MSIB_Vol_XXII_Issue_059_-_VTS_Safety_Measure_-_Saltwater_Barrier_Sill_MM63.8

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY
New Orleans District, Corps of Engineers
7400 Leake Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70118
CEMVN-ODT-C 6 October 2022
NAVIGATION BULLETIN NO. 22-125
MISSISSIPPI RIVER
MILE 63.5 TO MILE 65 AHP
SALTWATER BARRIER SILL
Commencing on or about 9 October 2022 and continuing until
further notice, the U.S. Government Contract Cutterhead Dredge
JS CHATRY will be working in the Mississippi River from
approximate mile 63.5 to mile 65 Above Head of Passes (AHP).
The Dredge will be located in a borrow area on the Right
Descending Bank (RDB) side of the channel. Dredged material will
be transported using floating and submerged pipelines and be
discharged from a barge to construct an underwater sill across
the width of the river at approximate mile 63.8 AHP.
The Dredge will work 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and can be
reached on VHF Marine Channels 67, 72, and 16. Any necessary
navigation restrictions will be issued by the U.S. Coast Guard.
Mariners are urged to transit at their slowest safe speed to
minimize wake and proceed with caution after passing arrangements
have been made.
The point of contact with the New Orleans District is Michelle
Kornick at (504) 862-1842 or Heather Jennings at (504) 862-1253.
//signed//
MICHELLE C. DAIGLE
Chief, Technical Support Branch
Operations Division