TD2026-3.1, R.S. Kerr Pool 15, Sailing Instructions

SAILING INSTRUCTIONS: R.S. KERR POOL No. 15 NM 346.4 to 348.9

R.S. Kerr Pool No. 15 has shoaling encroaching between NM 346.4 to 347.9 on the left descending channel and between NM 348.1 to 348.8 on the right descending channel. This area has significant shoaling buildup between NM 348.4 to 348.7 restricting width to half channel. Mariners are advised that until further notice, all vessels should exercise caution when transiting these areas and follow the sailing instructions below:

• NM 346.4 to NM 347.9 - Favor the green buoys
• NM 348.1 to NM 348.8 - Run the red buoys

See attachments for further details of the shoaling encroaching on both sides of the channel throughout this area. Waterway users are asked to check with Lock No. 15 for the latest information. Questions or request for additional information concerning this notice should be directed to Mr. Roberts Steiner, Navigation Operations Manager: 918-607-0952 or Mr. Prag Mahajan, Navigation Field Engineer: 212-365-8116.

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Parkey, Bobby J,

Deputy Chief, Operations Division