The U.S. Coast Guard bulletin states that as the Carrollton gauge falls to 15 feet, certain South Pass speed restrictions no longer apply. A temporary VTS measure bans vessel-to-vessel cargo transfers on the Lower Mississippi from Southwest Pass to Mile 255 unless approved by the Captain of the Port, while stricter barge fleeting standards remain.
Restrictions on mid-stream barge-to-barge transfers add operational friction to Lower Mississippi grain loading, which can slow export throughput at Gulf terminals.
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