NOBRA has implemented the following restriction: Vessels anchoring in NOBRA’s area of responsibility with a draft of 35 ft. or greater shall maintain a pilot on board while at anchor to insure the the vessel.

This emergency procedure shall remain in effect until the Baton Rouge gauge has a reading of 40 ft. and falling in combination with the Carrollton gauge reading 16 ft. and falling.

The official notice is available at the link on the top line of this post.