Notice

08/30/2024 06:01 PM

Notice to Mariners

Erie Canal - Waterford Harbor

August 30, 2024

 

Mariners are advised that the Waterford Canal Harbor will be restricted to vessels participating in the Waterford Tugboat Roundup from 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 5^th to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 8^th. No overnight docking will be available to pleasure or commercial vessels from Thursday, September 5^th to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 8^th. This area of the Canal System will remain open to through-traffic. Transiting commercial traffic requiring clearance through this area must call the New York State Canal Corporation at (518) 461-0942, at least 24 hours in advance.

During this time, docking for non-event related commercial and pleasure craft will be restricted to between Locks E-3 and E-4 as directed by the Lock Operator. Docking in the main harbor area below Lock E-2 will be restricted to event vessels.

Additionally, a 25-yard security zone around participating vessels will be in effect during the Albany to Waterford tugboat parade from 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, September 6^th. A 50-yard security zone will be in effect around the fireworks staging barges located in Waterford Harbor on                        Saturday, September 7^th.

Details about the event can be found at

http://www.tugboatroundup.com and https://www.facebook.com/tugboatroundup.

Marinas and public docks along the canal on the Canal Map at Canal Map | NYS Canals

A chart covering 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 Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, 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.