SAFETY / OHIO RIVER / HAZARD / SEC OV BNM 0077-25 /
THE U.S. COAST GUARD CAPTAIN OF THE PORT HAS ISSUED THIS SAFETY ADVISORY DUE TO HIGH WATER THAT EXISTS IN THE VICINITY OF MELDAHL LOCK AND DAM, MILE MARKER 436.2, OHIO RIVER. MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO EXERCISE CAUTION DUE TO THE HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS ASSOCIATED WITH STRONG CURRENTS, INCREASED DRIFT, AND SEVERE OUTDRAFTS. WHEN NAVIGATING LOCK CHAMBERS, MARINERS ARE ADVISED TO CONSIDER HORSEPOWER CAPABILITY AND TOW SIZE. FLEET OPERATORS SHOULD REGULARLY CHECK THEIR FLEETS AND IMMEDIATELY REPORT BARGE BREAK-AWAYS TO THE U.S. COAST GUARD.
