LNM 27/22
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 August 31, 2022. 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
RI-NARRAGANSETT BAY (CHART 13221)-GREENWICH BAY-WARWICK COVE
Shoaling has been observed within the federal navigation channel to a 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 LNM 02/22
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
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 LNM 02/22
RI-NARRAGANSETT BAY (CHART 13221)-GREENWICH BAY-WARWICK COVE
Shoaling has been observed within the federal navigation channel to a 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 LNM 02/22
Shoaling exists in Westport Harbor in the vicinity of Westport Harbor Channel LB 14 (LLNR 17490) and
Westport Harbor Channel Buoy 17 (LLNR 17505). There are other areas of shoaling throughout the Westport
Harbor Channel reducing the available depth of water. Mariners are advised to use caution while navigating this
area.
Chart 13228 LNM 31/20
DISCREPANCIES (FEDERAL AIDS)
Point Judith Harbor of Refuge West Entrance Light 2 REDUCED INT 13219
Allen Harbor Buoy 6 MISSING/HAZ NAV 13223
Westport Harbor Approach Lighted Bell Buoy 1 SS INOP 13228
DISCREPANCIES (PRIVATE AIDS)
NEBW Daybeacon 1 STRUCT DEST 13223
Quonset Point Terminal Approach Buoy EB-B MISSING 13223
Bristol Harbor West Channel Buoy 1 OFF-STA 13224
Pawcatuck River Channel Daybeacon 19 MISSING 13214
DISCREPANCIES (FEDERAL AIDS) CORRECTED
Gardiners Bay South Entrance Lighted WATCHING PROPERLY 13209
Block Island Old Harbor Channel BREAKWATER LIGHT 3 WATCHING PROPERLY 13217
Pawtuxet Cove Channel Approach Buoy 1 WATCHING PROPERLY 13224
TEMPORARY CHANGES
Acabonack Harbor Entrance Buoy 1 DISCONTINUED FOR DREDGING 13209
Acabonack Harbor Entrance Buoy 2 DISCONTINUED FOR DREDGING 13209
Acabonack Harbor Entrance Buoy 3 DISCONTINUED FOR DREDGING 13209
Acabonack Harbor Entrance Buoy 4 DISCONTINUED FOR DREDGING 13209
URI Coastal Monitoring Lighted Research Buoy DISCONTINUED 13215
Pawcatuck River Channel Daybeacon 23 DISCONINUED FOR DREDGING 13214
