Navigation Notices: Lower Mississippi River

Notice Number: 23-77 Date: 06/13/2023 thru 06/23/2023 Beginning on approximately 13 June 2023 and continuing through approximately 23 June 2023, 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), and in the Mississippi River from Head of…

Waterway Status – Temporary Waterway Transit Requirements and Closure between MM 9.0 – MM 10.3 AHP LMR June 13, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time: all vessels are prohibited from transiting between MM 9.0 and MM 10.3 AHP due to dredge pipeline removal operations. • (Back-up Date) June 15, from 6:00 a.m. to…

Notice Number: 23-75 Date: 06/14/2023 thru 06/28/2023 Commencing on or about 14 June 2023 and continuing through approximately 28 June 2023, a U.S. Government Contractor will be placing subaqueous stone along the Right Descending Bank (RDB) of the Mississippi River at approximate mile 44.1 Above Head of Passes (AHP). The Contractor will work 7 days…

As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 12 feet and below, the COTP New Orleans has issued a low water safety advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile 167 Above Head of Passes (AHP) to Mile 303 AHP. This safety advisory is effective immediately with the following provisions in…

1. The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker (MM) 231.8 to MM 232.8 Above Head of Passes (AHP). This advisory is needed to protect persons and vessels from the potential safety hazards associated with the salvage and removal of…

Notice Number: 23-70 Date: 06/08/2023 thru 06/18/2023 Effective immediately and continuing through approximately 16 June 2023, mariners are advised that the U.S. Government Contract Cutterhead Dredge CAPTAIN FRANK will be working in the New Orleans Harbor. The Dredge will work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and the dredged material will be deposited through floating pipelines…

Continuing through June 10, 2023, core sample drilling operations are being conducted on the Mississippi River, LDB, at Mile 83.5, AHOP. Operations will be conducted 24-hours a day, 7-days a week. The M/V AUNT DONNA will be on-scene and monitoring VHF-FM Channels 16 and 67. Mariners are urged to use caution and transit the area…

As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 16 feet and below, the COTP New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory provision from Mile Marker (MM) 225 to MM 228.3, Lower Mississippi River (LMR). This safety advisory is effective immediately with the following provisions in accordance with the Waterways Action Plan Baton Rouge Annex: A. All…

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 series of VTS measures for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker (MM) 48 to MM 52 Above Head of Passes (AHP), Right Descending Bank (RDB). This…

Waterway Status – Temporary Waterway Transit Requirements and Closure between MM 9.0 – MM 10.3 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 series of VTS measures for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River from…