Active Systems Name Max Wind Classification Lat Lon Oscar 75 mph Category 1 34.2N 53.6W Oscar Hurricane Oscar is located 655 miles to the east-northeast of Bermuda. It is moving to the northeast at 27 mph. Maximum winds have decreased…
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The Propeller Club of the Port of New Orleans will present Congressman Steve Scalise with the 85th Annual Maritime Person of the Year Award tonight at the New Orleans Downtown Marriott. There are still a few seats available, please consider…
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Active Systems Name Max Wind Classification Lat Lon Oscar 105 mph Category 2 28.6N 58.2W Oscar Oscar is likely peaking in strength this morning as it accelerates off to the northeast, well southeast of Bermuda. Oscar is forecast to become…
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Active Systems Name Max Wind Classification Lat Lon Oscar 80 mph Category 1 25.7N 57.8W Oscar Hurricane Oscar will continue to strengthen today as it turns towards the northwest in the central Atlantic. The storm is expected to peak in…
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Active Systems Name Max Wind Classification Lat Lon Oscar 65 mph Tropical Storm 25.0N 52.6W Oscar Tropical Storm Oscar is forecast to strengthen over the next few days, with the system likely becoming a hurricane by tonight or tomorrow. The…
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Active Systems Name Max Wind Classification Lat Lon Oscar 50 mph Subtropical Storm 27.3N 47.0W Oscar Subtropical Storm Oscar has formed in the central Atlantic about 1150 miles east-southeast of Bermuda. The system is forecast to become fully tropical tomorrow.…
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LMR is open to navigation with the following notices: The main navigation channel of the Sunshine Bridge is open. The alternate (west bank) span is closed to all traffic. Vessels are restricted to one-way traffic and must check in with the…
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Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch Disturbance 56 is slowly drifting north. It is located about 1280 miles to the southeast of Bermuda. The system has a good chance of developing today. Development chances have been increased…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to address the shoaling on the Crossings Above New Orleans with two dustpan dredges. The dustpan dredges are finalizing their assignments for Fiscal Year 2018, the MVN is working to…
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The forwarded notice announces upcoming updates on the eNOA/D reporting format. This update will be released on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. NOAD Schema 3.6 — 15-day Notice As part of ongoing efforts to enhance maritime domain awareness, we continue to…
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LMR is open to navigation with the following notices: October 22, 2018: Due to a crane striking the Sunshine Bridge alternate (west bank) span; that span is closed to all traffic, vessels are restricted to one-way traffic and must check in…
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Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch Disturbance 56 is slowly drifting north. It is located about 1245 miles to the southeast of Bermuda. The system is becoming gradually better organized. We have raised development chances to 80…
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The Sunshine Bridge Main Channel span is now open to vessel traffic, with the below measures still in effect: All deep draft vessels, all line tows, and large tows (five or more barges) are restricted to one-way traffic from MM…
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The USCG MSIB regarding the LMR channel closure at the Sunshine Bridge is below. Reminder: The LMR navigation channel (main and alternate) from MM 167 to MM 168 IVO the Sunshine Bridge (MM 167.5) will be closed to all vessels…
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LMR is open to navigation with the following notices: October 22, 2018: Due to a crane striking the Sunshine Bridge alternate (west bank) span; that span is closed to all traffic, vessels are restricted to one-way traffic and must check in…
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Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch Disturbance 56 is relatively stationary along 49W. A slow northward motion is expected through Friday followed by a turn to the west this weekend. Conditions are expected to become more favorable…
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The Captain of the Port of New Orleans Will close all spans of the Sunshine Bridge (MM 167.5, AHOP) To all vessels, Between MM-167 and MM-168 AHOP Between 1300 and 1500 hours local time Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 24, For bridge…
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NOBRA has been notified by the USCG that the all spans of the LMR navigation channel at the Sunshine Bridge (MM 167.5, AHOP) will be closed to all navigation tomorrow, Wednesday, October 23, between 1300-1500 hours, local.The USCG is working…
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The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) District’s Lock and Waterway Status 60-Day Forecast as issued today (October 23, 2018) is attached. The status report updates conditions on the on the Bayou Boeuf, Calcasieu,Bayou Sorrel and Old River Locks. The…
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LMR is open to navigation with the following notices: October 22, 2018: Due to a crane striking the Sunshine Bridge alternate (west bank) span; that span is closed to all traffic, vessels are restricted to one-way traffic and must check in…
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