Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch Disturbance 55 is located over the eastern Caribbean along 67W. It is moving to the west at 25 mph. Thunderstorms have decreased with the disturbance. Environmental… Read More »
Due to improved visibility; Algiers Point is now open to all traffic. Time of Closure: 0500, local, today. Time of Reopening: 0908, local, today. Due to improved visibility in the vicinity of Algiers Point MM… Read More »
VTS LMR has established a VTS Measure on the LMR from MM 167 to MM 168, AHOP. The following provisions are in effect: Starting on October 21, 2018: All deep draft vessels, all line tows,… Read More »
Algiers Point is closed to navigation due to fog. Time of closure: 0500 local, 20 October 2018. The Coast Guard has determined that passage around Algiers Point is unsafe based upon the existing conditions. As… Read More »
NOBRA Pilot 4th QTR Pension Surcharge is 24.30 mills.
SUMMARY The U. S. Coast Guard will impose conditions of entry on vessels arriving from Iraq (with the exception of several exempted port facilities). Conditions of Entry (COE) are intended to protect the United States… Read More »
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to address the shoaling on the Crossings Above New Orleans. The MVN is working to restore full channel dimensions on the Crossings with the three… Read More »
From the USCG: The Sunshine Bridge alternate navigation span, MM-167.5 RDB, remains closed to all marine traffic due to structural damages. The main navigation channel span remains open to all marine traffic. For further information,… Read More »
The Big River Coalition thanks all supporters for agreeing to be listed on the attached letter to support the MRSC Deepening to 50 Feet Project. The attachments have now been delivered to the Assistant Secretary… Read More »
Due to T/V KRISTEN ALEXIS’ crane stuck under the Sunshine Bridge alternate (west bank) span, the alternate span is closed to all traffic. The main channel span remains open, but all vessels must pass at… Read More »
The attached letter has been prepared to express support to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, the Honorable R.D. James, for the Mississippi River Ship Channel Deepening to 50 Feet Project. My… Read More »
Highlights from today’s conference: NWS/NOAA Hurricane Michael is now a Category 4 hurricane. Landfall is expected later today near Panama City, Florida. Tropical watches are not out for our area at this time.… Read More »
Highlights from today’s conference: NWS/NOAA Hurricane Michael is now a Category 2 hurricane and is expected to strengthen to a Category 3 Hurricane this afternoon. Landfall is expected early Wednesday afternoon near Panama… Read More »
Highlights from today’s conference: NWS/NOAA – (See attached for full briefing package) Now officially classified as “Hurricane Michael”. Main impact expected Tuesday through Wednesday Tropical watches are not out for our area at this… Read More »
The Big River Coalition is proud to see a champion of maritime advocacy Congressman Steve Scalise honored by the Propeller Club of the Port of New Orleans as the Maritime Person of The Year. The… Read More »
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to address the shoaling on the Crossings Above New Orleans. The MVN is working to restore full channel dimensions on the Crossings with the three… Read More »
LAMA’s report on the Corps’ Mississippi River Maintenance Forum meeting today (Wednesday, October 3, 2018) and the corresponding agenda are attached. Please review the attachments for complete details. RE: CORPS’ MISSISSIPPI RIVER MAINTENANCE FORUM MEETING… Read More »
Agents, I’ve been asked to remind all agents that the BAR Pilot dispatcher needs to be updated regarding any change in a vessel’s ETA. They report recent cases where vessels have arrived a day/hours early… Read More »
The USCG will establish a Safety Zone as follows: Event: Fireworks Day/Date: Saturday, Oct 6, 2018 Time (Local): 2100 hours to 2200 hours Location: MM 94.0 to 95.0 IVO Algiers Point. Details: All vessels are… Read More »
Due to construction/roll-off operations at MM 157.3 AHOP, RDB the USCG has implemented the following: October 3, 2018 through October 6, 2018: All deep draft vessels and large tows are restricted to one-way traffic from… Read More »
Our 2018 LAMA Annual Meeting is now set for Thursday, November 29, 2018. We will hold the meeting as before at the Hilton, New Orleans Airport. The meeting format is as follows: LAMA Membership Business… Read More »
The following surcharges apply. CRPPA – 22.31 mills. BAR – 8.00 mills. The NOBRA surcharge information has not been received. It will be forwarded upon receipt.
