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...

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