The attached MSIB details restrictions for towing and deep draft vessels operating on the LMR from MM 170 to MM 237 AHP.
Deep Draft Requirements are:
Ocean Going Vessel requirements, Baton Rouge Harbor (MM 225-234):
A. Ocean going vessels must use tug escorts with adequate horsepower alongside while transiting above the 1-10 Bridge to the dock, as well as departing the dock and transiting downbound past the 1-10 Bridge.B. Only one ocean going vessel at a time will be allowed to be underway between the 1-10 Bridge and the US-190 Bridge.C. Ocean going vessels shall not anchor in the upper half mile of the Baton Rouge General Anchorage. The Pilot must notify VTS if it is necessary to anchor any vessel in the remainder of the anchorage.D. Ocean going vessels must contact VTS Baton Rouge Watch on VHF FM Ch. 12 with ETA to Richard Powell Range light (MM 218.4) and check in again at MM 219.E. Ocean going vessels departing this area must contact VTS prior to getting underway. Dangerous Eddies: 81-Mile Point. Bringier Point. & Plaquemine Point: 1. Vessels are prohibited from holding up within ¾ of a mile of 81 Mile Point on the LDB.2. All tows should stay 300-400 feet off the left descending bank within ½ mile of 81-mile point (MM 178-179) to avoid dangerous eddies.3. Mariners are advised to proceed with caution in the vicinity of Bringier Point (MM 172-173) and Plaquemine Point (MM 206-208) where dangerous eddies have been previously reported.4. Although the above locations have had eddies specifically reported, mariners are advised to be continuously on the lookout for irregular currents which may pose a threat to navigation throughout the LMR.
The full MSIB is below and attached.
Sincerely,
“Capt Ron”
Ronald W. Branch, CAPT. USCG (Ret.)
President
Louisiana Maritime Association (LAMA)
Ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org
