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Sector Upper Mississippi River

SAFETY/ILLINOIS RIVER/ATON/SEC UMR BNM 0144-26

Published on: 17 July 2026 | 6:35 pm

A. THE FOLLOWING ZONES ARE IN HIGH WATER WATCH PHASE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WESTERN RIVERS WAP ANNEX:
1. ILR: Zone 4 Beardstown (MM 80.3 - 101.9 ILR)
2. ILR: Zone 5 Havana (MM 102 - 128.9 ILR)
B. TOWBOAT OPERATORS SHOULD USE CAUTION, MINIMIZE WAKE WHERE POSSIBLE, AND BE EXPERIENCED IN HIGH WATER OPERATIONS. MARINERS SHOULD REMAIN VIGILANT TO AN INCREASE IN DEBRIS IN THE WATER AND MANEUVER APPROPRIATELY. BE AWARE THAT A BUILDUP OF DEBRIS IN FLEETING AREAS MAY HAVE OCCURRED AND TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO PREVENT ANY BREAKAWAYS FROM OCCURRING. USE CAUTION IN ALL PASSING AND MEETING SITUATIONS AND BE MINDFUL OF ALL CHARTED BRIDGE NAVIGATIONAL CLEARANCES. BUOYS MAY HAVE BEEN DRAGGED OFF STATION SO REMAIN CAUTIOUS WHILE TRANSITING.


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CANCELLATION/SEC UMR BNM 0137-26

Published on: 17 July 2026 | 6:35 pm

1. CANCEL SEC UMR BNM 0137-26 DTG 081352Z JUL 26

SAFETY/UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER/DREDGING/SEC UMR BNM 0143-26

Published on: 16 July 2026 | 6:50 pm

1. THERE WILL BE DREDGING OPERATIONS TAKING PLACE ON THE UPPER MISSSISSIPPI RIVER AT MM 424.3-424.4, MONDAY TO FRIDAY 0600-1830, UNTIL FURHTER NOTICE.
2. MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT THE M/V SCARLETT RIVER OR M/V PERSEVERE ON CHANNEL 88, THIRTY MINUTES PRIOR TO TRANSITING THE AREA.
3. MARINERS ARE URGED TO TRANSIT AT THEIR SLOWEST SAFE SPEED TO MINIMIZE WAKE AND PROCEED WITH CAUTION AFTER PASSING ARRANGEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE.


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SAFETY/UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER/DREDGING/SEC UMR BNM 0141-26

Published on: 16 July 2026 | 3:14 am

1. M/V DREDGE GOETZ WILL BE CONDUCTING 24-HOUR DREDGING OPERATIONS STARTING TODAY AT MM 731.0 ON THE UMR UNTIL CANCELED.
2. M/V DREDGE GOETZ WILL BE MONITORING CHANNELS 13,16, AND 82. MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO GIVE THE VESSEL 45 MINUTE NOTICE.
3. MARINERS ARE URGED TO TRANSIT AT THEIR SLOWEST SAFE SPEED TO MINIMIZE WAKE AND PROCEED WITH CAUTION.


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SAFETY/UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER/ATON/SEC UMR BNM 0140-26

Published on: 13 July 2026 | 9:41 pm

1. M/V DREDGE GOETZ WILL BE CONDUCTING 24-HOUR DREDGING OPERATIONS STARTING TODAY AT MM 731.0 ON THE UMR UNTIL CANCELED.
2. M/V DREDGE GOETZ WILL BE MONITORING CHANNELS 13,16, AND 82. MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO GIVE THE VESSEL 45 MINUTE NOTICE.
3. MARINERS ARE URGED TO TRANSIT AT THEIR SLOWEST SAFE SPEED TO MINIMIZE WAKE AND PROCEED WITH CAUTION.


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Sector Lower Mississippi River

SAFETY/LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER/ATON/SEC LMR BNM 0045-26

Published on: 13 July 2026 | 9:44 pm

1. MARINERS ARE ADVISED THAT M/V HOU. RIVERS WILL BE WORKING AT MM 857 LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER LDB 13JUL-13AUG
2. BEGINING 19JUL THROUGH 30JUL THE AREA WILL BE CLOSED TO SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC FOR TOWS OF 20 OR MORE BARGES
3. VESSELS TRANSITING THE AREA ARE REQUESTED TO CONTACT VESSEL HOU. RIVERS TO CHECK IN AT SOUTHBOUND AT MM 867
4. VESSEL HOU. RIVERS MAY BE CONTACTED FOR CHECK IN VIA MARINE VHF-FM CH-13, CH-16 and CH-72 OR VIA TELEPHONE AT 573-841-0984


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SAFETY/ARKANSAS RIVER/ATON/SEC LMR BNM 0044-26

Published on: 13 July 2026 | 3:07 pm

1. Mariners should expect to experience intermittent delays at Norrell Lock (No. 1) MM 10.3 ARK July 13, 2026 - July 17, 2026, between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The intermittent delays are required to facilitate work on the hydraulic system.
2. 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.


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SAFETY/OUACHITA RIVER/GENERAL/SEC LMR BNM 0043-26

Published on: 10 July 2026 | 9:28 am

1.The Coast Guard is establishing temporary special local regulation for Ouachita River MM 110-118 from 7 a.m. through 1 p.m. on July 11th, 2026. This is to ensure the safety of life and property during a permitted marine event.
2.No vessels may enter or remain within this area unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port Sector Lower Mississippi River. Vessels may contact Coast Guard Western Rivers Command Center on VHF-FM channel 16 for further information.
3.Cancel at TIME//111300 JUL 26//.


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SAFETY/LMR/ATON/SEC LMR BNM 0042-26

Published on: 9 July 2026 | 6:22 pm

1. MARINERS BE ADVISED OF MISSING BUOYS BETWEEN ARK MM 110-117. EXERCISE CAUTION DURING TRANSIT.
2. REPORT FURTHER DISCREPANCIES TO THE U.S. COAST GUARD VIA TELEPHONE AT 866-360-3386.


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CANCELLATION/SEC LMR BNM 0040-26

Published on: 5 July 2026 | 5:39 pm

1. CANCEL SEC LMR BNM 0040-26 DTG 191905Z JUN 26