Message Originator: Lower Mississippi
UPDATE / LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER / GENERAL / SEC LMR BNM 0071-25 UPDATE-2 /
MM 303-869
Mariners be advised that MSIB 25-14 has initiated low-water restrictions starting on September 15th, 2025, for MM 303-869 on the LMR. The restrictions are as follows:
Southbound tows between MM 869 to MM 483 shall have:
Barge drafts no greater than 10' 6".
Barges configured no more than 6 wide.
Southbound tows between MM 483 to MM 303 shall have:
Barge drafts no greater than 11'.
Barges configured no more than 6 wide.
Northbound tows between MM 303 to MM 869 shall have:
Barge drafts no greater than 10'.
Barges configured no more than 4 wide for max on loads, 6 wide overall.
Barges configured no more than 7 long.
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