East Coast Alerts Update
By Mel Neale
December 29, 2008

Submerged Dredge Pipes Cross ICW:
           Mariners are advised that two (02) submerged dredge pipelines crossing the AIWW have been temporarily established. One crossing at New River Cape Fear River Light 100 and at New River Cape Fear River Buoy 99A. Both crossings are marked by signs on pilings at each end of the underwater crossings. These pipelines will remain until 30 March, 2009. Mariners are advised to use caution when transiting the area. (From District 5 LNM 52)

ICW Shoaling Reported:
           The USCG 7th District LNM 52 reports the following shoaling: In the vicinity of Rockedundy River in approximate position 31-22.45N 081-20-68W.
            In the vicinity of Fernandina Beach LT 1 and Fernandina Beach LT 3. Reported water depth less than six (6) feet at high tide.