Dredging set for Maryland’s Fishing Creek navigation channel

The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Baltimore District has awarded a US$3.17 million contract to Michigan-based White Lake Dock and Dredge for maintenance dredging and ..

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Coast Guard wants mariners’ input for Potomac River study

New 88' ferries run around Washington, D.C. The Coast Guard is surveying mariners for a waterways analysis of the Upper Potomac River. Metal Shark photo

A user survey to help assess aids to navigation, hazards and other conditions on the Upper Potomac River began this week as part of a Coast Guard waterways analysis.

The review focuses on the area’s aids to navigation system, waterborne commerce, marine casualty information, port/harbor resources, emergency response plans, routine and emergency communication capabilities, and future development projects. A survey form is available online for mariners and others interested in the river to fill...

https://www.workboat.com/news/coastal-inland-waterways/coast-guard-wants-mariners-input-for-potomac-river-study/

Potomac River security zone modified

The Trump National Golf Club in Potomac Falls, Va. Trump National Golf Club photo.

The Coast Guard released an interim rule today that modifies the security zone on the Potomac River adjacent to the Trump National Golf Club in Potomac Falls, Va. The rule reduces the overall length of the security zone and creates a 250-yard-wide transit lane near the Maryland shore. The rule took effect today.

The security zone prevents waterside threats and incidents while persons protected by the Secret Service are at the club. The 250-yard-wide transit lane provides passage for vessels...

https://www.workboat.com/news/government/potomac-river-security-zone-modified/