CBC 42

It has been reported that the vessel sustained a fracture below the waterline. Prior to the vessel's departure from Artco Fleet, located at Mile 116 on the Lower Mississippi River (LMR), approval must be obtained from all relevant Coast Guard units. Upon approval and with a temporary repair in place, the vessel will be authorized to transit solely to offload cargo at Cairo, IL (Mile 954 LMR), and thereafter proceed to its final destination at Louisville, KY, McBride’s Fleet, Mile 612 on the Ohio River (OHR) for further repairs. The vessel is prohibited from departing McBride’s Fleet without prior approval from the local Officer in Charge of Marine Inspection (OCMI).

Provide satisfactory documentation to [name withheld]/Galveston that this vessel has operated in fresh water service at least 6 of the last 12 months. If the vessel has not been operated in fresh water service at least 6 of the last 12 months or satisfactory documentation cannot be provided, the vessel will be required to be inspected IAW the salt water intervals prescribed in 46 CFR 31.10-21(a)(1)