Dredging Operations Mississippi River and Southwest Pass

Notice Number: 201128

Date: 7/13 - 8/15

Beginning on or about 13 July 2022 and continuing through approximately 15 August 2022, the U.S. Government Contract Hopper Dredge TERRAPIN ISLAND 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 Passes to approximately mile 13 Above Head of Passes (AHP).

The Dredge will work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and can be contacted on either VHF channel 67 or 16 for sailing instructions.

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