Wildwood:
Mariners are advised that the Grassy Sound Channel (Ocean Drive) Bascule Bridge, at mile 1.0, across Grassy Sound Channel, in Middle Township,
NJ, will be maintained in the closed-to-navigation position from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., on Sunday, August 26, 2012 to accommodate “The Wild Half”
Run. In closed position to vessels, the available vertical clearance of the drawbridge is approximately 15 feet, above mean high water. At all
other times, the drawbridge will operate in accordance with the operating drawbridge regulations set out in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations
Part 117.721. Mariners able to pass under the closed span may do so at anytime and should exercise caution when transiting the area. Chart :
12316.
Mariners are advised that tide marker replacement work will be conducted at the Route 47 Bridge, at ICW mile 108.9, across Grassy Sound
Channel in Wildwood, NJ beginning Tuesday, September 11, 2012 through Wednesday, September 12, 2012. To facilitate the work, a Carolina
skiff and a barge, measuring 8 feet X 12 feet, will be used. This will be a movable operation not to impede vessel traffic. Mariners should use
extreme caution when transiting the area. Chart :12324
Shark River Area:
Mariners are advised that fender system dive inspection will be conducted at the S71 Bridge, at mile 0.8, over Shark River (South Channel) in Avon
NJ beginning Friday, September 7, 2012 through Monday, September 10, 2012. To facilitate the work, a 20-foot dive craft will be used. This will
be a movable operation not to impede vessel traffic. Mariners should use extreme caution when transiting the area. Chart : 12324.
Mariners are advised that engineering consultants, on behalf of New Jersey Transit Rail Operations, will be conducting underwater inspections at
the Shark River Railroad Bridge, at mile 0.9, between Belmar and Avon NJ, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., (approximately 2 to 3 days) until August 31,
2012. The underwater inspections will be performed utilizing a small boat for access to river piers. At no time during the inspection work will the
waterway be closed to navigation. Mariners are advised to exercise caution when transiting the area. Chart : 12324.
