Federal Pilots High Tide Restriction

Due to the presence of flocculation; effective immediately, The Federal Pilots of Louisiana recommend that any inbound vessels with a fresh water draft of 38′ or greater shall enter SWP 6 hours before high tide to 2 hours after high tide. The tanker Houston and the 750-class of ATB’s shall be exempt from this recommendation. This recommendation shall not apply to the transit of outbound vessels.

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12′ Carrollton Gauge – CRPPA Restrictions

The LMR is below 12 feet on the Carrollton Gauge.Per the attached CRPPA Letter of 2/22/19, the following CRPPA navigation provisions are currently in effect: ————————————————————————————————-  8 ft River Carrolton Gauge (Below 12’)   • Below 8 feet Maximum length for General Anchorage 500 ft    • 8ft and above Maximum length for General Anchorage 600 It    • Head downs (daylight only) …

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