Notice to Navigators: Ohio River Basin
NOTICE TO MARINERS
OHIO RIVER BASIN
LNM 09-22
SECTION I - SPECIAL NOTICES
This section contains information of special concern to the Mariner.
OHIO RIVER/CUMBERLAND RIVER/TENNESSEE RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITIONS
High water conditions exists on the Tennessee River, in the vicinity of Mile 22.4, Cumberland River, in the vicinity of Mile 30.6 and extending to the Ohio River. Mariners are advised to exercise caution due to the hazardous conditions associated with strong currents, increased drift and severe outdrafts. Mariners are advised to consider h.p. capability and tow size when navigating these areas. Fleet operators should regularly check their fleet and immediately report barge breakaways to the U.S. Coast Guard.
SECTION VII – GENERAL
This section contains information of general concern to the Mariners. Mariners are advised to use caution while transiting these areas.
ALLEGHENY RIVER
MILE 45.7 - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The COTP Pittsburgh has issued the following Safety Advisory due to high water/flow conditions at L/D 7, in the vicinity of Mile 45.7. The gate opening is greater than 16 feet. Fleeting facilities are advised to review and act in accordance with their waterfront fleet operations guide and any company contingency plans. Assign a person to be in continuous surveillance, to observe the barges in the fleeting facility. Double-up lines on the head of the fleet and provide an adequate number of spring and breast lines between the dock and the barges in the fleet and review the need to secure towboat assistance.
GREEN RIVER
MILE 63.1 - CHANNEL CONDITION/L/D CLOSURE
L/D 2 in the vicinity of Mile 63.1, has ceased locking operations, due to high water with an Upper Gauge reading above 22.5 feet. Mariners should contact the lock operator to determine if it is safe to navigate over the weir. Mariners are advised to exercise caution in the area.
MONONGAHELA RIVER
MILE 95.0 - MILE 90.8 - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The COTP Pittsburgh has issued the following Safety Advisory due to high water/flow conditions at Point Marion L/D in the vicinity of Mile 90.8. The gate opening is greater than 20 feet. Mariners are urged to exercise caution when transiting between approximate Miles 95.0 and 93.0, Coburn Bend.
MILE 82.0 - MILE 61.2 - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The COTP Pittsburgh has issued the following Safety Advisory due to high water/flow conditions at Maxwell Dam in the vicinity of Mile 61.2. The gate opening is greater than 15 feet. Fleeting facilities are advised to review and act in accordance with their waterfront fleet operations guide and any company contingency plans. Assign a person to be in continuous surveillance, to observe the barges in the fleeting facility. Double-up lines on the head of the fleet and provide an adequate number of spring and breast lines between the dock and the barges in the fleet, and review the need to secure towboat assistance. Mariners are urged to exercise caution while transiting between Grays Landing Dam, Mile 82.0 and Gates Light (LLNR[1]21970), Mile 76.2. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
MILE 82.0 - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The COTP Pittsburgh has issued the following Safety Advisory due to high water/flow conditions at Grays Landing Dam in the vicinity of Mile 82.0. The gate opening is greater than 15 feet. Fleeting facilities are advised to review and act in accordance with their waterfront fleet operations guide and any company contingency plans. Assign a person to be in continuous surveillance, to observe the barges in the fleeting facility. Double-up lines on the head of the fleet and provide an adequate number of spring and breast lines between the dock and the barges in the fleet and review the need to secure towboat assistance.
MILE 41.5 - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY – UPDATE
High water conditions are subsiding. The COTP Pittsburg Safety Advisory has been cancelled.
MILE 14.2 - MILE 11.3 - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The gate opening at Braddock L/D, vicinity of Mile 11.3, is greater than 15.0 feet. The COTP Pittsburgh has issued the following Safety Advisory; Exercise caution when transiting under the McKeesport - Duquesne Highway Bridge, in the vicinity of Mile 14.0 and the Union Railroad Bridge, in the vicinity of Mile 14.2, due to the narrow channel and the short distance between these two bridges.
MILE 13.0 - MILE 10.0 - AIDS TO NAVIGATION Three can buoys have been reported not properly marking the channel between approximate Miles 13.0 and 10.0, Braddock L/D. Mariners are urged to exercise caution in the area.
OHIO RIVER
MILE 1.5 - MILE 6.2 - CHANNEL CONDITION/COTP ADVISORY
The gate opening at Emsworth L/D, in the vicinity of Mile 6.2, is greater than 65 feet. When transiting southbound, with the intention of using the front channel, past Brunot Island, in the vicinity of Mile 1.5, keep towards the RDB while entering the front channel to avoid a severe set towards the island. When transiting upriver, with the intention of using the back channel, past Brunot Island, in the vicinity of Mile 3.0, exercise caution when entering the back channel to prevent being set against the LDB. Mariners are urged to exercise caution and ensure vertical clearance is sufficient, while transiting under the bridges located between Mile 3.0 and Mile 0.0, on the Allegheny River and between Mile 9.0 and 0.0, on the Monongahela River.
MILE 54.4 - MILE 65.5 - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY
The gate opening at New Cumberland Dam, vicinity of Mile 54.4, is reportedly greater than 50 feet. Due to reported high water and flow conditions, the COTP Ohio Valley has issued the following Safety Advisory; Mariners are urged to exercise caution while transiting past Browns Island, between approximate Miles 60.5 and 64.0, due to the narrow channel, abundance of fleeting areas, river bends and reported fast currents in the area. Mariners are urged to exercise extreme caution when transiting past Cables Eddy, between approximate Miles 64.5 and 65.5, due to the narrow channel and a sharp bend in the area.
MILE 161.7 - MILE 185.0 - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY – UPDATE
High water conditions are subsiding. The Safety Advisory has been cancelled.