1: Updates COVID-19 Information for Port and Facility Operations Return to Alert Page COVID 19 – Port and Facility Operations – Change 1 Additional Info Attachments : CGHQ_MSIB_07_20_Change_1_Port_Facility_Operations.pdf

CGDB MSIB 09-20: Port Conditions Returned to Normal Return to Alert Page The Captain of the Port (COTP), Delaware Bay, is notifying mariners that the port has returned to NORMAL PORT CONDITION in the Delaware Bay and River, Cape May Harbor and Canal, and the New Jersey ICW. There are no navigational restrictions. Questions regarding…

CGDB MSIB 08-20: Port Condition Whiskey Modified Issued Return to Alert Page Additional Info Attachments : MSIB_08_20_Notice_Port Condition Whiskey_Modified.pdf

CGD5 MSIB 01-20: MTS Recommends COVID-19 Precautions Return to Alert Page Marine Transportation System COVID-19 Precautions Additional Info Attachments : USHQ_MSIB_01_20_MTS_Precautions.pdf

CGDB MSIB 07-20: Reminder of Vessel Reporting Requirements for Illness on Vessels Return to Alert Page Additional Info Attachments : USCG_MSIB_07_20_Reminder_Vessel_Reporting_Requirements_for_Illness.pdf Attachment : USCG_MSIB_07_20_Attachment_Haz_Condition_Form.docx

CGDB Officially Ends Ice Season Return to Alert Page The Captain of the Port (COTP), Delaware Bay is notifying mariners that Ice Season 2019-2020 for the Delaware Bay Captain of the Port Zone has officially ended. Questions regarding the content of this bulletin should be directed to the Waterways Management staff at (215) 271-4814 or…

CGHQ MSIB 10-20: Guidance Issued for Maritime Operators on Compliance with Federal Drug Testing Requirements Return to Alert Page Additional Info Attachments : CG_MSIB_10_20_Maritime_Operators_Guidance.pdf