Local Notice to Mariners Week 28/22
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 |
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 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 |
MA-MARTHA’S VINEYARD TO BLOCK ISLAND (Chart 13218)-WESTPORT HARBOR
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
| Aid Name | Status | Chart No. |
|---|---|---|
| DISCREPANCIES | ||
| Pawtuxet Cove Channel Approach Buoy 1 | OFF STA/HAZ NAV/SINKING | 13224 |
| Bristol Harbor West Channel Buoy 1 | OFF STA | 13224 |
| Westport Harbor Approach Lighted Bell Buoy 1 | SS INOP | 13228 |
| East Clump Buoy 19 | HAZ NAV/SINKING | 13214 |
| TEMPORARY CHANGES and TEMPORARY CHANGES CORRECTED | ||
| Acabonack Harbor Entrance Buoy 1 | DISCONTINUED FOR DREDGING | 13209 |
| Acabonack Harbor Entrance Buoy2 | DISCONTINUED FOR DREDGING | 13209 |
| Acabonack Harbor Entrance Buoy3 | DISCONTINUED FOR DREDGING | 13209 |
| Acabonack Harbor Entrance Buoy4 | DISCONTINUED FOR DREDGING | 13209 |
| URI Coastal Monitoring Lighted Research Buoy | DISCONTINUED | 13215 |
| Pawcatuck River Channel Daybeacon 23 | DISCONTINUED FOR DREDGING | 13214 |
| DISCREPANCIES (FEDERAL AIDS) CORRECTED | ||
| Point Judith Harbor of Refuge West Entrance Light 2 | WATCHING PROPERLY | 13219 |
| Allen Harbor Buoy 6 | WATCHING PROPERLY | 13223 |
| DISCREPANCIES (PRIVATE AIDS) | ||
| NEBW Daybeacon 1 | STRUCT DEST | 13223 |
| Quonset Point Terminal Approach Buoy EB-B | MISSING | 13223 |
| Pawcatuck River Channel Daybeacon 19 | MISSING | 13214 |
