Dredging
equipment observed working east of G59 on 4-5-2012
2-27-12 The long awaited dredging of the St. Augustine inlet has begun. The text below is copied from Local notice to mariners 06/12.Marinex Construction Inc will commence dredging operations in the vicinity of the St Augustine Inlet on or about February 5, 2012. The
work will extend from inshore Tolomato River LB 60 (LLNR 38910) to
offshore St Augustine Inlet Buoy 2 (LLNR 9480). Submerged pipeline will extend from the inlet in a southerly direction and land at St Augustine Beach north of the St Augustine Pier. The dredge operations will continue on a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week basis until approximately June 15, 2012. The dredge “SAVANNAH” will
monitor VHF radio channels 13 & 16. Further information contact the Operations Manager, Mr. Thomas Payne 843-722-9083. Mariners are requested to exercise extreme caution while transiting the area.