As a reminder, the Crescent Pilots will implement additional high-water restrictions if/when the Carrolton Gauge reaches 12 feet.

SAFE NAVIGATION COMMITTEE

HIGH RIVER ADVISORIES TO RIVER PILOTS

8 ft River Carrolton Gauge

  • Below 8 feet Maximum length for General Anchorage    500 ft
  • 8ft and above Maximum length for General Anchorage  600 ft
  • Head downs (daylight only)
  • Stern first Chalmette Slip (daylight only)

12 ft River Carrolton Gage

  • Buoys Systems and midstream (MUTT) (daylight only)
  • Chalmette Slip (daylight only) two tractor tugs; No stern First
  • No head downs

16 ft River Carrolton Gauge

• Vessel draft in excess of 30 ft or greater and pilot ordered after 1600 hrs and fog predicted: Minimum one assist tug required