Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch We continue to monitor the potential of development in the western Caribbean. A broad area of low pressure is expected to materialize in this region over the next several days. The…
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Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch We have designated a broad area of disturbed weather in the southwest Caribbean as Disturbance 4. We expect the broad low to persist for the next several days in the southwest…
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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.
Read MoreLAMA’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 conditions and related issues directly…
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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 may be contacted on VHF…
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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 deep draft in freshwater greater…
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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 Orleans has issued a safety…
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Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch We are monitoring a region in the western Caribbean for possible gradual development. There is no chance of development within the next 5 days. However, there is a slight (10 percent)…
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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. The MVN is actively dredging…
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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 Orleans recommend that vessels transiting…
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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 of the Baton Rouge gauge…
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Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch Development is not expected over the next 7 days. The American GFS model continues to show possible tropical development in the western Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico by the middle of…
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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. The MVN is actively dredging…
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Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch There are currently no disturbances. Development is not expected through late next week. The American GFS model has backed off on developing a disturbance in the western Caribbean Sea and moving…
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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. The MVN is actively dredging…
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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 33 CFR 161.65, the Governor…
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Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch There are currently no disturbances. Development is not expected through late next week. The American GFS model continues to indicate the formation of low pressure in the northwestern Caribbean Sea next…
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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. The MVN is actively dredging…
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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 longer in effect: All deep…
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LMR Dredging Update 6118.pdf 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. The…
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