The Mississippi River Ship Channel remains closed to all vessel traffic from Mile 18 Above Head of Passes (AHP) to Mile 15 AHP due to response efforts to recover a capsized and sunk vessel. There were reported five crewman onboard…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) is responding to active shoaling in Southwest Pass (SWP) deposited during the extended period of elevated river stages. The Mississippi River Ship Channel remains closed to all vessel traffic from Mile…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association From the Louisiana Maritime Emergency Alert System. Due to a capsized pleasure craft at Mile Marker 17, the Lower Mississippi River is closed to all vessel traffic between Mile Markers 15 to 18, AHP.
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No change to the recommended draft. It remains at 45’. The one-way traffic for two vessels drafting 42’ is now from ½ mile above to ½ below the Jump @ MM 10 AHOP. Forwarding correspondence between the Safe Navigation Committee and…
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The USCG has issued the below MSIB for high water safety. Highlights: Three (3) Means of Holding The COTP has determined that during periods of high water, unless moored to a shore side facility or mooring buoys, all deep draft…
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LMR is Open to navigation. 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 is closed. (Click here) 2. BAR…
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The Big River Coalition issued letters (today) to the entire Louisiana Congressional Delegation requesting assistance to secure supplemental funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to restore the Mississippi River Ship Channel. A copy of the letter issued jointly…
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Members, Attached a screen shot of SPAM/JUNK Email sent out to appear to be a LAMA Invoice. If you receive such; DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK. LAMA does not send ANY emails with an invoice ‘link’. When LAMA sends…
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An updated list of Inbounds is provided below. Reminder *************************************************** Per BAR Pilot President Captain Michael Miller’s message of 01/12/2019: ———————————————- Please see attached list of inbounds as received from CRPPA dispatch. Please review the scheduled list of inbound vessels to assure…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) is responding to shoaling in Southwest Pass (SWP) deposited in the extended period of elevated river stages. Red Flag Emergency Call Out #1-2019 was approved for 30 days on January 11,…
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An updated list of Inbounds is provided below. Reminder *************************************************** Per BAR Pilot President Captain Michael Miller’s message of 01/12/2019: ———————————————- Please see attached list of inbounds as scheduled and received from CRPPA dispatch. Please review the scheduled list of inbound…
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An updated list of Inbounds is provided below. Reminder *************************************************** Per BAR Pilot President Captain Michael Miller’s message of 01/12/2019: ———————————————- Please see attached list of inbounds as received from CRPPA dispatch. Please review the scheduled list of inbound vessels to…
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The USCG has issued their High Water Safety Advisory for the LMR, MM 167.5 to MM 245.5, AHOP. Highlights for Vessels Include: Ocean Going Vessel requirements, Baton Rouge Harbor (MM 225-234): 1. Ocean going vessels must use tug escorts with…
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LMR is Open to navigation. 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 is closed. (Click here) 2. BAR…
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From the CRPPA Safe Navigation Committee: ———————————————– Forwarding correspondence between the Safe Navigation Committee and CRPPA: Safe Navigation Recommendations: -Maximum freshwater draft 45’00” -One way traffic for 2 vessels over 42’, from 1 mile above to 1 mile below…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The CRPPA Safe Navigation Committee has raised the Maximum Freshwater Draft Recommendation to 45 feet. Also, One-way traffic for 2 vessels drafting over 42 feet from 1 mile above to 1 mile below the Lower…
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See attached. Please see updated list on inbounds for tonight, ships are in no particular order. # X-IN INBOUNDS 1 1130 LR1 CARRIER 2 1150 CMB CHIKAKO 3 1240 BELFOREST 4 1345 BOW TONE 5 1345 CHEMBULK MINNEAPOLIS 6…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) is responding to shoaling in Southwest Pass (SWP) created by the extended period of elevated river stages. The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) is responding to shoaling…
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LMR is Open to navigation. 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 is closed. (Click here) 2. BAR…
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