Due to fog closures, USACE Revetment operations, and flocculation at SWP limiting entry, ships are facing signifcant navigation delays.
Currently:

Algiers Point closed as of 1:30 am, today, Jan 02, 2019 and remains closed at this time.
USACE Revetment Operations are underway at this time. (Click here) for transit restrictions.
Today’s SWP Entry window for vessels drafting 38’ or greater is: 0708 to 2131 hours (local).
Recent Closures: (All times ‘local’)


Closed 9:15 pm, 29 Dec 2018 – Re-opened 2:37 pm, 30 Dec 2018.
Closed 3:13 pm, 30 Dec 2018 – Re-opened 5:07 am, 31 Dec 2018.
Closed 12:30 am, 01 Jan 2019 – Re-opened 6:36 am, 01 Jan 2018.

Port Status
Currently there are over 40 ships in SWP Anchorage awaiting entry. (See attached Anchorage Report)
Cross-In reports indicate 3 vessels entered SWP over the last 24 hours.
Cross-Out reports indicates 7 vessels exiting SWP over the same period.

Action Needed:

Vessels Sailing (Vessels over 700’ LOA ONLY)

If you have a vessel over 700’ in length currently above MM 81; please send the following information to me:

Name of Vessel:
Type of Vessel:
Location:
Draft:
LOA:
Expected Date and Time to Sail:

Vessel Entries

To help prioritize vessel entries…..

If you have a vessel that can enter SWP now and proceed straight to an available dock or berth; please send the following information to me:

Name of Vessel:
Type of Vessel:
Cargo On Board (or ‘In-Ballast’):
Destination Dock/Berth:
Draft:
LOA:
Earliest Date/Time available to enter SWP:

Note: In order to bring as many vessels into the river as possible, the BAR Pilots will bring in vessels to Pilottown Anchorage as space is available. The Pilot on board will make this determination.

Ronald W. Branch, CAPT. USCG (Ret.) 
President
Louisiana Maritime Association (LAMA) 
Ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org  
Desk:  (504) 899-5535
Cell:   (330) 760-0786
Website:  The Watch Stander