02 Sep 2016 / Mobile, USA

Temporary obstruction of the Mobile River

There will be a partial blockage of the Mobile River on or about Friday, September 2, 2016 from approximately 0900 until 1500 in the Mobile River in the vicinity of World Marine Shipyard to facilitate the shifting of a drydock and launching of a barge.

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 drydock and they can be reached on channel 13 or 65 VHF/FM to arrange for passing arrangements, if deemed possible.

The Contact person for World Marine Shipyard is Mr. Charles Rodrick and can be reached at (251) 455-9873. Contact this office if you have additional questions.

This notice is cancelled October 1, 2016.

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

Source: Alabama State Port Authority Harbormaster Notice to Shipping No.08-16 dated 1 September 2016

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

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