MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 21-55 Sailing Instruction Update Downstream of Lock 1

Little Rock District Operations Technical Services Branch
Published Dec. 7, 2021
Navigation Notice

Navigation Notice

The USACE vessel, M/V Shorty Baird is scheduled to begin clamming operations today at NM 9.3 and will be positioned on the left descending bank.  The dredge, M/V Cornhusker is currently down for repairs.  When repairs are complete, they will perform dredging at NM 9.4 and will be positioned on the right descending bank.  Mariners are advised to contact the work vessels prior to reaching this pool to coordinate safe transit through the area.

 

Tows should continue to run the charted green line when transiting through NM 9.9 to NM 10.1 as noted in Nav Notice SWL 21-53.

 

Questions or requests for additional information concerning this notice should be directed to the Little Rock District Office, at (501) 324-5096 or you may email CESWL-OP-OM@usace.army.mil.

 

//signed//

Christopher B. Roark

Chief, Operations Division


Contact
Little Rock District Operations Technical Services Branch
501-324-5739
CESWL-OP-OM@usace.army.mil

Release no. 21-131