Rescinded – USCG VTS MEASURE – M/T LIBRAMONT AGROUND MM178
The previous VTS Measure has been rescinded.
Read MoreThe previous VTS Measure has been rescinded.
Read MoreThe M/T Libramont is aground at MM 178, LDB, AHOP. One-way traffic is in effect between MM 177 and MM 179. Vessels are to proceed at slowest safest speed. The USCG notice is below. Due to a grounding of the M/T Libramont MM178, LDB,…
Read MoreWe are facing an unusual navigation situation. The revetment operations at MM 81.0 have a navigation restriction that prevents vessels greater than 700’ from transiting Southbound during daylight hours from 0600-1900 daily. Current weather conditions are causing fog closures mainly…
Read MoreCBP has approved a blanket Delay in Departure for those vessels unable to depart the lower Mississippi River due to daily river closures as a result of fog. The blanket Delay in Departure grants an additional 24 hours for vessels to depart…
Read MoreLMR is open to navigation with the following notices: 1. The main navigation channel of the Sunshine Bridge is open. The alternate span is closed. Vessels are restricted to one-way traffic and must check in with the VTS. Burnside Anchorage…
Read MoreNotification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Algiers Point is now open to navigation. Time of USCG notification of reopening is 5:07 am local, today, 31 December 2018. Time of USCG notification of closure was 3:13 pm local, yesterday, 30 December 2018.…
Read MoreCaptain Michael Miller, President of the BAR Pilots reports there are approximately 30 vessels waiting to cross-in at this time.
Read MoreNotification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The USCG has closed (again) Algiers Point to navigation due to fog. Time of notification of closure is 3:13 pm local, today, December 30, 2018.
Read MoreNotification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Algiers Point is now open to traffic. Time of USCG notification of opening is 2:37pm (local) today, 30 December 2018. Time of USCG notification of closure was 9:15 pm (local) yesterday, 29 December 2018.
Read MoreDue to Low Visibility in the vicinity Algiers Point MM94.5 AHP the Mississippi River at Algiers Point is closed to all traffic. For updates on conditions in this area contact Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River on VHF FM Ch-12.…
Read MoreNotification from: Louisiana Maritime Association As of 2115 local, Algiers Point is closed due to fog.
Read MoreFrom CRPPA President Captain Michael Bopp: —————– Due to the restricted visibility all day down below we are starting to fill the anchorages with no hope of sailing anything before tomorrow. With not many options to anchor ships we will…
Read MoreEffective Date: Sunday December 30, 2018 Time of Daily Operations: Daily from 0600 to 1900 local Expected Duration of Operations: (Estimated) January 5, 2019 Sea-going deep draft vessels are restricted to one-way traffic from MM 80 to MM 83 AHP at…
Read MoreThe USCG will implement the following Safety Zones for Fireworks on New Years Eve: Where: MM 229.5 to MM 230.5 AHP Date: December 31, 2018 – January 1, 2019 Time: 11:30pm to 1:00am, local time. Where: …
Read MoreDue to afternoon traffic congestion associated with Allstate Sugar Bowl New Year’s Eve Parade on Monday afternoon December 31, 2018, the Port Operations Desk, the Passenger Analysis Unit [PAU], the Marine Division and the Trade Enforcement Team [TET] Cargo Release…
Read MoreA representative from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has advised that the revetment operations at Gravolet were delayed by the extreme weather conditions over the last few days. The work at Gravolet is now expected to be completed no…
Read MoreThe Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) is responding to shoaling in Southwest Pass (SWP) created by the elevated river stages. There are two industry hopper dredges and one industry cutterhead dredge now working to restore and maintain…
Read MoreMSIB_Vol_XVIII_Issue_100_Moving_Safety_Zone_MV_NIREAS.pdf The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port New Orleans, under the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, will establish a moving safety zone on December 28, 2018 on the Lower Mississippi River between Mile Marker (MM)…
Read MoreLMR is open to navigation with the following notices: 1. The main navigation channel of the Sunshine Bridge is open. The alternate span is closed. Vessels are restricted to one-way traffic and must check in with the VTS. Burnside Anchorage…
Read MoreDue to the M/V THEO T having drifted out of Ama anchorage at MM116.2 AHP, a VTS Measure for one-way traffic between Deep draft vessels and Deep draft vessels and tows with 10 or more barges is in effect. For…
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