Notice to Mariners
Erie Canal – Tribes Hill to Yosts
October 10, 2023
Mariners are advised of spill containment and boom development training exercises occurring on the Mohawk River from Erie Canal Lock E-12 in Tribes Hill to Lock E-13 in Yosts throughout the day on Wednesday, October 11th. Boaters should be aware of containment booms along the navigation channel and training exercise vessels traveling on this level and should reduce speed, stop all forward motion, and proceed at a "No Wake" speed when approaching participating vessels and under no circumstances shall any vessel exceed 5 MPH.
A chart covering the affected area can be found at
https://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/charts/14786e34.png through https://www.canals.ny.gov/navinfo/charts/14786e32.png
Features along the western portion of the Erie Canal are listed by mileage at https://www.canals.ny.gov/wwwapps/navinfo/navinfo.aspx?waterway=erieeastern
The Canal system is scheduled to close to navigation at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. All vessel operators should plan their trips to ensure they exit the system by that time.
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In case of emergencies, please call the Canal Corporation’s Emergency Call Center at 833-538-1042