NAV NOTICE SWL 13-31 MKARNS - SAILING INSTRUCTIONS UPDATE

Published July 12, 2013

Mariners are advised that both upbound and downbound tows should use caution at the following locations until further notice:

NM 155 - Stay to the red line downstream of Toad Suck Ferry L&D (No. 8)

NM 178.4 to NM 179.4 - Run the green line

NM 224.7 to 225.5 - Run 50 feet off the red line

NM 249.0 to 250.0 - Run red line

Based on latest available survey data, depths at all cited locations are adequate, but marginal as long as the special instructions are adhered to.

Mariners should still use caution at the downstream approach to Col. Charles D. Maynard L&D (No. 5) NM 86.3.  Upbound and downbound tows should transit along the right descending riverwall.

Questions or requests for additional information concerning this notice should be directed to James McKinnie in the Little Rock District Office, at (501) 324-5739 or (501) 324-5096, or you may email CESWL-OP-OM@usace.army.mil.

  //signed//

John A. Balgavy, P.E.                        

Chief, Operations Division

 

 


Contact
Little Rock District Operations Technical Support Branch
501-324-5739
ceswl-op-om@usace.army.mil
or
James McKinnie
501-324-5096

Release no. SWL 13-31