Good Evening,
Commencing on April 25, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Algiers Canal will be closed to all marine vessel traffic between MM 2.3 and MM 3.0 to allow Entergy to reconstitute a new transmission line at MM 2.7. Vessels intending to transit through the Algiers Lock shall check in with the Lock Master at 504-354-1861 for lock assignment and staging prior to closure times. During the closure, Algiers Lock will remain in operation to clear the queue staged between MM 2.3 and the lock.
Vessels are reminded Harvey Lock remains is in operation and can be used pending tow size limitations. The list of restrictions can be found on the New Orleans District US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) website at https://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/LockStatus/
Updates and/or changes to the published schedule will be broadcast via Broadcast Notice to Mariners and/or industry wide email.
For further information, contact the following:
Entergy Lead Project Manager: Joe Howe (225) 603-7308
GICA: Paul Dittman (985) 302-6666
USACE: Vic Landry (504) 256-3018
Sector New Orleans Command Center (24 hours): (504) 365-2545
Sector New Orleans Waterways Management: (504) 365-2280 or Secnola-wpm@uscg.mil
See the attached MSIB for more information and official documentation.
Regards,
Christine A. Titus
Port Operations
Louisiana Maritime Association
3939 N. Causeway Blvd. Suite 102
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 833-4190 Office
(479) 880-7615 Cell
christine.titus@louisianamaritime.org
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From: U.S. Coast Guard <uscoastguard@service.govdelivery.com>
Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at 4:20 PM
To: Christine Titus <christine.titus@louisianamaritime.org>
Subject: MSIB Vol XXIV Issue 030 Algiers Canal Closure – GIWW MM 2.7 Power Transmission Line Reconstitution
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UNITED STATES COAST GUARD SECTOR NEW ORLEANS MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN Volume XXIV Issue: 030 Time: 1545 Date: April 24, 2024 Algiers Canal Closure – GIWW MM 2.7 Power Transmission Line Reconstitution Commencing on April 25, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Algiers Canal will be closed to all marine vessel traffic between MM 2.3 and MM 3.0 to allow Entergy to reconstitute a new transmission line at MM 2.7. Vessels intending to transit through the Algiers Lock shall check in with the Lock Master at 504-354-1861 for lock assignment and staging prior to closure times. During the closure, Algiers Lock will remain in operation to clear the queue staged between MM 2.3 and the lock.
Vessels are reminded Harvey Lock remains is in operation and can be used pending tow size limitations. The list of restrictions can be found on the New Orleans District US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) website at https://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/LockStatus/
Updates and/or changes to the published schedule will be broadcast via Broadcast Notice to Mariners and/or industry wide email.
For further information, contact the following: Entergy Lead Project Manager: Joe Howe (225) 603-7308 GICA: Paul Dittman (985) 302-6666 USACE: Vic Landry (504) 256-3018 Sector New Orleans Command Center (24 hours): (504) 365-2545 Sector New Orleans Waterways Management: (504) 365-2280 or Secnola-wpm@uscg.mil
CAPTAIN K. K. DENNING Captain of the Port New Orleans
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