Dredging Operations: Bayou Chene

Navigation Notice: 201821-1/MVN 23-03 / MVN 23-98
Date: 01/09/2023 00:00 thru 11/30/2023 23:59

Reference Navigation Bulletin No. 23-03, dated 6 January 2023, stating that the U.S. Government Contract Cutterhead Dredge SUSAN CROSBY will be working in Bayou Chene until approximately 30 July 2023.

MARINERS ARE ADVISED THAT THE DREDGING OPERATIONS HAVE BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL APPROXIMATELY 30 NOVEMBER 2023.

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

Dredged material will be deposited through a floating pipeline onto disposal areas located in Bayou Chene.

Besides dredging equipment, there are numerous work and support vessels associated with this dredging operation.

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

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MICHELLE C. DAIGLE
Chief, Technical Support Branch
Operations Division