This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) summarizes MSIBs detailing ongoing operations in the New Orleans Captain of the Port Zone that will remain active into 2025.
MSIB Vol XV, Issue 013: Vessel Anchoring Capabilities, published January 28, 2015.
MSIB Vol XVIII, Issue 017: Mississippi River Regulated Navigation Area Vessel Requirements, published March 09, 2018.
MSIB Vol XVIII, Issue 035: Submittal Time Required for Explosive Load Out Applications Reviewed by Sector New Orleans, published June 18, 2018.
MSIB Vol XIX, Issue 007: Towing Vessel Safety Advisory During High Water, published January 15, 2019.
MSIB Vol XIX, Issue 075: Oversized Tow Requests, published October 16, 2019.
MSIB Vol XX, Issue 004: Credentialing of Law Enforcement Officials, published January 14, 2020.
MSIB Vol XX, Issue 006: Regulations for Shipboard Fumigation, published January 14, 2020.
MSIB Vol XX, Issue 007: Safe Carriage of Solid Bulk Cargoes, published January 14, 2020.
MSIB Vol XX, Issue 008: Safe Carriage of Coal Cargoes, published January 14, 2020.
MSIB Vol XXII Issue 030: Addressing Cyber Risk at MTSA Regulated Facilities, published May 25, 2022.
MSIB Vol XXIII Issue 057: Use of Software or Mechanical-Based Engine or Shaft Power Limiters, published September 28, 2023.
MSIB Vol XXIV, Issue 004: Seafarers’ Access to Maritime Facilities, published January 8, 2024.
MSIB Vol XXIV, Issue 005: Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Reporting Processes, published January 12, 2024.
MSIB Vol XXIV, Issue 066: Low Water Safety Advisory: MM 0.0 to MM 303 AHP LMR, published August 24, 2024.
MSIB Vol XXIII, Issue 044: Safety Advisory – Guide Wall Construction on the Bayou Sorrel Lock at Mile Marker 36 Morgan City – Port Allen Alternate Route – Update 04, published September 3, 2024.
MSIB Vol XXIV, Issue 078: Notification of Marine Casualty and Hazardous Condition, published October 29, 2024.
MSIB Vol XXIV, Issue 079: 4-Hour Advanced Notice of Transfer – Update to Procedures, published November 5, 2024.
All MSIBs not listed above or in MSIB Vol XXV, Issue 003 that were published prior to January 1, 2025, are effectively canceled. All MSIBs issued on or after January 1, 2025, remain in effect unless otherwise cancelled.
All interested navigation stakeholders are highly encouraged to subscribe to the Captain of the Port New Orleans’ Navigation Outlook email here: https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDHSCG/subscriber/new. Subscribers should enter their preferred email, then ensure “VTS LMR” is selected under ‘Mariners Tab’ and submit. This email distribution list is seasonally active based upon operations and activities within the COTP zone.
For further information, contact the following:
Sector New Orleans Command Center (24 hours): (504) 365-2545
Vessel Traffic Service (24 hours): (504) 365-2514, VHF-FM channels 5A, 12 or 67
Sector New Orleans Waterways Management: (504) 365-2280, SecNOLA-WPM@uscg.mil
MSU Baton Rouge Waterways Management: (225) 298-5400 x230, MSUBatonRougeWWM@uscg.mil
