Navigation Notices: Lower Mississippi River

1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 30’ and falling, the COTP New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile 219 to Mile 229 and Mile 232 to Mile 237 Above Head of Passes (AHP) in accordance with the Waterways Action Plan…

Waterway Status – Temporary Closure MM 93.5 – 94.5 AHP LMR Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Lower Mississippi River, in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, will establish a VTS measure for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker (MM) 93.5 to MM 94.5 Above…

The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port New Orleans, under the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, will establish temporary waterway restrictions for all waters along the Right Descending Bank (RDB) of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker (MM) 48 to MM 52 Above Head of Passes (AHP). This measure is…

The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port New Orleans will enforce a safety zone on the Lower Mississippi River between Mile Marker 93.5 and Mile Marker 95.0 above Head of Passes from 19:30 p.m. on April 13, 2023 through 20:45 p.m. on April 13, 2023. All vessels are prohibited from entering the safety zone…

Notice Number: 202497/ MVN 23-39 Date: 04/18/2023 00:00 thru 05/08/2023 23:59 Beginning on approximately 18 April 2023 and continuing through approximately 8 May 2023, mariners are advised that the U.S. Government Hopper Dredge WHEELER will be working in Southwest Pass from Head of Passes (mile 0) to approximately mile 22 Below Head of Passes (BHP),…

The Carrollton Gauge reads 12 feet and rising, the following operating requirements are in effect: For barge fleets located between MM 88 and MM 240 AHP, additional high-water requirements are found in 33 CFR 165.803(m). For all other barge fleets (below MM 88), a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with 33…

The M/V GENCO BOURGOGNE, with six assist tugs, is in a dead-ship tow, transiting upriver to Buck Kriehs MM-92. All vessels should use extreme caution in the vicinity of the tow and make passing arrangements with the Crescent pilot on VHF FM Ch-67. //signed// Watch Supervisor U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River…

MSIB XXIII Vol 018 The French Quarter Festival will be held in New Orleans, LA beginning on April 13, 2023 and lasting through April 16, 2023. As part of the celebrations, multiple events will be taking place on or adjacent to the Lower Mississippi River (LMR). In anticipation of these events, the U.S. Coast Guard…