To:     ALL MARINERS
From:   Coast Guard Upper Miss
Date: 11/14/09
Subject: SHOALING AT MM 413.5 UMR
NAVNOTICE # 1968

SUBJ: WESTERN RIVERS BNM NR 0467-09 UM
SAFETY AND SCHED BCSTS UNTIL CANCELLED
USCG NOTICE TO MARINERS NR 0467-09 UM
UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER
THE COAST GUARD HAS RECEIVED A REPORT OF SHOALING IVO MM 413.5 UMR,
EXTENDING FROM MID CHNL TO THE RDB. TWO M/V'S RAN AGROUND AT THIS
LOCATION, ONE WITH A NINE FOOT DRAFT AND THE OTHER VSL HAVING AN
EIGHT FOOT DRAFT WITH THE LOCK AND DAM 18 UPPER POOL GAUGE READING
9.47 FEET ON 14 NOV 09. ALL MARINERS ARE REQUESTED TO KEEP A SHARP
LOOKOUT AND TO USE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN TRANSITING THIS AREA.

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