SAFETY/RED RIVER/HAZARD/SEC LMR BNM 0026-25

united states coast guard

1. THE COTP LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER IS ISSUING A SAFETY ADVISORY DUE TO THE EXPECTED RAPID INCREASE IN RIVER LEVELS ON THE RED RIVER OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO TRANSIT THE AREA WITH CAUTION DUE TO THE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH STRONG CURRENTS, SEVERE OUT DRAFTS, MISSING/OFF STATION ATON, AND DIVING BUOYS. FLEET OPERATORS SHOULD REGULARLY CHECK THEIR FLEETS AND IMMEDIATELY REPORT BARGE BREAKAWAYS TO THE USCG


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