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Mar
Attached is the revised High Water Restrictions from NOBRA.
RevisionVessels anchoring in NOBRA’s AOR with a draft of 35’ or greater (changed from 30’) shall maintain a pilot on board while at anchor to insure the safety of the vessel.
To Whom It May Concern:
Due to the river reaching sixteen (16) feet at the Carrollton Gage, the following restrictions will be implemented at 1200 today, February 27, 2019.
- Mile 233.0 AHP to Mile 90.5 AHP, south bound vessels will be daylight only;
- Mile 170.0 AHP to Mile 232.2 AHP, all vessels will be daylight only; and
- Vessels anchoring in NOBRA’s area of responsibility with a draft of 35 feet or greater shall maintain a pilot on board while at anchor to insure safety of the vessel.
These emergency procedures shall remain in effect until the Baton Rouge Gage has a reading of40 ft. and falling in combination with the Carrollton Gage reading 16 ft. and falling.