Mississippi River Condition Update:
The controlling depth for deep draft vessels is currently 45 feet. 

Bar Pilots
Recommended loading draft  for Southwest Pass is 44 feet. 

Crescent Pilots:

Recommended loading draft for their area of the river is 46 feet.

NOBRA Pilots
Current recommended loading draft is as follows: 47 feet from New Orleans to Mile 180; 45 feet from Mile 180 to Mile 234.