The M/V Atlantic Ensenada is aground at MM228.6, RDB, AHOP. The USCG VTS has issued the following: All vessels are restricted to one-way traffic between Mile Marker 228 and 229 Above Head of Passes until further notice. All… Log in to read more »
The vessel Atlantic Ensenada is aground at Mile Marker 228.6 of the Lower Mississippi River. The USCG has issued the following safety measure: All vessels are restricted to one-way traffic between Mile Marker 228 and 229 Above… Log in to read more »
Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch Disturbance 28 is located along 66W, in the eastern Caribbean. It is moving slightly north of due west at 10 to 15 mph. This motion is… Log in to read more »
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to respond to the shoaling, created by the extended high river stages of early 2018, on the Crossings Above New Orleans and in the New… Log in to read more »
The executed Director’s Report or Record of Decision for the General Reevaluation Report (GRR) for the Mississippi River Ship Channel Deepening to 50 Feet from Corps Headquarters is attached. A Press Release prepared by the… Log in to read more »
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to respond to the shoaling, created by the extended high river stages of early 2018, on the Crossings Above New Orleans and in the New… Log in to read more »
The below/attached MSIB addresses low water safety procedures for the LMR MM 167.5 to MM 303.0. Also attached is the 81-Mile Point regulations addressing check-in procedures. LOW WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: MM 167.5 TO MM 303 AHP… Log in to read more »
The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) District’s Lock and Waterway Status 60-Day Forecast as issued today (August 6, 2018) is attached. The status report updates conditions on the on the Bayou Boeuf, Bayou Sorrel… Log in to read more »
The fire at IMTT is out and the LMR is now open to all vessel traffic.
The LMR is closed from MM-117.5 to MM-119.5 AHOP, until further notice, due to a dock fire and oil pollution at IMTT St Rose MM-118.5 AHOP. No vessel may enter the area without permission from… Log in to read more »
The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) District’s Lock and Waterway Status 60-Day Forecast as issued today (August 3, 2018) is attached. The status report updates conditions on the on the Bayou Boeuf and Calcasieu… Log in to read more »
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to respond to the shoaling, created by the extended high river stages of early 2018, on the Crossings Above New Orleans and in the New… Log in to read more »
The Big River Coalition’s Corps 2018 Revetment Schedule and Transit Restrictions Update 8118 is attached for your reference. The latest schedule of work as provided by the Corps of Engineer’s Mississippi Valley Division is also… Log in to read more »
LAMA’s report on the Corps’ Mississippi River Maintenance Forum meeting held earlier today (Wednesday, August 1, 2018) and the corresponding agenda are attached. During the Forum meeting New Orleans District Commander, Colonel Michael Clancy, presented… Log in to read more »
USCG is calling for Minimum Safe Speed and Wide Berth as follows: Starting: Today, 26 July 2018 from 1100 to 2000 Hours Local Location: ADM @ MM 117.8 AHP, RDB For: Heavy Lift Operations, A… Log in to read more »
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to respond to the shoaling, created by the extended high river stages of early 2018, on the Crossings Above New Orleans and in the New… Log in to read more »
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to respond to the shoaling, created by the extended high river stages of early 2018, on the Crossings Above New Orleans and in the New… Log in to read more »
The Crescent River Port Pilots have announced a decrease in their tariff. Please find enclosed a schedule of new tariff rates for the Crescent River Port Pilots’ Association (“CRPPA”) to be implemented in accordance with… Log in to read more »
Dredging has been completed and White Castle Anchorage is now open.
Check out the attached flyer for information about the first event in our new lunch series, LAMA-LINK, which will be held next Thursday from 12-2pm at the Sheraton Galleria in Metairie. All employees of LAMA… Log in to read more »
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to respond to the shoaling, created by the extended high river stages of early 2018, on the Crossings Above New Orleans and in the New… Log in to read more »
MVN 60-Day Lock Status Forecast 71618.pdf The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) District’s Lock and Waterway Status 60-Day Forecast as issued today (July 16, 2018) is attached. The status report updates conditions on the… Log in to read more »
The USCG has expanded their Subchapter M help-site called ‘TugSafe Central’ to include two new sections: Appeals and Alternate Compliance Options TPO and TSMS Other improvements and enhancements are also included in the expanded version.… Log in to read more »
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to respond to the shoaling, created by the extended high river stages of early 2018, in Southwest Pass and on the Crossings Above New Orleans. … Log in to read more »
Received from CRPPA: “Please be aware that we had a software glitch in our billing system. It is likely that any invoice you received with an INVOICE DATE of July 9 – July 12 is incorrect. If… Log in to read more »
The Big River Coalition (BRC) has been cooperatively engaged with the Soy Transportation Coalition’s (STC) Executive Director Mike Steenhoek and Ken Eriksen of Informa Economics on supportive efforts to deepen the Mississippi River Ship Channel… Log in to read more »
The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) holds monthly meetings to discuss channel conditions and related issues directly with the maritime industry. These meetings are usually scheduled for 0900 hours on the first Wednesday of… Log in to read more »
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to respond to the shoaling, created by the extended high river stages of early 2018, in Southwest Pass and on the Crossings Above New Orleans. … Log in to read more »
Safety Zones on the Lower Mississippi River July 4,2018 are as follows: 1. Between MM 94.3 and MM 95.3 from 2055 to 2140 local, and 2. Between MM 216.5 and MM 217.5 from 2030… Log in to read more »
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to respond to the shoaling, created by the extended high river stages of early 2018, in Southwest Pass and on the Crossings Above New Orleans.… Log in to read more »
It has been requested by the Dredge Wallace McGeorge that we close White Castle Anchorage due to their operations in the area. This closure is effective immediately and will last for approximately two weeks. I… Log in to read more »
USDA has notified us that as of today, July 2, the new shiphold phone number is (985)235-5044.
