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made waterway, linking the Port of

New Orleans' inner harbor - and its leading cargo-container termi- nal - to the Gulf of Mexico.

The hurricane had reduced the depth to 25 ft., although a depth of 33 ft. was planned for January 3, 1999, and a depth of 36 ft. is planned for February 3, 1999. The estimated cost of the emergency dredging is $37.5 million.

Additionally, enforcement of safety zones in the turbulent out- flow channels of the Old River con- trol structures began December 7, said the USACE. The structures are 80 miles northwest of Baton

Rouge.

No vessels or watercraft - com- mercial or recreational - will be permitted within 300 ft. of the

Auxiliary Structure and 175 ft. of the Low Sill Structure. Warning signs clearly mark the safety zones.

The two structures regulate the diversion of water from the

Mississippi River into the outflow channels, and then, into the

Atchafalaya River. This regulation prevents the Mississippi from making a catastrophic change of course into the Atchafalaya.

Violators will be issued a warn- ing for a first-time offense during a two-month grace period.

All multiple offenders, and all offenders after the Feb. 1 grace period ends, will be issued cita- tions. Federal law provides maxi- mum penalty of $5,000 fine and six months in jail. Multiple offenses will result in appearance before a

U.S. magistrate, who can require the imprisonment and/or band a violator from federal lands and waters.

Gulf Coast Dockside Adds

Barge-Mounted Crane

Gulf Coast Dockside, Inc., recently expanded its bulk cargo stevedoring capabilities within the

Port of New Orleans with the addi- tion of a second barge-mounted crane, Docksider Too. Gulf Coast

Dockside's first barge-mounted crane, Docksider, began operations in 1997.

The two high-speed clamshell cranes, with 120 ft. boom, are mounted on a pedestal base 40 ft. above the water line. The operator cabs are raised another 17 ft. to provide enhanced visibility of the ship's holds.

In addition, maritime executive

William T. Bergeron announced the recent acquisition of

MariTrend, Inc., a general steve- doring company from the Vectura

Group, Inc., for an undisclosed amount. MariTrend leases the

Alabo Street Wharf, a two-berth terminal on the Mississippi River at the Port of New Orleans.

Included in the purchase is

Gregory L, a barge-mounted crane with high-speed bulk and general cargo production capabilities.

MariTrend joins other compa- nies managed by The Bergeron

Group, Inc., including Bergeron

Marine Service, Inc., Greenville

Shipbuilding Corp. and Gulf Coast

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