LOCAL NAVIGATION INFORMATION

Bridge Procedures and Opening Instructions
1. Know your clearance. Avoid unnecessary openings by lowering your canopy, antennas, outriggers, etc.

2 . Monitor VHF Channel 13 when approaching the bridge so that the bridge tenders can contact you if necessary.

3. Consult the clearance boards on either side of the bridge attached to the Fending system.

4. If you feel an opening is necessary, contact the bridge tender on VHF Channel 13. Along with your request for an opening, tell then the name of your vessel and whether you are heading up river or down.

5. If your vessel is not equipped with a VHF radio, a six (6) second blast followed by a one (1) second blast with a horn

will signal the bridge to open. A white flag raised and lowered several times until the tender notices you will also suffice. You may also call via cellular phone.

6. Bridge operating hours:

A. Mass Bay Bridge - 0500 - 2400 seven days a week. Some delays may be experienced due to scheduled train crossings. Phone (978) 921-4533.

B. Kernwood Bridge
May 1 through September 30: 5am - midnight.
October 1 through May 1: 5am - 8pm
Phone (978) 922-7042.

ISSUED BY THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD

Local Notice to Mariners Coastal Waters from Eastport, Maine to Shrewsbury, New Jersey

MA Beverly Harbor - Beverly Channel - Shoaling to 5 1/2 feet has been reported on the south side of the Channel East of the new Veteran's Memorial Bridge in position 42° 32' 21. 0 N - 070° 53' 13.3 W

Chart(s) 13276 LNM 50/96 (CGDI)