Arctic Bay harbour construction warning extended through Sept. 14
The Canadian Coast Guard has extended a navigation warning for dredging and construction of a new small-craft harbour in Arctic Bay. Mariners are asked to stay 100 metres clear of the work areas, which have no boundary markers, and can reach workers on VHF channel 77. Source↗
What happened
A Coast Guard NAVWARN issued Sept. 8 replaces an earlier Arctic Bay warning and extends the stated work period from Sept. 10 to Sept. 14. Dredging and construction are scheduled daily from 1000 to 2300 UTC. The notice identifies two dredging areas and a separate disposal area on chart 7512. Source↗
Why it matters
The warning is a practical safety notice for boats travelling near Arctic Bay while harbour work is underway. The Coast Guard says there will be no markers outlining the construction area, so vessels need to use the published coordinates, keep clear and monitor the stated radio channel. Source↗
What happens next
The current notice remains published until 0000 UTC on Sept. 15, 2026. It says the daily work itself is planned through Sept. 14. The notice is a navigation warning, not an announcement that the harbour project is complete. Source↗
Important details
The updated warning cancels NAVWARN NW-A-0245-26, which had listed work through Sept. 10. The replacement notice is NW-A-0275-26. It asks vessels for a 100-metre wide berth and says workers will monitor VHF channel 77 at 156.875 MHz. Source↗
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