Port Alert

New Orleans / Mississippi River

July 28, 2025

Notices

Attached is MSIB 45-25 - Draft Restriction - Theodore Ship Channel.

Information for the Marine Industry: The Harbor Master of the Port of Mobile has issued a draft restriction of 37 feet in the Theodore Ship Channel. If your vessel exceeds the stated draft and you intend to transit this area, please contact Terry Gilbreath at (251) 441-7074. Additionally, coordinate with the bar pilots for any further restrictions prior to departure. For further information, contact U.S. Coast Guard Sector Mobile Waterways Management Division at (251) 382-8653.

*** Due to the recent decommissioning of Homeport, MSIBs from USCG Sector Mobile will continue to be distributed via email. To be added to the MSIB email distribution list, email: SectorMobileWaterways@uscg.mil

If you have any questions please let me know or contact the Sector Mobile Command Center at (833) 662-8724 or the Waterways Management Duty Officer at (251) 382-8653.

Attachments

MSIB 45-25 - Draft Restriction - Theodore Ship Channel 1.pdf(543 KB )

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