21
Mar
21
Mar
Vessel Delays and Updated eNOA
Agents are reminded to check the USCG Vetted List daily. If a vessel is over 6 hours off of the reported arrival time, then an updated eNOA is required. If the eNOA is not updated, the vessel will be moved to…
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21
Mar
Fed Pilots Raise Draft to 42′
Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The Federal PIlots have raised their recommended maximum freshwater draft to 42 feet for vessels transiting the Lower Mississippi River from Mile 4.5 Above Head of Passes to Mile 21.8 Below Head of Passes.
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21
Mar
BAR Pilot – INBOUNDS
Please see updated list, the MTM TORTOLA dropped out and the YANKUL SILVER replaced it. # X-IN INBOUNDS 1 2030 CARNIVAL GLORY 2 2030 CARNIVAL GLORY 3 2300 AFRICAN FINFOOT 4 2315 NEFELI* 5 2330 NORFOLK 6 400 OMICRON TITINA…
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21
Mar
USFGIS DAILY SHIPHOLD
DAILY SHIPHOLD SCHEDULE F. KING/ J. DELANEY NAME OF VESSEL LAUNCH LOCATION TIME AGENCY NAME SUPER CAROLINE PSP 9 MI 0700 AM NLD CHRIS LOWLANDS DAWN BC VIOLET 9 MI 0700 AM NLD CHRIS SPRING OASIS PSP 9 MI 0700 AM…
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20
Mar
Bonnet Carré Spillway Operation 32019
The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) did not close any bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway today (Wednesday, March 20, 2019). The MVN manages the closing of bays to ensure the maximum flow at New Orleans remains at/or below the trigger point flow of 1.25…
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20
Mar
Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Dredging Update 32019
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues responding to active shoaling in Southwest Pass (SWP) deposited by high river stages (flood event). There are three industry hopper dredges, two industry cutterhead dredges and one government hopper dredge…
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20
Mar
GNO Port Safety Council – Minutes of the March 2019 Meeting
8th Annual Marine Industry Day Hosted By the Greater New Orleans Port Safety Council Where: Ace Hotel, 600 Carondelet, New OrleansWhen: May 30th, 2019 What it is:This one-day conference features presentations, panels, communication, and networking opportunities for entire the maritime industry in Southern Louisiana.…
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20
Mar
LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER (LMR) NAVIGATION CONDITIONS
LMR is OPEN to navigation. See the USCG MSIB Section on page 11 for High Water Advisories. The additional following notice are in effect: 1. 01/31/2019: Sunshine Bridge Navigation – (Click here)2. High Water Operations Restrictions – NOBRA (Click here),…
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20
Mar
USFGIS DAILY SHIPHOLD
DAILY SHIPHOLD SCHEDULE F. KING/ J. DELANEY NAME OF VESSEL LAUNCH LOCATION TIME AGENCY NAME IKAN TAN DAN BC DAVANT MGMT MG 0900 AM NEW SHIP JAY
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20
Mar
BAR and CRPPA Pilots Increase Draft to 42 Feet
The BAR and CRPPA PIlots have increased their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 42’. A one-way traffic restriction between MM 1.5 to 4.5 is still in place for two vessels of 41’ draft or greater. See attached. Forwarding correspondence between…
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20
Mar
CRPPA Draft to 42 Feet
Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The Crescent River Pilots have increased their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 42 feet.
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20
Mar
BAR Pilots Increase Draft to 42′
Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The BAR Pilots will be increasing their recommended maximum freshwater draft to 42 feet this morning.
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19
Mar
March 19, 2019 New Orleans Port Coordination Team (PCT) – High Water Conference Report
The USCG held a Port Coordination Team conference today. Here is a summary of that meeting.Current River Stages The LMR stage at BR today (1300) was at 44.08 feet, up 0.19’ over the last 24 hours. The LMR stage at…
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19
Mar
MSIB XVIII-017: IMPORTANT! LOAD-LIMITING DEVICES MUST NOT INTERRUPT VESSEL POWER
Agents,Please share this MSIB with all vessel Masters. Load-Limiting programs are causing power interruptions on vessels while transiting the high river conditions. These programs must be over-ridden.RWB Sincerely,Ronald W. Branch, CAPT. USCG (Ret.) PresidentLouisiana Maritime Association (LAMA) Ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org Desk: (504) 899-5535Cell: (330) 760-0786Website: The…
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19
Mar
Bonnet Carré Spillway Operation 31919
The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) did not close any bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway today (Tuesday, March 19, 2019). The MVN will manage the closing of bays while keeping the maximum flow at New Orleans at/or below…
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19
Mar
Update! Sunken Vessel Update – LMR Open!!
The USCG has reopened the LMR at MM 57, AHOP. The Mississippi River is open to all traffic in the vicinity of MM 57 AHP. Minimum safe speed and wide Berth from MM 56 to 58 AHP LDB is required…
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19
Mar
Sunken Vessel Update – LMR Remains Closed
I’ve been notified that the sunken vessel has been located (position not given). Operations will be conducted to secure the vessel. Once secured, divers will search the vessel for the missing crew member. You can anticipate the LMR will remain…
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