Lower Mississippi River: Notice to Mariners LNM 16-22

NOTICE TO MARINERS
Lower Mississippi River

LNM 16-22 

 

SECTION VII – GENERAL
This section contains information of general concern to the Mariners. Mariners are advised to use caution while transiting these areas.

 

LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
LA - SOUTHWEST PASS - MISSISSIPPI RIVER - Dredge Operation

Continuing through approximately May 2, 2022, the U.S. Government Hopper Dredge WHEELER is working in Southwest Pass, from Head of Passes Mile 0.0, to approximately Mile -22.0, BHOP and in the Mississippi River, from Head of Passes to approximately Mile 13.0, AHOP.  The dredge will work 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.  The dredge can be contacted on either VHF-FM Channel 16 or 67, 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.  The point of contact with the USACE New Orleans District is Michelle Kornick, at (504) 862-1842 or Heather Jennings, at (504) 862-1253. 

LA - LAKE PONTCHARTRAIN - Partially Submerged Vessel

A partially submerged 14-foot vessel, with a white and blue hull has been reported in the vicinity of Lake Pontchartrain, in approximate position 3004-31.2N 090-08-57.7W, on April 13, 2022.  The partially submerged vessel is reportedly marked with glowsticks.  Mariners are urged to avoid this area.

LA - MISSISSIPPI RIVER, MILE 94.5, AHOP TO MILE 96.0, AHOP - Security Zone

The U.S. Coast Guard will enforce a Security Zone on the LDB, of the Lower Mississippi River, between Mile 94.5, AHOP and Mile 96.0, AHOP, from 7:00 a.m., until 7:00 p.m., through April 21, 2022 and from 7:00 a.m., to noon, on April 22, 2022.  The U.S. Coast Guard will enforce a Security Zone on the LDB, of the Lower Mississippi River, between Mile  94.5, AHOP and Mile 95.1, AHOP,  from noon, until 8:30 p.m., on April 22, 2022 and from 10:30 a.m., until 8:30 p.m., on April 23 and 24, 2022.  All vessels are prohibited from entering this Security Zone unless granted permission by the COTP New Orleans or designated representative.  A U.S. Coast Guard patrol vessel will be on-scene for the duration of the Security Zone and may be contacted via VHF-FM Channel 16 or 67.  For additional information, mariners can contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans Command Center, at (504) 365-2545.

LA - MISSISSIPPI RIVER, MILE 94.5, AHOP TO MILE 96.0, AHOP - Security Zone

The U.S. Coast Guard will enforce a Security Zone on the LDB, of the Lower Mississippi River, between Mile 94.5, AHOP and Mile 96.0, AHOP, from 7:00 a.m., until 7:00 p.m., through April 21, 2022 and from 7:00 a.m., to noon, on April 22, 2022.  The U.S. Coast Guard will enforce a Security Zone on the LDB, of the Lower Mississippi River, between Mile 94.5, AHOP and Mile 95.1, AHOP,  from noon, until 8:30 p.m., on April 22, 2022 and from 10:30 a.m., until 8:30 p.m., on April 23 and 24, 2022.  All vessels are prohibited from entering this Security Zone unless granted permission by the COTP New Orleans or designated representative.  A U.S. Coast Guard patrol vessel will be on-scene for the duration of the Security Zone and may be contacted via VHF-FM Channel 16 or 67.  For additional information, mariners can contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans Command Center, at (504) 365-2545.