Coast Guard Proposes New Anchorage Areas on Lower Mississippi River

Summary

The U.S. Coast Guard is proposing to create two new anchorage areas on the Lower Mississippi River, above the Head of Passes, to increase vessel capacity and enhance navigational safety. The proposed anchorages would be located near the Belmont Light and Bayou Goula, extending from Mile Markers 152.9 to 154 and 197.7 to 198.7, respectively, on the Left and Right Descending Banks of the river.