LNM08R-DDBB32
Received 23 Sept 2026, 00:00 UTC
Warning text
Positions open on the mapNEW ORLEANS TO BATON ROUGE - LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
General / MSIB
The U.S. Coast Guard COTP Lower Mississippi River has issued a low water Safety Advisory between approximate Miles 869.0 and 303.0. The USACE maintained depths and widths, may not be attainable on all buoy lines. It is recommended that mariners monitor all gauge readings for safe navigation. The U.S. Coast Guard COTP Lower Mississippi River, with the concurrence of the Lower Mississippi River Committee, recommends the following limits for tows: Southbound tows between Miles 869.0 and 585.0 Drafts no greater than 11.6 feet. Barges to be configured no more than 7 wide. Southbound tows between Miles 585.0 and 303.0 Drafts no greater than 12.6 feet. Barges to be configured no more than 7 wide. Northbound tows between Miles 869.0 and 303.0 Drafts no greater than 10.6 feet. Barges to be configured no more than 6 wide total, and loaded barges no more than 4 wide. Barges to be configured no more than 7 long. Barges currently in the system with drafts greater than the advised depths should be placed as near to the center of the tow as possible. Mariners are requested to contact U.S. Coast Guard Western Rivers Command Center via VHF-FM Channel 16 or at (866) 777-2784, to report areas of shoaling, hazardous conditions or missing aids to navigation.
Position 36-20.10N 089-32.98W
USCG Heartland (MRS) District Local Notice to Mariners 45/2026