Overview
DARROW FLEETING & SWITCHING INC. is a harbour facility located at River Mile 175 M.A.H.P. in Darrow, Louisiana, United States. It operates as a fleeting and switching service for marine vessels on the Mississippi River.
DARROW FLEETING & SWITCHING INC. is a harbour facility situated at River Mile 175 M.A.H.P. on the Mississippi River in Darrow, Louisiana, United States. The facility provides fleeting and switching services for barges and other vessels, supporting the region's extensive inland waterway transportation network. Located in Ascension Parish, the facility is part of the industrial corridor along the Mississippi River, which is a critical artery for bulk commodity transport. As a harbour facility, DARROW FLEETING & SWITCHING INC. operates under the regulatory framework of the United States, including the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) and NPDES permits for stormwater management. The facility handles fleeting operations, which involve the temporary mooring and assembly of barges for towing. Typical operations include managing oil-water separation and spill prevention measures to comply with environmental regulations. The facility's scale is consistent with small to medium fleeting operations common on the lower Mississippi River. The facility plays a key role in the logistics chain for bulk commodities such as grain, coal, and petroleum products that are transported via the Mississippi River. Its location near Baton Rouge and New Orleans connects it to major export terminals and refineries. Environmental management focuses on preventing discharges into the river and managing stormwater runoff, in line with Clean Water Act requirements.
Environmental context
The facility operates on the Mississippi River, a major waterway that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and provides drinking water for millions. The surrounding area includes industrial facilities and agricultural lands, which contribute to non-point source pollution. The facility's fleeting operations require careful management of oil and grease from vessel maintenance, as well as stormwater runoff from the yard. Compliance with US EPA VGP and NPDES permits is essential to minimize impacts on water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
DARROW FLEETING & SWITCHING INC. is located at River Mile 175 M.A.H.P. on the Mississippi River in Darrow, Louisiana, United States.
The facility provides fleeting and switching services for barges and vessels, including temporary mooring and assembly of barges for towing operations.
The facility operates under the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for vessel discharges and NPDES permits for stormwater management, as required by the Clean Water Act.
Key environmental considerations include oil-water separation, spill prevention, and stormwater runoff management to protect water quality in the Mississippi River.
The facility supports the transport of bulk commodities such as grain, coal, and petroleum products via the Mississippi River, connecting to major export terminals and refineries in the Gulf Coast region.
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