SECTION II – DISCREPANCIES
This section lists all reported and corrected discrepancies related to Aids to Navigation in this edition. A discrepancy is a change in the status of an aid to navigation that differs from what is published or charted.
| LLNR | Aid Name | Status | Chart No. | LNM St / LNM End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DISCREPANCIES (FEDERAL AIDS) | |||||
| 16090 | Cleveland Ledge Channel Range Rear Light | REDUCED INT | 13236 | NOV 22 | |
| 18310 | Providence River Channel Lighted Buoy | Nav Haz | 13224 | SEPT 22 | |
| DISCREPANCIES (PRIVATE AIDS) | |||||
| 18113 | NEBW Day beacon 1 | STRUCT DEST | 13224 | Nov 21 | |
| 18192 | Bristol Harbor Day Beacon 6A | DAYMK Missin | 13224 | Nov 22 | |
| 18194 | Bristol Harbor East Channel Buoy 5 | Off STA/HAZ NA | 13224 | Nov 22 | |
| 18196 | Bristol Harbor West Channel Buoy | OFF STA | 13224 | Sept 22 | |
| 19275 | Quonset Point Terminal Approach Buoy EB-B | Missing | 13223 | Nov 22 | |
| 20345 | Pawcatuck River Channel Daybeacon | Missing | 13214 | Sept 21 | |
SECTION III – TEMPORARY CHANGES and TEMPORARY CHANGES CORRECTED
This section contains temporary changes and corrections to Aids to Navigation for this edition. When charted aids are temporarily relocated for dredging, testing, evaluation, or marking an obstruction, a
temporary correction shall be listed in Section IV giving the new position.
| TEMPORARY CHANGES | |||||
| 19800 | URI Coastal Monitoring Lighted Research Buoy | DISCONTINUED | 13215 | Oct 20 | |
| 20367 | Pawcatuck River Channel Daybeacon 23 | DISCONTINUED FOR DREDGING | 13209 | SEPT 20 | |
SECTION VII – GENERAL
This section contains information of general concern to the Mariners. Mariners are advised to use caution while transiting these areas.
RHODE ISLAND GENERAL CHANGES
RI-NARRAGANSETT BAY–MT HOPE BAY–Vessel Testing-Update 10/24/2022
Regent Craft Inc. will be testing a prototype wing-in-ground-effect (WIG) craft in Narragansett Bay and Mt Hope Bay beginning July 7, 2022 until approximately May 31, 2023. The testing areas include the waters of Narragansett Bay, east and west of Prudence Island, and Mt Hope Bay. Testing of the prototype will last approximately 2-4 hours, Monday through Friday with occasional tests on weekends and occur during daylight hours only. All mariners are advised to use caution when transiting through these areas and avoid these areas if possible while testing is ongoing to deconflict traffic conditions. The vessel can be reached on VHF channel 13/16. For further information, please contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Southeast New England at (508) 457-3211.
| Chart 13226 | LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS: NOV 22 |
RI -BRISTOL HARBOR-MIDDLE GROUND-CASTLE ISLAND ROCKS
There is a partially submerged vessel in position 41-39.219N 071-17.149W, in the vicinity of Middle Ground, between Castle Island Rocks, in Bristol Harbor. The vessel is anchored in 3 feet of water and is firmly affixed and has not moved during the tide cycles. Salvage planning has commenced and updates to this vessel will be provide as they become available. Mariners are urged to transit the area with caution and avoid the vessel.
RI-DYER ISLAND
There is a partially submerged vessel in position 41-34-54.78N and 071-18-6.48W, in the vicinity of Dyer Island being marked by a white danger buoy. Mariners are urged to
transit at their slowest safe speed, avoid the vessel, and proceed with caution. Insert Partially Sub Vessel Dyer Island pic
| Charts: 13221 13223 |
RI-NARRAGANSETT BAY
Naval Undersea Warfare Center will be conducting continued testing using surface and subsurface devices north and east of Gould Island in the vicinity of the torpedo test range restricted area marked on NOAA Chart 13223 and the Newport Bridge Monday – Friday from September 2021 through December 2022. Mariners are requested to cooperate with participating vessels for the safety of all. Any concerned traffic can contact Navy support craft on VHF channels 13 and 16.
| LNM: 30/22 | Chart 13223 | LOCAL NPTICE TO MARINERS: OCT 21 |
RHODE ISLAND SHOALING
RI-NARRAGANSETT BAY (CHART 13221)-GREENWICH BAY-WARWICK COVE
Shoaling has been observed within the federal navigation channel to the least depth of 3 FT MLW. Shoaling is encroaching from the west and has impacted the western part of the channel, reducing the authorized project width from 150 feet to approx. 90 feet between Warwick Cove Buoy 3 (LLNR 19360) and Warwick Cove Buoy 7 (LLNR 19375).
| Chart 13224 | LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS FEB 22 |
RI-BLOCK ISLAND SOUND AND APPROACHES (CHART 13205)-POINT JUDITH POND
Shoaling has been observed within the channel to a least depth of 5.5 feet MLW in approximate position 41 22’48″N, 071 33’55″W between Point Judith Pond Channel Buoy 2 (LLNR 19555) and Point Judith Pond Channel Buoy 4 (LLNR #19560). Shoal is encroaching from the East side of the channel and protruding west.
| Chart 13219 | Local Notice to Mariners FEB 22 |
RI-NARRAGANSETT BAT (CHART 13221)-MOUNT HOPE BAY-KICKAMUIT RIVER
Shoaling has been reported in the Kickamuit River in the vicinity of Kickamuit River Buoy 2. Mariners are advised to proceed with caution while transiting the area.
| Chart 13221 | LNM 12/21 |
SUMMARY OF ONGOING DREDGING AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
RHODE ISLAND
RI-POINT JUDITH POND
Patriot Marine will be conducting improvement dredging in Point Judith Pond and Harbor Refuge, in position 41-22-34.66N and 071-30-39.53W, with transport to the Mantunuck Nearshore Disposal site, from November 30, 2022 to January 31, 2023, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Equipment on scene will be the dredge 410, scow 144 and 143, and a tug boat, monitoring VHF-FM CH 13, for all concerned traffic and are requesting a 10 minute notice for vessel movement requests. Mariners are urged to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and proceed with caution.
| Chart 13219 | LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS NOV 22 |
RHODE ISLAND – PROVIDENCE RIVER – SEAWALL REPAIRS
The Narragansett Electric Company and JF Brennan Company are performing repairs to the Seawall Bulkhead in Providence: 41-48-00.3N 71-23-31.3W. Work will take place from March 14, 2022 to April 1, 2023. A Crane Spud Barge, a Materials Barge, Work Floats and Marine Vessels operating in the Work Area defined below to perform demolition activities on the existing seawall and install a new sheet pile wall. Work hours are 6:00am to 6:00pm. Project operations will monitor VHF Channels 13 and 16 during working hours. Questions or concerns may be directed to the Project Manager, Kristian Theriault at 401-378-1876 (kristian.theriault@nationalgrid.com). Mariners should use caution when transiting the area.
| Chart 13225 | LOCAL NOTICE TO MARINERS MARCH 22 |
TEMPORARY CHANGES
new position.
