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Silt build up in Mississippi has lowered water for ships by two feet
HEAVY silt deposits in the Mississippi River Delta caused by high upstream river levels has reduced the maximum navigable draft for vessels using the main shipping channel - and the only one suitable for deep draft ships - the Southwest Pass, to 45 feet from 47 feet, according to Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS).
The guidance, issued by the Louisiana Maritime Association, is effective immediately. The draft restriction is likely to remain in place for several weeks, ahead of any potential dredging activity by US authorities and may be raised or lowered at any time as conditions warrant.
ISS and other agents are working with the BAR Pilots in respect of vessels already in transit and loaded above 45 feet, or currently loading to 47 feet. Agents are scheduling pilots for those vessels at a draft above 45 feet ensuring they sail as close to high tide as possible, and to avoid having the vessel going to anchorage, a company statement said.
The guidance, issued by the Louisiana Maritime Association, is effective immediately. The draft restriction is likely to remain in place for several weeks, ahead of any potential dredging activity by US authorities and may be raised or lowered at any time as conditions warrant.
ISS and other agents are working with the BAR Pilots in respect of vessels already in transit and loaded above 45 feet, or currently loading to 47 feet. Agents are scheduling pilots for those vessels at a draft above 45 feet ensuring they sail as close to high tide as possible, and to avoid having the vessel going to anchorage, a company statement said.
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