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to address the shoaling on the Crossings Above New Orleans. The MVN is working to restore full channel dimensions on the Crossings with the three… Read More »
From the USCG: Due to the temporary closure of Bayou Sorrel and Bayou Boeuf Locks, the Atchafalaya River is experiencing increased marine traffic. This increase, combined with the area’s unique currents and bridge structures,… Read More »
The below information (previously sent November, 2017) has been updated. On October 14, 2016 the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amended regulations… Read More »
Today’s Carrollton Gauge reading as of 0700 local = 8.05 feet. MSIBVolXVIIIIssueCarrolltonGauge8FeetMidstreamTransferNotice.pdf The attached MSIB announces the following effective measures: Traffic control lights are energized. Gretna Navigation lights 94 and 97 are extinguished. Vessels transiting… Read More »
The BRC released a statement in May 2018, confirming that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) had secured $40 million in supplemental funding from the total of $359 million from the Bipartisan Budget Act… Read More »
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to address the shoaling on the Crossings Above New Orleans and in the New Orleans Harbor. The MVN is working to restore full channel dimensions… Read More »
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to address the shoaling on the Crossings Above New Orleans and in the New Orleans Harbor. The MVN is working to restore full channel dimensions… Read More »
Southern Currents 18-035.pdf SUBJECT: Crewmen – Detention Prior to Examination CBP has recently encountered instances where all crewmen on board vessels arriving in the United States were not onboard at the time of inspection. This… Read More »
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to address the shoaling on the Crossings Above New Orleans and in the New Orleans Harbor. The MVN is working to restore full channel dimensions… Read More »
There is no intent to issue blanket Detain on Board orders on all vessels. The information passed was meant as a reminder that crew members are to remain on board vessels until CBP Boarding Officers… Read More »
The Big River Coalition encourages members to attend the State of the Port of New Orleans luncheon on Wednesday, October 17, 2018. The event features remarks from Brandy Christian the President and CEO of the… Read More »
Subject: NOBRA Pilots – ATT Phone/Internet Maintenance Scheduled Overnight AT&T will be performing maintenance on the phone and internet lines in our area overnight between 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. this evening. While we do… Read More »
What: Hydrographic Survey of the LMR When: September 12, 2018 to March, 2019 Time: Daylight hours. Where: MM 233.0 to MM 0.0, AHOP, LMR Info: S/V BLAKE, an 82-foot aluminum-hulled catamaran, and her… Read More »
The USCG has issued a VTS measure as follows: Date: September 10, 2018 through September 217, 2018 Time: 24 hours/day Location: MM 156.0 to MM 158.0 Above Head of Passes Reason: Construction/Roll… Read More »
The USCG has issued a VTS measure as follows: Date: September 6, 2018 through September 20, 2018 Time: 24 hours/day Location: MM 99.0 to MM 100.0 Above Head of Passes Reason: Port of New… Read More »
Please note the details below on Majority Whip Steve Scalise being honored as the Propeller Club of the U.S. Port of New Orleans 2018 Maritime Person of the Year. The event will be hosted at… Read More »
LAMA’s report on the Corps’ Mississippi River Maintenance Forum meeting held yesterday (Wednesday, September 5, 2018) and the corresponding agenda are attached. The meeting was held by conference call (only) yesterday due to the anticipated… Read More »
Due to TS Gordon and the shutdown of inbounds/outbounds, we are experiencing a backlog of inbound vessels. Just today the Crescent Pilots have handled 23 inbounds, 28 outbounds, and 10 inner harbor shifts. In order… Read More »
Associated Branch Pilots (BAR) had the following schedule: Ceasing of Operations: Last outbound Point Underway at 1700, Monday, Sept 3, 2018 Last inbound to cross-in no later than midnight, Monday, Sept3, 2018. Resumption of Operations:Outbounds… Read More »
Set Port Condition Normal This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XVIII, Issues 60 and 61. The Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans has lifted all advisories and/or restrictions. Mariner information: Although… Read More »
As per the USACE, the IHNC Lock has re-opened and is fully operational.
LMR is open to navigation with the following notices: Tropical Storm GORDON – Port Condition YANKEE cancelled as of 10:17 AM CST- (Click here) All Pilot Services Restored. IHNC Lock – Closed (Click here)
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to address the shoaling on the Crossings Above New Orleans and in the New Orleans Harbor. The MVN is working to restore full channel dimensions… Read More »
Southern Currents 18-003.pdf SUBJECT: Blanket Delay in Departure Due to Tropical Storm Gordon Blanket Delay in Departure: The CBP Area Port Director has approved a blanket Delay in Departure for those vessels unable to depart the lower Mississippi… Read More »
The Bar Pilots have coordinated with CRPPA and NOBRA, and will take outbounds at Venice beginning tomorrow at 0600, and inbounds to cross in at 0600.
From the Port of New Orleans: ———————————– Due to the anticipated storm surge and high winds associated with Tropical Storm Gordon, bridges owned by the Port of New Orleans on the Inner Harbor Navigation… Read More »
Highlights from today’s conference: NWS/NOAA – (See attached) Changes from previous update: Confidence continues to increase that the main impacts from Gordon will be greatest across the Mississippi coastal counties The tropical storm… Read More »
The US Coast Guard has just forwarded me a list of vessels that HAVE NOT REPORTED their status in accordance with USCG REQUIREMENTS. The list is attached. Vessels highlighted in yellow have not in… Read More »
Algiers Point Reopened to all Traffic
Sunshine Bridge Alternate Span, Remains Closed to All Traffic
Algiers Point is closed due to low visibility
Conditions of Entry Imposed on Vessels Arriving from Iraq
Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Dredging Update 101618
Update: Pilot Pension Surcharges for the 4th Qtr, 2018
Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Dredging Update 10418
USCG Safety Zone – Fireworks – Oct 6, 2018
Congressman Steve Scalise – Maritime Person of the Year
2018 LAMA Annual Meeting – Save the Date!
LAMA-LINK Lunch Series Begins July 26
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