CG reopens Miss. River

NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard has reopened the Lower Mississippi River from mile markers 161-to-163 near Donaldsonville, La., to vessel traffic May 11. CG Sector New Orleans received a report on the motor vessel Rio Tamara had broke free from its moorings. The vessel drifted across the river to the Welcome Fleet and caused 10 barges to break free. The river was closed to vessel traffic until assist tugs returned the barges to the fleet. The Rio Tamara was taken to Grandview Anchorage. (Source: Coast Guard 05/12/17)