Celtic Marine Corporation
International Chartering and Marine Services
3888 S. Sherwood Forest Boulevard #1
Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70816
(225) 752-2490
Fax:(225) 752-2582
River Conditions
River Conditions are reported as we receive them*. Hit Reload or Refresh on you browser for the latest conditions.
* While we strive to ensure the accuracy of this information, at times the situation can be dynamic and changing quickly. Therefore, we recommend that you consult with the appropriate Celtic contact for critical shipments that may be affected by these notices before making decisions.
| River Name | First Mile | Last Mile | River Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOWER MISSISSIPPI | 0 | 979 | Bayou Sorrel Lock (Port Allen 36) will be closing during daylight hours for ongoing construction until March. Geological surveying will be conducted at Lower Miss 437.7 beginning on January 23rd and lasting until January 27th. The surveying will be taking place each day between 07:00 and 17:00. Mariners are urged to transit this area with extra caution. |
| MONONGAHELA RIVER | 9 | 127.4 | The Corps of Engineers has announced a repair project at Lock & Dam #4 (MM42) which is due to begin on July 15, 2012, and extend through August 4, 2012. The single chamber will be dewatered to renovate the downstream miter gate machinery and the middle wall filling valve. No traffic will be able to pass during this time. |
| OHIO RIVER | 0 | 981 | Markland Lock (Ohio River 531.5) main chamber continues to be out of commission due to repairs. Average delay today is approximately 10 hours. |
| UPPER MISSISSIPPI RIVER | 0 | 853 | The main chamber of Lock 27 (Upper Miss 185) will be closed from January 4th, 2012 until March 15th, 2012, this may cause significant delay. The current delay is 8 hours. The auxiliary chamber will be available for locking. Lock 25 (Upper Miss 241.4) is tentatively scheduled to be closed from February 15th until March 15th for repairs. |