17 Nov 2015 / Mobile River, USA

Temporary obstruction of river

There will be a partial blockage of the Mobile River on or about Wednesday, November 18, 2015 from approximately 0600 until 1500 in the Mobile River in the vicinity of Austal Shipyard and BAE shipyard to facilitate the roll out and launching of the LCS 12.

During the operations, there will be limited passing of vessels in that location. There may be times during the operations that vessels can proceed at a slow bell in that vicinity but only after agreement from the on scene Harbor Pilots.

The Harbor Pilots will be conducting the movement of the LCS and they can be reached on channel 13 or 65 VHF/FM to arrange for passing arrangements, if deemed possible.

The Contact person for Austal Shipyard is Jim Mackie and can be reached at (251) 445-5932.

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

Source: Alabama State Port Authority Harbormaster Notice To Shipping No. 12-15

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