No-Go Zone Set for Underwater Survey in Michigan Straits
Published Date: 4/29/2025
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Summary
The Coast Guard is setting up a temporary safety zone around two survey vessels in the Straits of Mackinac, Michigan, to keep everyone safe during an underwater lake bed survey. Boats can’t enter this 500-yard area unless they get special permission. This means boaters nearby need to steer clear for a bit, but it helps protect both people and the environment.
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500‑Yard Safety Zone Blocks Boat Access
The Coast Guard created a temporary safety zone in the Straits of Mackinac, Michigan that covers a 500‑yard radius around the vessels Ugle Duckling and Streak. You may not enter this zone unless you get specific authorization from the Captain of the Port Sector Northern Great Lakes. Boaters near those vessels need to steer clear while the HAUV/ROV underwater survey is being conducted.
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