05 Aug 2017 / Mississippi River, United States

Navigation restrictions

The LMR [Lower Mississippi River] is open to navigation with the following conditions:

  • Due to a lost anchor, vessels drafting 40’ or more are limited to one-way traffic IVO MM 03-05, BHOP.
  • There is a report of a heavy oil sheen in the vicinity of and extending below Canal St at MM-95. All vessels should proceed with caution.

(For information about operations in the USA contact GAC USA at [email protected])

Source: Extract from Louisiana Maritime Association Daily Report for 4 August 2017

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