Waterway Status – Temporary Closure MM 108 – 111, AHP LMR -- Update 1

Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Lower Mississippi River, in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, has established a VTS measure for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker (MM) 108 to MM 111, Above Head of Passes (AHP). These measures are needed to protect persons and vessels from the potential safety hazards associated with a barge breakaway and a sunken barge located at approximately MM 110.

·         River Remains Closed Until Further Notice: All vessels are prohibited from transiting between MM 108 to MM 111, AHP.

The Coast Guard will continue to monitor the situation and will provide updates when available. Updates and/or changes to the waterway status will be broadcast via Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB), Broadcast Notice to Mariners (BNM), and/or industry-wide email.

For further information, contact the following:

Vessel Traffic Service (24 hours): (504) 365-2514, VHF-FM Ch. 1005 (05A), 12, or 67

Sector New Orleans Command Center (24 hours): (504) 365-2545

Sector New Orleans Waterways Management: (504) 365-2280 or WWMNOLA@uscg.mil 

CAPTAIN G. A. CALLAGHAN

Captain of the Port New Orleans