MSIB XXII-046

1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 16 feet and below, the COTP New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory from Mile Marker (MM) 225 to MM 228.3, Lower Mississippi River (LMR). This safety advisory is effective immediately with the following provisions:

A. All towing vessels in the vicinity of College Town Light (MM 225 to MM 228.3) are advised                       to keep flat on the bank and provide a wide berth to deep-draft vessel traffic.

2. This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XXII, Issue 045, Low Water Safety Advisory: MM 167 to MM 303 AHP LMR (12’ and below).

For further information, contact the following:
Coast Guard Sector New Orleans Command Center:  (504) 365-2200
Coast Guard Sector New Orleans Waterways Management: (504) 365-2280
Coast Guard MSU Baton Rouge Waterways Management: (225) 298-5400 x226
Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River: (504) 365-2230, VHF FM Ch. 05A, 12, 67