11
Feb
Updated INBOUNDS
# X-IN INBOUNDS 1 555 TURQUOISE 2 600 MAJESTIC ISLAND 3 600 CMA CGM LA SCALA 4 600 ATLANTICA BRIDGE 5 600 SENTINEL 6 600 GIULIA I 7 600 BARCARENA 8 600 SICHEM NEW YORK** 9 1400 SAM LION 10…
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11
Feb
SC 19-018: Extended Blanket Delay in Departure Due to Daily LMR Closures – Dense Fog Condition
See attached. SUBJECT: Extended Blanket Delay in Departure Due to Daily LMR Closures – Dense Fog Conditions Blanket Delay in Departure: The CBP Area Port Director has extended a blanket Delay in Departure for those vessels unable to depart the…
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11
Feb
DUE IN VESSELS
Here is a list of the Due In Vessels as shared by the pilots.
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11
Feb
Algiers Point reopened due to improved visibility
Algiers Point has reopened to navigation. Time of Closure was 1630 local, Sunday, February 10, 2019Time of Reopening is 1100 local, Monday, February 11, 2019
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11
Feb
C-View Expanded AIS Coverage
The C-View Mobile app has been upgraded to have “Expanded AIS Coverage” enabled by default so that you can now see all the action at the SW Pass Anchorage and the offshore lightering activities.
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11
Feb
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER (LMR) NAVIGATION CONDITIONS
LMR is Closed to navigation as follows: Algiers Point is closed due to fog: Closed at 1630 local, 10 Feb 2019. Previous Closures (All times local): Time of Closure: Tuesday, 10:30 pm, 05 Feb 2019. Time of Reopening: Wednesday, 8:17 am, 06 Feb 2019. Time of…
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10
Feb
Algiers Point closed due to Low Visibility
Official notice provided below. Due 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…
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10
Feb
Algiers Point Closed Due to Fog
Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Algiers Point is closed to navigation due to fog. Time of closure 4:35 pm, today.
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10
Feb
Agent Action Requested
Please forward to me your PRIORITY vessels waiting to cross-in. Please send the information in the following format:1. Vessel Name.2. Cargo on board, or cargo to load.3. Awaiting berth.4. Vessel Draft.5. Other information of why the vessel is high priority. Sincerely,Ronald W.…
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09
Feb
CRPPA Increases Draft to 44′
Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The members of the CRPPA Safe Navigation Committee have increased the maximum recommended draft to 44 feet. This matches the BAR Pilots recommended maximum freshwater draft of 44 feet.
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09
Feb
CRPPA Draft Increase to 44 Feet
From the CRPPA: The members of the CRPPA Safe Navigation Committee have increased the maximum recommended draft to 44’.Note: This matches the BAR Pilots recommended maximum freshwater draft of 44′
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08
Feb
Agent Action Requested
All,We are trying to collect information on how many vessels will be affected by the current draft restriction. Please send me the following for any vessel with a draft of over 43’ freshwater. Name of Vessel Location of Vessel Current…
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08
Feb
Update to Draft
Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association New Draft Update: The BAR Pilots have removed their 41 foot temporary draft limitation. Quote from the BAR Pilots – ” BAR Pilots on station are recommending the previous transit draft of 44 feet, but respect the current…
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08
Feb
CRPPA Sets 43′ Recommended Freshwater Draft
Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The Crescent Pilots have decreased their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 43 feet. Reminder, the Bar Pilots have a maximum recommended freshwater draft of 44 feet. However, the temporary controlling draft at this time is 41…
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08
Feb
CRPPA Draft Recommendation Update/Change
The CRPPA Safe Navigation Committee has set the following draft recommendation:-Maximum freshwater draft 43’00”.-One way traffic for 2 vessels over 40’, from 1 mile above to 1 mile below Lower Gap Light(Official notice below)Reminder: The BAR PIlots have set a…
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08
Feb
Update on BAR Draft Situation
Based on channel surveys received so far today, BAR Pilots have increased the transit draft from 40’ to 41’ at this time. Updates will be provided upon receipt. Sincerely,Ronald W. Branch, CAPT. USCG (Ret.) PresidentLouisiana Maritime Association (LAMA) Ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org Desk: (504) 899-5535Cell: (330) 760-0786Website:…
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08
Feb
Pilot Dispatch List of INBOUNDS
Forwarded as received.——————– # X-IN INBOUNDS 1 1100 CLIPPER ORION 2 1100 EMERALD SPIRIT 3 1300 GASCHEM STADE 4 1430 AEOLOS 5 1430 STAR KESTREL 6 1500 HAYDN 7 1530 SANTA VIOLA 8 1535 YELLOWSTONE 9 1630 MAPLE FORTUNE ——————–
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08
Feb
Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Dredging Update 2819
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues responding to the active shoaling in Southwest Pass (SWP) deposited during the elevated river stages. MVN’s hopper dredge WHEELER continues working under Red Flag Emergency Call Out #1-2019 (30-days) as…
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08
Feb
BAR Temporary Draft Limitations – 40′
Due to lack of surveys, the BAR Pilots on station are limiting inbound and outbound transits to vessels drafting 40’ or less.Survey boats are out working today.
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08
Feb
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER (LMR) NAVIGATION CONDITIONS
LMR is Open to navigation. Previous Closures (All times local): Time of Closure: Tuesday, 10:30 pm, 05 Feb 2019. Time of Reopening: Wednesday, 8:17 am, 06 Feb 2019. Time of Closure: Monday, 9:30 pm, 04 Feb 2019. Time of Reopening: Tuesday, 1:15 pm, 05 Feb 2019. Time…
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