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Atlantic Daily Briefing
June 20, 2018
Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch Disturbance 4 continues to drift farther inland into south Texas this morning. It will enhance shower and thunderstorm activity across the far western Gulf of Mexico… Log in to read more »
Big River Coalition
Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Dredging Update 61818
June 18, 2018
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to respond to the shoaling in Southwest Pass and focus on the Crossings Above New Orleans created by the extended high river stages of early… Log in to read more »
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USCG VTS LMR: VESSEL RECOVERY CRANE LIFT AT MM90-91 AHP
June 18, 2018
Please relay to all of your vessels. Due to a vessel recovery crane lift for the M/V Natalie Jean at the bottom of General Anchorage a extreme slow bell wide berth, with no meeting or… Log in to read more »
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U.S. Coast Guard Safety Alert – U.S. Gulf Coast Bunker Contamination
June 12, 2018
Forwarded below is a USCG Safety Alert regarding contaminated Intermediate Fuel Oil (IFO 380) with specific reference to the U.S. Gulf Coast. The following link addresses vessels affected by contaminated fuel in Houston, TX —>… Log in to read more »
Big River Coalition
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Work Plan Distribution Fiscal Year 2018
June 11, 2018
The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has officially released their distribution plan for the Fiscal Year 2018 (FY 2018) Work Plan amount, click here to review the complete details. The Work Plan amount… Log in to read more »
Big River Coalition
UPDATE MVN 60-Day Lock Status Forecast 61118
June 11, 2018
The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) District’s Lock and Waterway Status 60-Day Forecast as issued today (June 11, 2018) is attached. The status report updates conditions on the conditions on the Bayou Boeuf and… Log in to read more »
Big River Coalition
Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Dredging Update 61118
June 11, 2018
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 »
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CRPPA Pilots – High Water Restrictions 2018
June 11, 2018
CRPPA Pilots – High Water Restrictions 8 ft River Carrolton Gauge Below 8 feet Maximum length for General Anchorage 500 ft 8ft and above Maximum length for General Anchorage 600 ft Head downs (daylight only)… Log in to read more »
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CRPPA Restrictions – Below 8 Foot – Carrollton Gauge
June 11, 2018
Per the attached, the following CRPPA restrictions are in place: 8 Foot River Carrollton Gauge Maximum Vessel Length for General Anchorage – 500 Feet Head-down moorings are daylight only. Stern-first mooring in Chalmette Slip conducted… Log in to read more »
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BAR Pilots Raise Draft at SWP to 47′
June 9, 2018
Captain Michael Miller, President of the BAR Pilots, has announced that they will increase the Maximum Recommended Draft at SWP to 47’ (FW) effective at 1000 hours, local, today. Here is the official notice: BAR SWP… Log in to read more »
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One Way Traffic in vicinity of 81 Mile Point Cancelled
June 7, 2018
One-way traffic has been canceled. The ship previously anchored out of anchorage @ MM178.8 AHP has been moved, and traffic controls in the area are cancelled.
