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VA: Chesapeake Channel - James River, Dredging

• Date Reported: May 8, 2025
• Reporter: Ted Stehle
• Source: USCG District 5
• Description:
  

  Mariners are advised that H & L Contracting will be conducting dredging operations in the Lower James River, VA from 05/29/2025 thru 07/15/2025 for the purpose of planting oyster shells. Work hours are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A mooring buoy will be anchored South-West of the dredging area to create an "additional" anchorage for six or less (unnamed) deck barges, ranging from; 110'-260'L x 30'-60'B (for oyster shells and depositing). The anchorage area will be at approximately, 36°56'57"N / 76°26'9"W. All vessels will be marked and lighted in accordance with USCG regulations. All marine equipment operators will be monitoring VHF-FM channel 63 and channel 16 and 13. Dredge and work vessels will monitor VHF-FM channel 13 and 16. H & L Supervisors, Keith Johnson (631-553-1034), and Jordy Johnson (850-557-8593). All Superintendents will be available 24 hours per day. Mariners are advised to reduce speed and proceed with caution in the area.
  

• Lat / Lon: N 36° 56.950' / W 076° 26.150'

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