Overview
Turn Services LLC - Myrtle Grove Facility is an operational harbour in Harlem, Louisiana, United States. It serves as a marine terminal on the Mississippi River, handling cargo and vessel services.
Turn Services LLC - Myrtle Grove Facility is a harbour located in Harlem, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States. Situated on the east bank of the Mississippi River, this facility supports marine logistics and cargo handling operations in the Gulf Coast region. The facility operates under U.S. federal and state regulations, including the Clean Water Act and the Vessel General Permit (VGP) for discharges incidental to vessel operations. As a harbour, it manages stormwater runoff and potential oil-water separation to comply with environmental standards. The facility's scale is typical for a regional marine terminal in the Mississippi River corridor. This harbour plays a role in the regional supply chain, facilitating the movement of goods via barge and ship. Its location near the Gulf of Mexico makes it part of a network of marine utilities supporting energy, agriculture, and manufacturing sectors in Louisiana.
Environmental context
The facility is located along the Mississippi River, a major waterway that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems. Operations involve cargo handling and vessel traffic, which require careful stormwater management and spill prevention to protect water quality. The surrounding area includes coastal wetlands that provide habitat for fish and wildlife, making environmental compliance critical.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at RM 56 MAHP on the East Bank in Harlem, Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana, United States, along the Mississippi River.
It is a harbour facility that provides marine terminal services, including cargo handling and vessel support, for the maritime industry.
The facility operates under U.S. environmental regulations, including the Clean Water Act and the Vessel General Permit (VGP) for discharges from vessels and stormwater management.
Harbours in Louisiana are often located near sensitive coastal wetlands and the Mississippi River, requiring strict compliance with stormwater and spill prevention measures to protect aquatic ecosystems.
As a marine terminal, it supports regional trade and logistics, facilitating the transport of goods such as agricultural products, energy resources, and manufactured materials via the Mississippi River.
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