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 NOTES The Corps’ Mississippi Valley…
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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 without any notification/update made by…
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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 prohibited from entering safety zone…
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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 MM 156.0 to MM 158.0…
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LMR is open to navigation with the following notices: 10/03/2018 – October 3, 2018 through October 6, 2018: Due to construction/roll-off operations at MM 157.3, AHP, RDB, all deep draft vessels and large tows are restricted to one-way traffic from…
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Active Systems Name Max Wind Classification Lat Lon Leslie 75 mph Category 1 29.6N 56.9W Leslie Hurricane Leslie is located about 500 miles east-southeast of Bermuda. Leslie is stationary, and will likely meander over the open Atlantic for the next…
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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 Meeting (2:00 to 2:45) LAMA…
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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.
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Active Systems Name Max Wind Classification Lat Lon Leslie 65 mph Tropical Storm 31.6N 55.5W Leslie Tropical Storm Leslie is located about 540 miles east of Bermuda. Leslie is moving to the south near 6 mph. Leslie is forecast to…
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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 dustpan dredges. Federally authorized channel…
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Active Systems Name Max Wind Classification Lat Lon Leslie 60 mph Tropical Storm 33.4N 53.9W Leslie Tropical Storm Leslie is located about 635 miles east of Bermuda. Leslie is moving to the west-southwest near 5 mph. Leslie is forecast to…
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