Notice to Navigators: Ohio River Basin

NOTICE TO MARINERS
OHIO RIVER BASIN

LNM 11-22

 

SECTION I - SPECIAL NOTICES

This section contains information of special concern to the Mariner.

 

OHIO RIVER/CUMBERLAND RIVER/TENNESSEE RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITIONS – UPDATE

High water/flow conditions have lessened, the COTP Ohio Valley Safety Advisory has been cancelled.

 

UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER - OHIO RIVER - CHANNEL CONDITIONS/SAFETY ADVISORY – UPDATE

Extreme high water conditions exist on the Upper Mississippi River, between approximate Miles 5.0 and 0.0, on the Lower Mississippi River, between approximate Miles 953.0 and 939.0, and on the Ohio River, between approximate Miles 976.0 and 981.0. The COTP Ohio Valley has issued a Safety Advisory, recommending vessels not meet, pass or overtake in these areas. Down-bound tows should consider tow width and red flag barges should be placed in a protected location in the tow. While the overall river stage is decreasing, drift and debris may pose navigation obstructions and may drag buoys off station. It is recommended that all vessels avoid laying-up on levees and assess bridge clearance in advance. This Safety Advisory will remain in effect until river stages subside, by falling below 39 feet on the Cairo Gauge. Mariners should report navigation obstructions immediately to the U.S. Coast Guard via VHF-FM Channel 16.

 

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 0.6 - AID TO NAVIGATION

A green can buoy has been reported off station and in the middle of the channel, near Mile 0.6, under the Roberto Clemente Bridge. Mariners are urged to transit the area with caution.

 

BIG SANDY RIVER

 

MILE 5.4 - NAVIGATION OBSTRUCTION – UPDATE

The two 5-inch steel pipelines previously reported just below the water’s surface in the vicinity of Mile 5.4, extending from the RDB, into the navigation channel approximately 100 feet, have been reportedly removed and are reportedly no longer obstructing the channel. New pipelines have been reportedly installed and there are no further impacts to navigation.

 

GREEN RIVER

 

MILE 63.1 - CHANNEL CONDITION/L/D CLOSURE – UPDATE

High-water conditions have lessened at L/D 2, in the vicinity of Mile 63.1. The L/D has reopened.

 

OHIO RIVER

 

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

High-water/flow conditions have lessened. The COTP Pittsburgh Safety Advisory for Montgomery L/D, in the vicinity of Mile 31.7, has been cancelled.

 

MILE 54.4 - MILE 65.5 - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY – UPDATE

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

 

MILE 84.0 - AID TO NAVIGATION

3 green can buoys have been reported missing in the vicinity of Mile 84.0. Mariners are urged to transit the area with caution.

 

MILE 84.2 – MILE 94.5 - CHANNEL CONDITION/SAFETY ADVISORY – UPDATE

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

 

MILE 90.3 - BRIDGE MAINTENANCE

Wheeling Suspension Bridge; Commencing March 28, 2022 and continuing through June 2023, the vertical clearance may be reduced by 2 feet due to maintenance being performed on the bridge. For more information, mariners may contact West Virginia Department of Transportation, Ahmed Mongi, at (304) 553-3941 or Advantage Steel and Construction, Matt Oskin, at (724) 352-4842.