Announcement about local shipping channels

NEWS RELEASE U.S. COAST GUARD ************************* Coast Guard channel closures SAULT STE. MARIE, MI - In accordance with 33 CFR 162.117, the captain of the port Sault Ste.

NEWS RELEASE

U.S. COAST GUARD

************************* Coast Guard channel closures

SAULT STE. MARIE, MI - In accordance with 33 CFR 162.117, the captain of the port Sault Ste. Marie will close the West Neebish Channel effective 1400 local time on January 17, 2009.

Alternating one-way traffic will be established in the Munuscong and Middle Neebish Channels.

The Coast Guard would like to remind all recreational ice users to plan their activity carefully, use caution on the ice, and stay away from shipping channels.

Further inquiries can be made by phone to Sault Vessel Traffic Service at (906) 635-3232 or via e-mail.

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