31 Jul 2015 / United States, Mississippi River
As a result of the Carollton Gauge reading 8 feet and rising, the Algiers Point VTS Special Area Operating requirements are in effect: 1. In accordance with 33 CFR 161.65, the Governor Nicholls Harbor Traffic Control Light 94, Gretna Harbor Traffic Control Light 97, and the Westwego Traffic Light 102 have been energized. 2. The Harbor Traffic Control Lights are located at: Governor Nicholls Light, MM 94.3, AHP, LDB, LMR, (LLNR 13855/34770) Gretna Light, MM 96.6, AHP, RDB, LMR (LLNR 13880/34795) Westwego Traffic Light, MM 101.4, AHP, RDB, LMR (LLNR 13950) 3. The Governor Nicholls Navigation Light 94 and the Gretna Navigation Light 97 will be extinguished while Traffic Control Lights are operating. 4. Downbound vessels: check in with Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River (call sign "New Orleans Traffic") no lower than Huey P. Long Bridge, MM 106.1, AHP (SHIPS and TOWS); and the Marlex Terminal, MM 99.0, AHP (SHIPS and TOWS). 5. Upbound vessels: check in with Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River no higher than the Algiers Canal Forebay, MM 92.7, AHP (SHIPS and TOWS); and Crescent Towing Smith Fleet, MM 93.5, AHP (TOWS). 6. In accordance with 33 CFR, 160.111 (c), the COTP has determined that during periods of high water, unless moored to a shore side facility or mooring buoys, all deep draft vessels must have three means to hold position. An example would be two fully operational anchors and the propulsion system in standby. Should a vessel lose an anchor or become inoperable with no redundant capabilities available, such as aft anchors or two main engines, a third means of holding position could be via tug assist. (For information about operations in the USA contact GAC USA at [email protected]) Source: U.S. Coast Guard, Sector New Orleans, Marine Safety Information Bulletin dated 12 March 2014
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