14
Dec
As a result of the Carrollton Gauge reaching 12 feet and expected to continue to rise, the Crescent Pilots high water operating restrictions are in effect. Please see the attached letter for a complete list of restrictions.
SAFE NAVIGATION COMMITTEE
HIGH RIVER ADVISORIES TO RIVER PILOTS
8 It 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
16ft 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
