Bayou Rigaud Update

Notice Number: 201684-1/MVN 22-151 / MVN 23-17
Date: 12/18/2022 00:00 thru 05/15/2023 23:59

Reference Navigation Bulletin No. 22-151, dated 8 December 2022, stating that the U.S. Government Contract Cutterhead Dredge CREW COMPASS will be working in Bayou Rigaud from approximately Mile 0.3 to approximately Mile 4.0, non-continuous, through approximately 14 February 2023. Dredged material will be placed adjacent to the channel on Fifi Island.

MARINERS ARE ADVISED THAT THE DREDGING OPERATIONS HAVE BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 15 MAY 2023.

The Dredge will work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and will be monitoring VHF Marine Channels 13, 16 and 67.

Mariners are urged to transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made.

//signed//

MICHELLE C. DAIGLE
Chief, Technical Support Branch
Operations Division