Submerged Hazard: Erie Canal - Amsterdam

05/23/2025 07:38 PM

Notice to Mariners

Erie Canal – Amsterdam

May 23, 2025

 

Mariners are advised of a submerged obstruction in the Erie Canal between Erie Canal Lock E-11 in Amsterdam and Lock E-12 in Tribes Hill.  The Canal Corporation has located a submerged vehicle that is in the navigation channel and is marked with a hazard buoy.  Mariners should proceed with caution through this area until further notice.  

A chart showing the affected area can be found at

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The Canal Corporation urges all users and stakeholders to register to receive updates through the Notice to Mariners notification program by clicking here.

For general news, please visit www.canals.ny.gov or follow the Canal Corporation on FacebookInstagramTwitter, or LinkedIn.

To report an issue or incident along the Canal system, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042.