U. S. COAST GUARD CAPTAIN OF THE PORT MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN 012-08
POST STORM RECOVERY OF THE CAPTAIN OF THE PORT ZONE NORTH CAROLINA
September 6, 2008, 9 p.m.
Based on surveys of the waterway, the Captain of the Port Sector North Carolina has reopened the Captain of the Port Zone North Carolina with the following exceptions: a safety zone for the approaches to the Cape Fear River from Cape Fear River Lighted Whistle Buoy “CF” to Cape Fear River Lighted Buoy 13 and Beaufort Inlet from Beaufort Inlet Channel Lighted Bell Buoy “BM” to Beaufort Inlet Channel Lighted Buoy 17 remains in affect for vessels over 500 gross tons and tank barges over 200 gross tons. Cape Fear River Approaches and Beaufort Inlet will reopen when waterway surveys have been completed.
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All mariners are reminded to proceed with extreme caution due to the potential for shoaling, unmarked hazards and missing or off-station navigation aids.
Please report any hazards to the nearest Coast Guard unit. For guidance on specific issues or questions contact the Sector North Carolina Incident Command Post at (252) 240-8145.
J. E. RYAN
Captain, U. S. Coast Guard
Captain of the Port North Carolina
