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07 Sep 2018 / Lower Mississippi River, United States

One way traffic

Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River, in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, will establish a Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure for the waters of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker (MM) 99.0 Above Head of Passes (AHP) to MM 100.0 AHP. This Measure is needed to protect persons and vessels from the potential safety hazards associated with the Port of New Orleans dredging operations. This Measure is in effect with the following provisions:

September 6, 2018 through September 20, 2018: All deep draft vessels and large tows are restricted to one-way traffic from MM 99.0 to MM 100.0 Above Head of Passes 24 hours per day.

Updates and/or changes to the published schedule will be broadcast via Safety Broadcast Notice to Mariners. For additional information about the dredging operations or for any passing arrangements, vessels may contact the dredge MISSOURI H via VHF-FM Channels 16, 67, and 71 during the operation. Mariners are urged to transit at slowest safe speed to minimize wake and proceed with caution.

For further information, contact:
Coast Guard Sector New Orleans Command Center: (504) 365-2200 Coast Guard Waterways Management: (504) 365-2280 Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River: (504) 365-2230, VHF FM Ch. 12, 67

(For information about operations in the United States, contact GAC North America at [email protected])

Source: United States Coast Guard Sector New Orleans Marine Safety Information Bulletin Volume XVIII Issue:063 issued 1600 hours on 06 September 2018

If quoting any content from Hot Port News, please cite GAC Hot Port News as the source.

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