Notice to Navigators: Ohio River

NOTICE TO MARINERS
Ohio River 

LNM 10-22 

 

SECTION VII – GENERAL

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

 

OHIO RIVER

MILE 1.5 - MILE 6.2  - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY – UPDATE

High water conditions have lessened at Emsworth L/D, in the vicinity of Mile 6.2.  The Safety Advisory has been cancelled.

 

MILE 31.7 - MILE 44.5 - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY – UPDATE

The gate opening at Montgomery L/D, vicinity of Mile 31.7, is greater than 40 feet. The COTP Pittsburgh has issued a Safety Advisory.  Mariners are urged to exercise caution when transiting under the Newell Highway Bridge, in the vicinity of Mile 44.5, due to strong set and water currents in the area.  Up-bound towing vessels are advised that when performing a set over or knock out through the Montgomery L/D, to secure the head of their tows to the lock wall using the closest pin possible, before the set over or knockout is initiated and ensure that tows are fully secured prior to leaving the vicinity of the locks.  Down-bound towing vessels performing a double lockage, are strongly advised to have a helper boat assist the tows in keeping alongside the guidewall while entering the locks.

 

MILE 237.5 - CHANNEL CONDITION/L/D RESTRICTION – UPDATE

The high water conditions are lessening.  The COTP Safety Advisory has been cancelled.

 

MILE 466.0 - MILE 473.0 - HIGH WATER/REGULATED NAVIGATION AREA – UPDATE

The high water conditions are lessening.  The COTP Safety Advisory has been cancelled.

 

MILE 478.3 - EXPOSED PIPELINE/FLEETING OPERATIONS

A section of exposed pipeline has been reported the vicinity of Mile 478.3, RDB.  The COTP Ohio Valley urges mariners to stop fleeting barges in this area and to only fleet barges in approved areas.  Fleeting barges in this area, poses a risk of damage to the pipeline as water levels recede.  Mariners may contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley via VHF-FM Channel 16 or at (502) 779-5425, for additional information.

 

MILE 602.0 - MILE 604.4 - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY – UPDATE

The high water conditions are lessening.  The COTP Safety Advisory has been cancelled.

 

MILE 918.0 - SUNK BARGE

A sunk barge has been reported outside of the navigation channel in the vicinity of Mile 918.0.  Salvage operations pend.  Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.