The Subject VTS measure has been rescinded. The vessel has cleared and is anchored in an authorized anchorage. Due to a Dead Ship anchored outside of an authorized anchorage @ MM123.9 AHP, oneway traffic btwn… Log in to read more »
Due to a Dead Ship anchored outside of an authorized anchorage @ MM123.9 AHP, oneway traffic btwn Deep Draft Vessels, and Deep Draft Vessels and Large Tows is directed. Vessels may contact the M/V… Log in to read more »
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to respond to the shoaling, created by the extended high river stages of early 2018, in Southwest Pass and on the Crossings Above New Orleans.… Log in to read more »
Due to construction barges extending 230 ft. into the navigable waterway at ADM Growmark, MM-117.8 RDB, a VTS Measure has been established for one-way, no meetingor overtaking, between all ships and large tow boats, from MM-117.3… Log in to read more »
USCG Safety Zones for firework displays are as follows. Note: All vessels are prohibited from entering these safety zones unless they have been granted permission by the Captain of the Port New Orleans or designated… Log in to read more »
The following notice was received from Mid River Marine Services: “Good Afternoon, Thanks for your assistance ! If you can be so kind to send out the below as now the phones are up… Log in to read more »
The following notice was received from Mid River Marine Services: “Good day, Please be advised that our voice carrier is currently experiencing some technical difficulties causing our phone system to be temporarily inoperable.… Log in to read more »
“The National Waterways Conference (NWC), established in 1960, is the leading national organization to advocate for funding and common sense policies and laws that recognize the widespread public benefits of our nation’s water resources infrastructure.”… Log in to read more »
The National Association of Maritime Organizations (NAMO) meet with high ranking members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection at their headquarters in Washington, DC on June 14, 2018. The undersigned serves as a Vice President… Log in to read more »
In spite of the $55 million in supplemental funding the Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) has received in Fiscal Year 2018 (FY 18), the Coalition estimates an additional need of $35 million to dredge… Log in to read more »
The CRPPA 3rd QTR Pension Surcharge is 25.69 mill/DWT. Here’s how ‘mills’ works….. Divide the ‘Mills’ by 1000. So in this case it would be 25.69 divided by 1000 = 0.02569 Then multiple that number… Log in to read more »
ASSOCIATED BRANCH PILOTS OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS TARIFF Effective July 1, 2018 The said Associated Branch Pilots of the Port of New Orleans (“Bar Pilots”) shall be entitled to ask and receive the… Log in to read more »
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to respond to the shoaling in Southwest Pass and on the Crossings Above New Orleans created by the extended high river stages of early 2018. … Log in to read more »
Salvage operations in General Anchorage are complete. The anchorage is open and normal vessel traffic is authorized.Reminder: General Anchorage Vessel Length Restriction – General Anchorage is limited to vessels of 500’ LOA or less when… Log in to read more »
Southern Currents 18-032.pdf SUBJECT LIMITED: Trade Community Parking Spots in Front of the New Orleans Customhouse On Monday June 25, 2018the parking spots reserved for Trade Partners in front of the U.S. Customhouse at 423 Canal… Log in to read more »
Wally Martin, the New Orleans Field Office dispatcher, will become the shiphold coordinator. The shiphold answering services will still be available at the New Orleans Field Office at (985)235-5077/ fax (985)764-8310. This will go into… Log in to read more »
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to respond to the shoaling in Southwest Pass and on the Crossings Above New Orleans created by the extended high river stages of early 2018. … Log in to read more »
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to respond to the shoaling in Southwest Pass and on the Crossings Above New Orleans created by the extended high river stages of early 2018.… Log in to read more »
USCG VTS MEASURE M/V ATLANTIC ENSENADA AGROUND MM228.6
Notification: 8/1/18 CRPPA Tariff Decrease
Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Dredging Update 7618
Vessel Aground MM 228.6 of the Lower Mississippi River
LMR Open: MM-117.5 to MM-119.5
LMR River Closed: MM-117.5 to MM-119.5
LAMA-LINK Lunch Series Begins July 26
NAMO – CBP Trade Day Meeting June 14
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