Notice

10/09/2024 06:32 PM

Notice to Mariners

Oswego Canal - Minetto

October 9, 2024

 

Mariners are advised of a lock inspection occurring on the Oswego Canal on the following schedule.

• Thursday, October 10^th – Oswego Canal Lock O-5 (Minetto) – Lock chamber and surrounding area.

Boaters may encounter an inspection boat in the lock chamber and surrounding area and should use caution, stop all forward motion, sound horns, and proceed at a "No Wake" speed of not more than 5 mph. Delays may occur during the inspection. 

Boaters should plan their itineraries accordingly.                         

A chart showing the affected area can be found at

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The Canal system is scheduled to close to navigation at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. All vessel operators should plan their trips to ensure they exit the system by that time.

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.