NEW ORLEANS HARBOR - NEW ORLEANS TO BATON ROUGE
General / Hazards To Navigation / Shoaling Reported
Mississippi River - Shoaling --- Reported: 2026-08-17 --- Shoaling due to low water has been reported along the LDB just below College Point, Mile 156.0, AHOP. The virtual aid to navigation, College Point Shoal (MMSI: 993682269), has been established to mark the shoaled area in approximate position 29-59.00N 090-48.90W. Mariners are urged to avoid the area and transit Mile 156.0 with caution.
USCG Heartland (Gulf) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026