SBNM - VTS Measure, Floating Dock ERCOLINO IV Transit

Louisiana - Lower Mississippi River

Mariners are advised that a VTS Measure for one-way traffic will be in effect on September 2, 2017 from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time from the Southwest Pass (SWP) Entrance Lighted Sea Buoy to Mile Marker 3 above Head of Passes. This Measure is needed to protect persons and vessels from the potential safety hazards associated with the southbound transit of the oversized floating dock, ERCOLINO IV. The ERCOLINO IV will depart on September 1, 2017, at approximately 1:30 p.m. local time from the Avondale Shipyard at Mile Marker 108 AHP, and will transit to the SWP Sea Buoy. Upon approaching the tow between Mile Marker 108 and Mile Marker 3 AHP, all mariners should contact the lead tug, PACIFIC DRAGON on VHF-FM CH 67 for passing arrangements. Mariners are urged to use extreme caution. For further information, contact Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River at 504-365-2230.      

CANCEL AT TIME //022100Z SEP 17//

 

 

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MSTC Jesse Kavanaugh

Waterways Management Division

USCG Sector New Orleans

200 Hendee Street

New Orleans, LA 70114

Phone: (504) 365-2283

Fax: (504) 365-2287