NOTICE: Upcoming Bayou Lafourche Waterway Closures Between Havoline Canal & Flotation Canal

NOTICE: Upcoming Bayou Lafourche Waterway Closures Between Havoline Canal & Flotation Canal

Friday, October 29, 2021

9:00 a.m.

 

Port Fourchon Facilities/Managers:

 

The U.S. Coast Guard MSU Houma has advised mariners that a portion of Bayou Lafourche will be closed to all marine traffic to facilitate safe salvage operations in the area.

 

WHAT:  Bayou Lafourche waterway closed to all vessel traffic

 

WHERE:  From Havoline Canal to approximately 1,000 yards north of Flotation Canal in Port Fourchon

 

WHEN:   5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.  daily on Saturday, October 30, 2021 and Monday, November 1, 2021

 

CLICK HERE to view Marine Safety Information Bulletin MSIB 040-21 for closure location coordinates, communications information, and passing arrangements.

 

Vessels south of the noted location can still safely maneuver within port waterways and through the main channel in Belle Pass.

 

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time frame.