High river requirements for ExxonMobll Baton Rouge are provided below.Here is the specific tug hold-in requirements: Further requirements are provided below. Subject: ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Dock Plan – 25FEB AM Good Morning, HIGHWATER CURRENTLY 40.6FT AND RISING, CREST EXPECTED ON BRRF DOCK GAUGE…
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The SBI HYDRA (Draft 42’8”), while transiting down bound, lost power while turning down into SWP. The vessel is now aground just below Head of Passes.Three (3) tugs are working the vessel at this time. Attempting to get more tugs to…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues responding to shoaling in Southwest Pass (SWP) deposited by elevated river stages that began in November 2018. There are two government hopper dredges (WHEELER and McFARLAND) working under Red Flag…
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A weather front is expected to move through in the early morning.It is expected that the fog that has socked in the LMR below New Orleans will clear. The pilots are wanting to sail and cross-in as many vessels as…
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Highlights for Ocean-Going Vessels: Ocean Going Vessel requirements, Baton Rouge Harbor MM 225-234: Ocean going vessels must use tug escorts with adequate horsepower alongside while transiting upbound past the I-10 Bridge to dock, as well as departing the dock and…
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As a reminder, the CRPPA High River Advisory is attached.Summary:12 ft River Carrolton Gauge Any mooring operations requiring a line boat. (daylight only) Chalmette Slip (daylight only) two tractor tugs; No stern-first. No head downs 16 ft River Carrolton Gauge Vessel draft in excess of 30 ft or greater and pilot ordered after 1600 hrs and fog predicted: Minimum one assist tug required The update from previous recommendations is the 12ft. River Recommendations now include daylight only for “Any mooring operations requiring a line…
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This MSIB includes the following: Until further notice, vessel-to-vessel cargo transfers are prohibited unless specifically approved in advance by the Captain of the Port (COTP). This temporary VTS Measure restricts the cargo transfers authorized in designated anchorages as noted 33…
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This Measure is needed to protect persons and vessels from the potential safety hazards associated with U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) opening the Bonnet Carre Spillway on or about February 28, 2019.Effective at 0700 on February 26, 2019,…
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Good Afternoon, I wanted to let everyone know that Marine Industry Day will now be held on May 30, 2019. We will return to the Ace Hotel in New Orleans, and we are working on another great agenda full of…
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Please see below. UPDATEBased on today’s forecast, the current river stage is 37.31 ft with a projection to reach 40 ft on 02.27. As a reminder, this requires us to have a standby tow boat at the dock on a 24-hr basis. …
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The USACE has announced tentative plans to open the Bonne Carre Spillway. Tentatively, the spillway will open February 28, but possibly sooner. Bonne Carre Anchorage will have to be cleared of all vessel prior to the spillway opening. Complete updates…
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LMR is Open to navigation. Previous Closures (All times local): Time of Closure: Thursday, 1:25 am, 21 Feb 2019. Time of Reopening: Thursday, 10:27 am, 21 Feb 2019. The additional following notice are in effect:1. UPDATE: The main navigation channel of the Sunshine Bridge…
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Zen-Noh Grain Terminal on Convent will be pulling their bridge today due to current river stages and weather concerns. Any agents going to the terminal will need to contact ZGC to arrange for alternate access to the dock until further…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Due to improved visibility, Algiers Point is open to navigation. Closed: 0125 local, February 21, 2019Opened: 1027 local, February 21, 2019
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Attached is the January 2019 Vessel Movement Statistics Report, including totals and activity by agency and historical statistics. Last month, 643 ocean-going vessels entered the river. Of these, 569 were piloted by State Pilots and 74 were piloted by Federal…
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LMR is Closed to navigation at Algiers Point due to fog. Time of Closure is 1:25 am today. Previous Closures (All times local): Time of Closure: Tuesday, 3:30 pm, 19 Feb 2019. Time of Reopening: Today, 1:30 am, 20 Feb 2019. The additional following…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Algiers Point is closed due to fog. Time of closure was 1:25 am, today, 21 February 2019.
Read MoreSee below for a blanket delay in departure. SUBJECT: Extended Blanket Delay in Departure Due to Daily LMR Closures – Dense Fog Conditions Southern Currents 19-020 Blanket Delay in Departure: The CBP Area Port Director has extended a blanket Delay…
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LMR is Open to navigation. Previous Closures (All times local): Time of Closure: Saturday, 7:30 am, 16 Feb 2019. Time of Reopening: Saturday, 9:40 am, 16 Feb 2019. The additional following notice are in effect:1. UPDATE: The main navigation channel of the Sunshine Bridge…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Algiers Point is open to navigation. Time of closure was 3:30 pm, Tuesday, February 19. Time of Reopening was 1:30 am, today, February 20.
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