MSIB XX-077 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 30′ and predicted to fall, the Captain of the Port of New Orleans has issued a safety advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile…
Read MoreMSIB XX-073 High Water Safety Advisory – MM 221 to MM 240 AHP LMR As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 35′ and predicted to fall, the Captain of the Port of New Orleans has issued a safety…
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When the Baton Rouge gauge reads 37’ and falling, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, for Wilkinson Point, Lower Mississippi River…
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MSIB XX-071 Updated VTS Measure at Wilkinson Point (Above 37’) When the Baton Rouge gauge reads above 37’, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations…
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When the Baton Rouge gauge reads 37′ and falling, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, for Wilkinson Point, Lower Mississippi…
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MSIB XX-051 When the Carrollton Gauge indicates a Mississippi River Stage of 15 feet on the fall, the following requirements will no longer be in effect: 33 CFR 165.810 (d)(2) prohibits vessels from entering South Pass from the Gulf of…
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MSIB XX-049 VTS Measure at Wilkinson Point (40′ and Falling) When the Baton Rouge gauge reads 40′ and falling, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations…
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MSIB XX-048 When the Baton Rouge gauge reads 40 feet and falling, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, for all…
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) continues working to restore the deficient reaches of the Mississippi River Ship Channel with two industry hopper dredges, a government hopper dredge and one industry cutterhead dredge. The industry hopper dredges GLENN EDWARDS…
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The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continued closing operations and closed an additional 10 bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway today. The MVN expects to slowly close the structure until all bays are closed. The bays are operated to…
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The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continued closing operations and closed an additional 10 bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway. The MVN expects to slowly close the structure until all bays are closed. The bays are operated to manage…
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Members, The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) resumed closing operations today and closed an additional 10 bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway. The MVN expects to slowly close the structure until all bays are closed. The bays are…
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MSIB XX-047 When the Baton Rouge gauge reads above 40′, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, for Wilkinson Point, Lower Mississippi River…
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The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) closed 10 bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway on April 13, 2020 but has not closed any additional bays since. The MVN expects to slowly close the structure until all bays are closed,…
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The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) closed 10 bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway on April 13, 2020 but has not closed any additional bays since. The MVN expects to slowly close the structure until all bays are closed,…
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“To our Mississippi River Flood Fight Partners and Stakeholders, I wanted to take this opportunity to provide you with a brief update on the current Mississippi River high water event and our corresponding flood fight efforts. Despite the impacts…
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The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) began closing bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway on April 13, 2020 but has not closed any additional bays since. The MVN expects to slowly close the structure until all bays are closed,…
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The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) began closing bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway on April 13, 2020 but has not closed any additional bays since. The MVN expects to slowly close the structure until all bays are closed,…
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The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) began closing bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway on April 13, 2020 but has not closed any additional bays since. The MVN expects to slowly close the structure until all bays are closed,…
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The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) began closing bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway on April 13, 2020 but has not closed any additional bays since. The MVN expects to slowly close the structure until all bays are closed,…
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