Navigation Notices: Lower Mississippi River

There has been a report that the vessel ID Pioneer has lost engines just above Sunshine Bridge at MM 168 AHP. Currently he is in the process of dropping his anchor and waiting for tug support. All vessels planning on transiting this area are advised to exercise caution and contact N38 on VHF Ch 67,…

The Captain of the Port Houma is issuing a safety alert advising all mariners of maintenance work taking place on the BNSF Railway Company Vertical Lift Span Bridge across the Atchafalaya River at Port Allen Route Mile 01 in Morgan City, Louisiana. Repair activities are schedule for January 15 to February 6, 2024. The Railway…

READ THIS LINE FIRST! The below table provides updated information to the referenced MSIB or other operation impacting navigation. This outlook is the LATEST and MOST ACCURATE Information. Latest updates are in red text.   Subscribe to the VTS LMR 5-day outlook email here: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/subscriber/new Subscribers should enter their preferred email, then ensure “VTS LMR” is selected under…

Notice Number: 205662-1/MVN 23-152 / MVN 24-02 Date: 01/08/2024 13:00 thru 01/11/2024 23:00 Reference Navigation Bulletin No. 23-152, dated 28 December 2023, stating that commencing on or about 2 January 2024 and continuing through approximately 6 January 2024, a U.S. Government Contractor will be placing subaqueous stone along the Right Descending Bank (RDB) of the…

Notice Number: 205682/MVN 23-111 / MVN 24-01 Date: 09/01/2023 05:00 thru 02/01/2024 05:45 Reference Navigation Bulletin No. 23-111, dated 28 August 2023, stating that the U.S. Government Contract Cutterhead Dredge ALASKA will be working in Southwest Pass from Head of Passes (mile 0) to approximately mile 19.5 Below Head of Passes (BHP), and in the…

Due to low river levels and the prevailing winds, Ships in Multiple Anchorages from Baton Rouge to below New Orleans might be tailing into the navigational channel creating one way traffic situations for ships and large tows. Mariners are urged to exercise caution when transiting in vicinity of authorized anchorages. For further information, contact VTS…

There has been a report of an off-station red Navigational Bouy stuck midstream almost center of the channel at Upper12 Mile Point MM 109 AHP. All vessels are advised to exercise extreme caution while transiting this area. For further information, contact VTS LMR at 504-365-2514. //signed// Fred Siddall Watch Supervisor VTS Lower Mississippi River (more…)

Notice Number: 205663/MVN 23-153 Date: 01/03/2024 13:00 thru 01/17/2024 23:00 Commencing on or about 3 January 2024 and continuing through approximately 17 January 2024, a U.S. Government Contractor will be placing subaqueous stone along the Left Descending Bank (LDB) of the Mississippi River at approximate mile 23.5 Above Head of Passes (AHP). The Contractor will…

The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Captain of the Port New Orleans will enforce the below safety zone within the Captain of the Port New Orleans area of responsibility. This safety zone is needed to protect persons and vessels from the potential safety hazards associated with a fireworks display. Louisiana Governor’s Inauguration Ceremony Fireworks Display Date…