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LAMA’s Corps Mississippi River Maintenance Forum Meeting Notes 6618
June 7, 2018
LAMA’s report on the Corps’ Mississippi River Maintenance Forum meeting held yesterday (Wednesday, June 6, 2018) and the corresponding agenda are below. The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) holds monthly meetings to discuss channel… Log in to read more »
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One Way Traffic in vicinity of 81 Mile Point
June 7, 2018
Due to the M/V OCEAN FUTURE anchored outside of an authorized anchorage, one way traffic is directed for large tows and deep draft vessels, between MM178.0 and MM179.5 81 Mile Point area. The OCEAN FUTURE… Log in to read more »
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BAR Pilots – Draft Increased to 46’ Issued 06/06/2018
June 7, 2018
The Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans recommend that vessels transiting Southwest Pass from the Sea Buoy (Entrance Lighted Whistle Buoy “SW”) to Mile 1.5 above Head of Passes should not have a… Log in to read more »
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MSIB 50 – MM 219 to MM 240, Baton Rouge 26’ and Falling Supersedes MSIB 45
June 7, 2018
HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: MM 219 to MM 240 AHP LMR (26’ and falling) As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 26’ and predicted to fall, the Captain of the Port of New… Log in to read more »
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Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Dredging Update 6618
June 6, 2018
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 »
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BAR Pilot – SOUTHWEST PASS, RECOMMENDED DRAFT LIMITATION- 46′
June 6, 2018
Effective at 10:00 am, local, today, the Maximum Recommended Draft for SW Pass (Sea Buoy to MM 1.5 AHP) will be 46’. The official announcement is below. The Bar Pilots for the Port of New… Log in to read more »
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USCG MSIB – Issue 050 High Water Safety Advisory: MM 219 to MM 240 AHP LMR (26′ and falling)
June 6, 2018
The MSIB below removes all high water restrictions previously in place from MM 219 to MM 240, AHP. HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: MM 219 to MM 240 AHP LMR (26’ and falling) As a result… Log in to read more »
Big River Coalition
Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Dredging Update 6518
June 5, 2018
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 »
Big River Coalition
Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Dredging Update 6418
June 4, 2018
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 »
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USCG High Water Restrictions 2018
June 4, 2018
USCG – High-water Restrictions MSIB 8 – Carrollton Gauge at 8’ and Rising With the Carrollton Gauge expected to read 8 feet and rising, the following operating requirements will be in effect: In accordance with… Log in to read more »
Big River Coalition
Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Dredging Update 6118
June 1, 2018
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 »
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USCG MSIB – Carrollton Gauge at 9 Feet and Falling
June 1, 2018
Below is the USCG Marine Safety Information Bulletin – Carrollton Gauge at 9 Feet and Falling. Highlights include: Governor Nicholls, Gretna, and Westwego Traffic lights have been turned off. Additionally, the following regulations are no… Log in to read more »
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Federal Pilots – Daylight Restrictions Rescinded
June 1, 2018
As a result of the Carrollton Gauge reading 12’ and continuing to fall, we are rescinding our recommendation that all mooring operations requiring a line boat be conducted between the official times of sunrise and… Log in to read more »
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CRPPA Draft Increase
May 31, 2018
The CRPPA Pilots have increased their maximum recommended drafts as follows: Maximum allowable freshwater draft is 47’00” – Effective immediately.
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Southern Currents 18-031: FIRMS Code Establishment for All In-Bond Arrival Facilities
May 30, 2018
USCBP Southern Currents_Firms Code Establishment_18 031.pdf CBP has released a Southern Currents describing the requirement for FIRMS Code for “in-bond” shipments. (In Bond Shipment Law and Legal Definition. “In-bond” shipment refers to import or export shipment which has… Log in to read more »
Big River Coalition
Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Dredging Update 53018
May 30, 2018
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 »
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BAR Draft Increase
May 30, 2018
The BAR Pilots have increased their maximum recommended drafts as follows: Maximum allowable freshwater draft is 45’00” – Effective at 1000 Hours, Local, today, 30 May 2018.
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Federal Pilots – Increase Draft to 45 Feet
May 30, 2018
Effective immediately the Federal Pilots have increased their maximum recommended draft to 45’00”, freshwater.
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BAR Pilots – High Water Restrictions
May 30, 2018
BAR Pilots – 44’ Draft Restriction Effective 1030 Hours 3/19/2018, Rescinded 4/7/2018 The Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans recommend that vessels transmitting Southwest Pass from the Sea Buoy (Entrance Lighted Whistle… Log in to read more »
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Southern Currents 18-030 Group E-mail Contacts for Cargo Shipment
May 30, 2018
Southern Currents 18-030 Group E-mail Contacts for Cargo Shipment.pdf SUBJECT: CBP Group E-mail Contacts for Cargo Shipment Information This message is a reminder to address all e-mails to the appropriate CBP group e-mail. All officers… Log in to read more »
Big River Coalition
Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Dredging Update 52918
May 29, 2018
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 »
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NOBRA Draft Restriction
May 28, 2018
40 foot draft restrictions for Red Eye Crossing at Mile 224 rescinded.
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Red Eye Crossing Draft Increase to 45′
May 28, 2018
Per below from NOBRA President Steve Hathorn, the draft at Red Eye Crossing, (MM 224) has been increased back to 45 Feet. The latest survey shows great improvement at Red Eye Crossing. Therefore we are… Log in to read more »
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Red Eye Crossing (MM 224) Draft Returns to 45 Feet
May 28, 2018
The New Orleans Baton Rouge Pilots have increased the draft at Red Eye Crossing back to 45 feet.
