THE CHICAGO HARBOR LOCK WILL BE CLOSED TO ALL VESSEL TRAFFIC FOR HINGE PIN REPLACEMENTS ON ALL FOUR SECTOR GATES FROM MONDAY NOVEMBER 3RD, 2025, THROUGH THURSDAY NOVEMBER 6TH, 2025. CLOSURE WILL BE FROM 6:00 A.M. UNTIL 6:00 P.M. EACH DAY. VESSELS WILL BE ABLE TO TRANSIT THE LOCK BEFORE AND AFTER CLOSURE HOURS. FOR FURTHER DETAILS PLEASE CONTACT THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, CHICAGO DISTRICT AT 815-510-0361.

Monday 10/27 ~6am to Tuesday 10/28 ~6am– Drawdown operation will commence to lower water levels from the normal pool level, -2.00 CCD, to our target level of -3.50 CCD over a period of 24 hours.  The long drawdown period is an effort to minimize high flows and significant elevation differentials within the system.  MWRD will attempt to call everyone on our canal drawdown list individually so that they are aware of what’s going on.  We’ll also provide phone notifications to th

https://www.ntsb.gov/advocacy/safety-alerts/Pages/SA-101.aspx In the world of firefighting, in-port vessel fires pose a serious challenge for land-based firefighters. These fires are not just another type of emergency; they involve a unique set of dangers due to the specific environment, the materials on board, and the potential for rapid escalation. With statistics indicating that firefighting efforts can be 2.5 times more complex on vessels than on land due to restricted ac

Over 70 safety focused and minded members, associates and interested people attended the in person meeting at the Columbia Yacht Club. Safety, Security and Hospitality - the theme high level focus. Lock Closure long term is from mid-November to mid-April - further details will be shared on our website. Chicago River Swim - Sept 21 Sunday morning with 263 swimmers raised $150,000 to ALS and Learn to Swim at Kroc Center. Agency partners reported on other safety topics as

The US Army Corps of Engineers Notice to Navigation Interests - 9/30/2025 - Lock Closure Chicago Harbor Lock. Please see the attached...

Attention on Deck - Please note due to unforeseen circumstances, the Fall Quarterly Meeting Date is rescheduled for Wednesday October...

Carriage of Li-Ion Battery (LIB) Powered Micromobility Devices on Small Passenger Vessels (SPVs) The increasing popularity of...

Lock Closure - Chicago Harbor Lock - Tuesday August 19th and Wednesday August 20 starting at 0600 hours and ending at 1130 hours each...

Get ready for the 2025 Air and Water Show! Here are the details for the waterways safety zone.

MPDC Image Used With Permission: Neighbors paddle a canoe in Bubbly Creek, near Canal Origins Park At our recent Chicago Harbor Safety...

The IDNR is requesting public comment regarding the proposed project (see attachment). Comments may be directed to Eric Otto, Senior...

For Immediate Release  Chicago Harbor Safety Committee (CHSC) addresses the danger of unpermitted marine events. This past weekend was...

Recently, the USCG released MSIB-002-2025 Flare Disposal information. Please avail yourself of the attached pdf for further information...

At the CHSC Spring Quarterly Meeting on April 9, 2025, CHSC-Recreational boater representative-Chair, Recreational Boater Education Task...

The MWRD's Nicholas J. Melas Centennial Fountain sprays an arc across the Chicago River at the top of the hour from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.,...

Chicago boaters please see attached the USACE revised Safe use guide for the Chicago Lock for the 2025 boating season. No better way to...

BNM from USCG: SCHEDULED / IL - LAKE MICHIGAN – CHICAGO HARBOR  / BRIDGE / CCGD9 BNM 0030-25 / Fri, 7 Mar 2025 12:53:48 -0500 From 1800...

Chicago Harbor Safety Committee is pleased to announce a first aid kit and AED giveaway!

These are the areas to expect restrictions. There is no specific times.

Special event restrictions for the DNC. More information to come.