GIWW: GICA NAV ALERT-VESSELS AGROUND HOUMA NAV CANAL MM7 IN VIC OF LIGHT 17 7DEC21

GICA NAV ALERT-VESSELS AGROUND HOUMA NAV CANAL MM7 IN VIC OF LIGHT 17 7DEC21

Sent: Tue, Dec 7, 2021 at 2:42 PM

GICA notified by USCG of two vessels currently aground in the Houma Navigation Canal at MM 7 in the vicinity of Light 17 approximately 4.5 miles south of Boudreaux’s Marina in Chavin, LA in position 29.185 N, 090.610 W in Terrebonne Bay.

Vessels reportedly drafting 11 feet when they went aground in the channel.

USCG will send a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) shortly.

USACE notified by USCG.

Paul Dittman, President
Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association
pdittman@gicaonline.com
985-302-6666