SECTOR HOUSTON-GALVESTON, SUBMERGED LAND ACT (SLA) - CALCASIEU CHANNEL
General / Marine Construction (Excluding Bridges) / Dredging
Calcasieu Channel – Calcasieu Loop – Dredge Operation --- --- The Dredge GENERAL ARNOLD will be conducting dredging along the Calcasieu Channel in the southern end of the Calcasieu Loop. The dredge will set up along the green side of the channel, swinging across the channel on anchors that will be set outside of the channel on either side. The Booster Barge CAL 2109 will be connected to the dredge operation via pipeline and will be located in the northeast portion of the Calcasieu Loop in approximate position 29-47.81N 093-19.72W. A combination of submerged steel pipeline and floating rubber hose will connect the dredge to the shore pipe. Submerged steel subline will be placed behind the dredge along the channel toe to extend the dredge’s reach. Additional on-scene vessels will include the T/Vs CHARLES J. CENAC, GYSGT BASILONE, Anchor Barge CALLEN 2104, Booster Barge 2109, and the Crew Boat LOWYN MARIE. Vessels are requested to avoid fishing or trawling within the area of the dredge pipeline, to avoid damage to nets, vessels, and project equipment. Mariners are urged to transit the area at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake and proceed with caution. VHF-FM Channel: 13, 16 and 82, POC: (630) 207-5196
Valid 2026-11-06 to 2026-11-26.
USCG Heartland (Gulf) District Local Notice to Mariners 44/2026