THE U.S. COAST GUARD CAPTAIN OF THE PORT OHIO VALLEY HAS ISSUED THIS SAFETY ADVISORY DUE TO HIGH WATER THAT EXISTS IN THE VICINITY OF WILLOW ISLAND LOCKAND DAM, MILE MARKER 161.7, OHIO RIVER. MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION DUE TO THE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH STRONG CURRENTS, INCREASED DRIFT, AND SEVERE OUTDRAFTS. WHEN NAVIGATING LOCK CHAMBERS, MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO CONSIDER HORSEPOWER CAPABILITY AND TOW SIZE. FLEET OPERATORS SHOULD REGULARLY CHECK THEIR FLEETS AND IMMEDIATELY REPORT BARGE BREAK -AWAYS TO THE U.S. COAST GUARD AND DAM, MILE MARKER 161.7, OHIO RIVER. MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION DUE TO THE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH STRONGCURRENTS, INCREASED DRIFT, AND SEVERE OUTDRAFTS. WHEN NAVIGATING LOCK CHAMBERS, MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO CONSIDER HORSEPOWER CAPABILITY AND TOW SIZE. FLEET OPERATORS SHOULD REGULARLYCHECK THEIR FLEETS AND IMMEDIATELY REPORT BARGE BREAK -AWAYS TO THE U.S. COAST GUARD.
