From the USCG: —————————— An issue is preventing emailed eNOAD submissions from reaching the USCG National Vessel Movement Center (NVMC) email parser. Any email submission made after approximately 1430 DST (1330 local) today, 03/04/2019 has not yet been processed. Efforts…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The Lower Mississippi River will be closed from Mile Marker 93 to Mile Marker 96 from 5:45 pm to 6:45 pm today for a fireworks display.
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The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) intends to open 40 bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway today (Monday, March 4, 2019). The MVN manages the opening of bays in order to keep the maximum flow at New Orleans at…
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LMR is open to navigation. 1. Periodic fog at SWP has caused delays in vessel transits both entering and departing the LMR. 2. Temporary Safety Zone/LMR Closure – March 4, 5:45-6:45 pm, MM 93-96 (Click here) Update —> (Click here) See the USCG…
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The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) did not open any bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway today (Sunday, March 3, 2019). The MVN will continue to open bays in order to manage the maximum flow at New Orleans at…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Due to a bridge allision and a barge breakaway, the Mississippi River is closed until further notice, from Mile Marker 233 to Mile Marker 235.
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Due to a bridge allision and a barge breakaway, the Mississippi River is closed until further notice, from MM-233 to MM-235. For further information, contact VTS LMR on CH-5a or CH-12 VHF-FM. Tony Marinelli, Watch Supervisor U.S. Coast Guard Vessel…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Algiers Point is now open. Time opening is 8:45 am.
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Algiers Point is closed due to fog. Time of closure is 5:00 am, local, March 3.
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BAR pilots have now asked for agents to stop calling. CAPT RonRonald W. BranchPresidentLouisiana Maritime Association (LaMA)
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BAR pilots are looking for ships ready to come in and go to a dock or Pilottown Anchorage. Contact BAR Dispatch. CAPT RonRonald W. BranchPresidentLouisiana Maritime Association (LaMA)
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Fog and high water related restrictions continue to interrupt vessel navigation. According to the pilots; there are approximately 150 ships in the river at this time, with another 60+ off SWP. The BAR pilots report moving 38 ships yesterday.At this…
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The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to open bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway today (Saturday, March 2, 2019). The MVN intends to open 20 bays today in order to manage the maximum flow at New Orleans at…
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Time of Closure was 11:00 pm, March 1, 2019. Time of Re-Opening was 9:30 am, March 2, 2019. CAPT RonRonald W. BranchPresidentLouisiana Maritime Association (LaMA) Due to improved visibility in the vicinity of Algiers Point MM 94.5 AHP, the Mississippi River…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Algiers Point is open to Navigation. Time of opening is 9:30 am local.
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Algiers Point is closed due to fog. Time of closure is 11:00 pm, today, March 1.
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Algiers Point is now open to navigation.Time of Closure: 4:45 am, local, today, March 1.Time of Reopening: 11:30 am, local, today, March 1. Sincerely,Ronald W. Branch, CAPT. USCG (Ret.) PresidentLouisiana Maritime Association (LAMA) Ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org Desk: (504) 899-5535Cell: (330) 760-0786Website: The Watch Stander Due to…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Algiers Point is now open to navigation. Time of opening is 11:30 am, local.
Read MoreSUBJECT: Blanket Delay in Departure Due to LMR Closure/Fog Southern Currents 19-023 Blanket Delay in Departure: The CBP Area Port Director has approved a blanket Delay in Departure for those vessels unable to depart the lower Mississippi River due to USCG Restrictions/fog. The blanket…
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Attached is the revised High Water Restrictions from NOBRA. RevisionVessels anchoring in NOBRA’s AOR with a draft of 35’ or greater (changed from 30’) shall maintain a pilot on board while at anchor to insure the safety of the vessel.…
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