USCG VTS LMR: Algiers Point Closed
Algiers Point is closed to all vessels due to reduced visibility. Time of Closure is 0105. 0105 04/06/2019 Algiers Point is closed to all vessels due to reduced visibility
Read MoreAlgiers Point is closed to all vessels due to reduced visibility. Time of Closure is 0105. 0105 04/06/2019 Algiers Point is closed to all vessels due to reduced visibility
Read MoreNotification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Algiers Point is closed to all vessels due to fog. Time of Closure is 1:05 am.
Read MoreThe Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) did not close any bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway today (Friday, April 5, 2019). The MVN manages the opening and closing of bays to ensure the maximum flow at New Orleans remains…
Read MoreDue to inclement weather, phone lines are not working at General Maritime Transportation Services. You can reach them on the cell phone numbers below. Tony Genusa: 504-256-1757 Jordan Theobold: 504-508-0630 Charlie Hurst: 504-256-9307 Bill Mac: 504-666-2971 Mike Flad: 504-884-6912 Ethan…
Read MoreLMR is OPEN to navigation. The additional following notice are in effect: 1. 01/31/2019: Sunshine Bridge Navigation – (Click here)2. High Water Operations Restrictions – NOBRA (Click here), CRPPA (Click here), Fed Pilots (Click here).3. Controlling Draft – 42’ Freshwater03/20/2019 – CRPPA Draft…
Read MoreDAILY SHIPHOLD SCHEDULE F. KING / G. KNAPPER NAME OF VESSEL LAUNCH LOCATION TIME AGENCY NAME NAUTICAL LORRIDONNA BC VIOLET 9 MI 0700 AM BLUEWATER JASON NIKKEI PROGRESSO BC VIOLET 9 MI 0700 AM BLUEWATER JEFF BALTIC SCARPION PS…
Read MoreThe Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) did not close any bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway today (Thursday, April 4, 2019). The MVN manages the opening and closing of bays to ensure the maximum flow at New Orleans remains…
Read MoreColorado State University (CSU) has issued their initial 2019 Seasonal Atlantic Hurricane Forecast. Keep in mind, hurricanes prefer warm ocean temperatures and weak wind shear to both form, intensify and thrive. Overall, here are the main takeaways: CSU forecasts a…
Read MoreAttached is the NOAA/NWS Slide Briefing. Severe weather and heavy rainfall is predicted through Monday. Slides 12 and 13 provide an excellent summary.
Read MoreDAILY SHIPHOLD SCHEDULE=F. KING & C. JACKSON NAME OF VESSEL LAUNCH LOCATION TIME AGENCY NAME ***Kujawy BC Davant Davant 0700AM HOST BRETT Nordic Malmoe BC Davant Davant 0700AM GEN MARITIME DAN **Nikkei Progresso BC Violet 9 MI 0700 AM BLUEWATER…
Read MoreThe Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) did not close any bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway today (Wednesday, April 3, 2019). The MVN manages the opening and closing of bays to ensure the maximum flow at New Orleans remains at/or below the trigger point flow of 1.25 million cubic feet per…
Read MoreLAMA’s report on the Corps’ Mississippi River Maintenance Forum meeting held earlier today (Wednesday, April 3, 2019) and the corresponding agenda are attached. Please review the attachments for complete details. RE: CORPS’ MISSISSIPPI RIVER MAINTENANCE FORUM MEETING NOTES Maintenance Forum Notes April 3, 2019 The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New…
Read MoreThe USCG held a Port Coordination Team conference today. Here is a summary of that meeting.(Note: If you have trouble opening the links, try right-clicking on the link, then choose “Open Link”)Current River Stages The LMR stage at BR today…
Read MoreThe USCG has issued a Conditions of Entry (COE) Port Security Advisory (PSA) for the country of Seychelles (pronounced ’say-shelz’.)Because, like me, you are wondering where Seychelles is located: “The Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian…
Read MoreThe pilot pension surcharge for the 2nd QTR CY 2019 are:BAR – 10.60 MillsCRPPA – 27.48 MillsNOBRA – (Not yet received – will forward upon receipt)
Read MoreHighlights for Ocean-Going Vessels include: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…
Read MoreDAILY SHIPHOLD SCHEDULE F. KING / C. JACKSON NAME OF VESSEL LAUNCH LOCATION TIME AGENCY NAME PRETTY TEAM BC VIOLET MERAUX BOUY 1000 AM SOUTHPORT FABIO BALTIC SCORPION PS DAVANT DAVANT 1200 PM GEN STEAMSHIP ELVIN KUJAWY BC DAVANT DAVANT 1500…
Read MoreThe Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) District’s Lock and Waterway Status 60-Day Forecast as issued today (April 2, 2019) is attached. The status report includes conditions on the on the Calcasieu, Bayou Boeuf, Old RiverLocks, the East and West Calumet Floodgates. Updates are listed in bold. The continuing…
Read MoreThe Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) did not close any bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway today (Tuesday, April 2, 2019). The MVN manages the opening and closing of bays to ensure the maximum flow at New Orleans remains at/or below the trigger point flow of 1.25 million cubic feet per…
Read MoreThe information reproduced below and in the attachment was delivered to the entire Louisiana Delegation. Members are encouraged to share this request with their delegation contacts and to Government Relations staff. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I…
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