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On January 1, 2020, the bulk carrier 'SBI Hercules' experienced a distressing grounding situation in the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River. At the time of the incident, the vessel was anchored precariously at the edge of the channel while receiving assistance from two tugboats. In response to the situation, the Coast Guard promptly imposed one-way traffic regulations at river mile 15, situated below the Head of Passes. A Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) measure was enacted, which limited the draft of incoming and outgoing deep draft vessels to a maximum of 47 feet. Additional protocols required vessels to operate at the slowest safe speed while navigating between mile markers 14 and 16 BHP. As of January 8, the 'SBI Hercules' continued to be docked at the Southwest Pass, anchored near the channel's edge, with ongoing aid from the tug 'Miriam W. Cooper' (MMSI: 366921080) and the pilot boat 'William Johnso' (MMSI: 366957490).