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BAR Pilots Monitoring Storm
May 26, 2018
As reported below, the BAR Pilots are monitoring the approaching storm. As it appears now, if there are any interruptions to service, it is estimated that would happen Sunday afternoon/evening. LaMA will provide updates as received.… Log in to read more »
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ASSOCIATED BRANCH PILOTS OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS TARIFF- EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2018
May 25, 2018
Many of you may have received the new tariff for the BAR Pilots. This tariff will be effective on June 1, 2018. The tariff reflects a change associated with the making of two new pilots.… Log in to read more »
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LaMA Report: Sub-Tropical Storm ALBERTO – USACE Navigation Restoration Conference Call 05/25/2018
May 25, 2018
A report of today’s USACE’s Navigation Restoration Team conference follows: NOAA/NWS Sub-Tropical Storm ALBERTO: No current tropical watch or warnings in effect for our area. The current weather system affecting the New Orleans area today… Log in to read more »
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Safety Zone for Fireworks Tonight
May 25, 2018
The USCG will implement a Safety Zone for Fireworks tonight as follows: Where: MM 94 to MM 95, LMR AHP (Algiers Point) Day/Date: Today, Friday, May 25, 2018 Time: 8:45 pm to… Log in to read more »
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LaMA Report: USACE Navigation Restoration Conference Call
May 24, 2018
A report of today’s USACE’s Navigation Restoration Team conference follows: NOAA/NWS Invest 90L update: Predicting a high rainfall event. Slides are attached. Corps of Engineers remarks: Report – Operations Normal. Coast Guard remarks: Report –… Log in to read more »
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Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (WRDA 2018) Update
May 23, 2018
The U.S. House of Representatives’ Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unanimously approved (bipartisan) the House version of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (H.R. 8) earlier today during the scheduled markup hearing. The Water Resources… Log in to read more »
Big River Coalition
Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Dredging Update 52318
May 23, 2018
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 »
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Marine Industry Day 2018
May 23, 2018
We are less than two weeks away from our annual Marine Industry Day conference! If you have not yet registered, please do so at http://marineindustryday2018.eventbrite.com. Our working agenda is available on the website at http://gnopsc.org/annual-conference… Log in to read more »
Big River Coalition
Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Dredging Update 52118
May 21, 2018
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to respond to the shoaling in Southwest Pass as related to the extended high river stages of early 2018. The MVN has commenced dredging operations… Log in to read more »
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PUBLIC NOTICE: PAC ANTARES OIL SPILL MM 100 12APR2018
May 18, 2018
Below is information on how to make a claim for damages resulting from the oil spill incident of 12 April 2018. PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 USC 2714(c)),… Log in to read more »
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No Timeline for Increased Draft
May 18, 2018
Pilots are still experiencing problems in the BAR Pilot reach. Captain Miller has no predictions when the recommended draft could be increased from the current 44’ maximum.
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COTP Violations
May 18, 2018
The following was received from the USCG Port State Control Supervisor: In the past week, we have had 2 vessels depart the river while under COTP Order restricting such action. In both cases, the agents… Log in to read more »
Big River Coalition
Lower Mississippi River Dredging Update 51618
May 18, 2018
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to respond to the shoaling in Southwest Pass as related to the extended high river stages of early 2018. The MVN has commenced dredging operations… Log in to read more »
Big River Coalition
USACE SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING PUBLIC LAW 115-123
May 17, 2018
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recently released $40 million of the $359 million from the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-123) Initial Damage Estimates to the Operation and Maintenance account of… Log in to read more »
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USCG VTS LMR: VESSEL RECOVERY CRANE LIFT AT MM90-91 AHP
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UPDATE MVN 60-Day Lock Status Forecast 61118
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Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Dredging Update 61118
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CRPPA Pilots – High Water Restrictions 2018
June 11, 2018
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USCG High Water Restrictions 2018
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USCG MSIB – Carrollton Gauge at 9 Feet and Falling
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Federal Pilots – Daylight Restrictions Rescinded
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