St. Clair River closed to vessels for marine event on Aug 17
Road ClosureThe U.S. Coast Guard is closing part of the St. Clair River for a marine event on August 17, 2025, from noon to 7 p.m. During this time, no boats can pass through the area without permission. The closure includes the mouth of the Black River near Veterans Memorial Park.
Audio|Source: Detroit Area Maritime
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Transcript:
Vessel has been able to pass under the bridge without an opening may do so at any time break. The Secretary Charged by customer of Samariner's 0169-2-5 St. Clair River. The U.S. Coast Guard is establishing a safety zone on the St. Clair River for a non-specified marine event on August 17, 2025. From 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., all U.S. waters of the St. Clair River, starting just north of the Lighthouse Beach in Port Huron, Michigan, will be closed. This area of the river will be closed to all traffic during this time. The mouth of the Black River, where it enters the St. Clair River, will also be closed to traffic. No vessel may enter, transit through, or anchor within the area without permission from the captain of the port, Detroit, or his on-scene representative. Contact on Channel 16[1], BHSF. No one under the age of 18 will be permitted to enter the safety zone if they are not wearing a Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device. Safety broadcast notice to Mariners, 0171-101-1025, Roberts Landed Legislature.
Police codes explained
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Channel 16: Marine VHF distress and safety channel
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Location mentioned:
Veterans Memorial Park, 32400 Jefferson Ave, St Clair Shores, MI 48082
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