13 Mar 2018 / Lower Mississippi River, United States
Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River (VTS LMR) will establish a VTS Measure for the waters of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker (MM) 89 Above Head of Passes (AHP) to MM95 AHP. This measure is needed to protect persons and vessels from the potential safety hazards associated with the salvage of a sunken vessel at MM 90.4 AHP.
The measure is in effect with the following provisions:
1) New Orleans General Anchorage (MM 90.1-90.0 AHP Right Descending Bank) is closed. Vessels shall not enter or depart this anchorage without permission from VTS LMR.
2) Ocean-going deep draft vessels are restricted one-way traffic, no meeting or overtaking, between MM 89 and 95 AHP. Down-bound transits only during daylight hours (0600-1800) and up-bound transits at night (1800-0600).
3) Tows shall not meet or overtake between MM 89-90.5 AHP.
4) All vessels shall transit MM 89-90.5 AHP at minimum safe speed and favor the left descending bank.
(For information about operations in the United States contact GAC USA at [email protected])
Source: U.S. Coast Guard, Sector New Orleans, Maritime Safety Information Bulletin dated 12 March 2018
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