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News | Navigation Problems Report | Archive 2002 | West of Harvey Locks

 
Mile Board

34.5 WHL

Chart Number

11367

New Problem

Drydock extends into waterway, obstructing passing vessel traffic.

Recommendation

Awaiting response.

Status

August 28, 2001, reported to USCG, 8th District, and MSU Houma. Issue resolved.

CLOSED

 
Mile Board

61.5 WHL

Chart Number

none

New Problem

Blinding Lights reported on private residence dock North Bank.

Status

As of 1/18/01 PENDING MSO.

CLOSED

 
Mile Board

86 WHL

Chart Number

none

New Problem

Small tank battery makes it hard to see Bayou Chene Intersection while Eastbound.

Status

MSO meeting week of 6/18/01 to discuss.

CLOSED

 
Mile Board

285.5 WHL

Chart Number

11331

Problem

Light on east side of building shines very brightly toward the east. Very bad situation for westbound tows.

Status

10/95 - Reported to U.S.C.G.

10/97 - Problem still exists.

Action Plan

Coast Guard night patrol could not identify any problem in June 2000. CG personnel to ride GICA member towboat. MSO Morgan City.

CLOSED

 
Mile Board

286 WHL

Chart Number

none

New Problem

Lights out on north fenderworks of West Port Arthur Bridge.

Status

Reported to U.S.C.G. 8/31/01. Awaiting response.

CLOSED

 
Mile Board

319 WHL

Chart Number

11331

New Problem

Bright lights on north bank near High Island Bridge.

Status

Reported to USCG 8/30/01. Awaiting response.

CLOSED

 
Mile Board

343 WHL

Chart Number

11326

New Problem

Blinding fishing lights reported at Sievers Cut.

Status

As of 1/18/01 PENDING MSO.

CLOSED

 
Mile Board

428 WHL

Chart Number

11322

New Problem

Blinding fishing lights reported at Live Oak.

Status

As of 1/18/01 PENDING MSO.

CLOSED

 
Mile Board

435 WHL North bank

Chart Number

11319

Problem

The dock next to microwave tower facility has an extremely bright light used for night fishing.

Status

As of 1/18/01 PENDING MSO Galveston.

Action Plan

MSO Galveston has an ongoing project to systematically tape and show owners how their lights hinder navigation. GICA members need to report blinding lights!

CLOSED

 
Mile Board

436 WHL

Chart Number

11319

Problem

Heliport, crewboat dock, and warehouse all have bright lights.

Status

As of 1/18/01 PENDING MSO Galveston.

Action Plan

MSO Galveston has an ongoing project to systematically tape and show owners how their lights hinder navigation. GICA members need to report blinding lights!

CLOSED

 

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