Due to continued low-water conditions, the USACE will again construct a Saltwater Barrier at MM 63.7.
The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Safety Measures.
The following channel restrictions will be in effect beginning today, September 28 at 10:00 a.m.
1) All vessels are limited to one way traffic from MM 63.65 to 63.91 AHP confined to a channel 900’ wide.
– All vessels transiting this zone shall check-in with and take direction from the Contact Pilot onboard the J.S. CHATRY 30 minutes prior to arrival on Channel 67 & 72.
– All vessels shall transit at their slowest safe speed between MM 63.5 to 65 AHP.
– Alliance Anchorage is closed to all traffic.
– The Contact Pilot is the Coast Guard’s Designated Representative.
– These measures will remain in effect until rescinded/adjusted at a future date.
The full MSIB is below/attached.
Sincerely,
“Capt Ron”
Ronald W. Branch, CAPT. USCG (Ret.)
President
Louisiana Maritime Association (LAMA)
Ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org
