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Jul
12
Jul
CRPPA Billing Errors
Received from CRPPA: “Please be aware that we had a software glitch in our billing system. It is likely that any invoice you received with an INVOICE DATE of July 9 – July 12 is incorrect. If the invoice is one affected…
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12
Jul
Soy Transportation Coalition: A National Investment with Local Farmer Benefit – Cost-Savings of MS River Ship Channel at 50 Feet
The Big River Coalition (BRC) has been cooperatively engaged with the Soy Transportation Coalition’s (STC) Executive Director Mike Steenhoek and Ken Eriksen of Informa Economics on supportive efforts to deepen the Mississippi River Ship Channel to 50 feet. Last year…
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12
Jul
LAMA’s Corps Mississippi River Maintenance Forum Meeting Notes 71118
The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) holds monthly meetings to discuss channel conditions and related issues directly with the maritime industry. These meetings are usually scheduled for 0900 hours on the first Wednesday of the month. LAMA encourages our…
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07
Jul
BAR Pilots SWP 45 Feet
BAR SWP 45 Feet July 7 2017.pdf RE: SOUTHWEST PASS, RECOMMENDED DRAFT LIMITATION The Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans recommend that vessels transiting Southwest Pass from the Sea Buoy (Entrance Lighted Whistle Buoy “SW”) to Mile 1.5…
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04
Jul
Safety Zones – River Closures for Fireworks Display JULY 4, 2018
Safety Zones on the Lower Mississippi River July 4,2018 are as follows: 1. Between MM 94.3 and MM 95.3 from 2055 to 2140 local, and 2. Between MM 216.5 and MM 217.5 from 2030 to 2145 local, and 3.…
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02
Jul
White Castle Anchorage – Closure
It has been requested by the Dredge Wallace McGeorge that we close White Castle Anchorage due to their operations in the area. This closure is effective immediately and will last for approximately two weeks. I will try to get you…
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02
Jul
New USDA Shiphold Phone Number
USDA has notified us that as of today, July 2, the new shiphold phone number is (985)235-5044.
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01
Jul
VTS Measure Rescinded – No meeting or overtaking, ships and large tows, MM-117.3 to MM-118.3
The Subject VTS measure has been rescinded. The vessel has cleared and is anchored in an authorized anchorage. Due to a Dead Ship anchored outside of an authorized anchorage @ MM123.9 AHP, oneway traffic btwn Deep Draft Vessels, and Deep…
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01
Jul
USCG VTS Measure – No meeting or overtaking, ships and large tows, MM-117.3 to MM-118.3
Due to a Dead Ship anchored outside of an authorized anchorage @ MM123.9 AHP, oneway traffic btwn Deep Draft Vessels, and Deep Draft Vessels and Large Tows is directed. Vessels may contact the M/V PHOENIX ADMIRAL on VHF FM…
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29
Jun
Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Dredging Update 62918
The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to respond to the shoaling, created by the extended high river stages of early 2018, in Southwest Pass and on the Crossings Above New Orleans. The MVN is actively dredging…
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29
Jun
VTS Measure – No meeting or overtaking, ships and large tows, MM-117.3 to MM-118.3
Due to construction barges extending 230 ft. into the navigable waterway at ADM Growmark, MM-117.8 RDB, a VTS Measure has been established for one-way, no meetingor overtaking, between all ships and large tow boats, from MM-117.3 to MM-118.3. In addition, slowest safe…
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28
Jun
USCG Safety Zones for Fireworks Displays June 30 – July 4
USCG Safety Zones for firework displays are as follows. Note: All vessels are prohibited from entering these safety zones unless they have been granted permission by the Captain of the Port New Orleans or designated representative. The Captain of the…
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28
Jun
Mid River Marine Services Phone Service Restored
The following notice was received from Mid River Marine Services: “Good Afternoon, Thanks for your assistance ! If you can be so kind to send out the below as now the phones are up and working. =========================================================================== Good…
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28
Jun
Mid River Marine Services Phone Outage
The following notice was received from Mid River Marine Services: “Good day, Please be advised that our voice carrier is currently experiencing some technical difficulties causing our phone system to be temporarily inoperable. The glitch is being worked…
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27
Jun
National Waterways Conference – 2018 Annual Meeting – New Orleans, LA
“The National Waterways Conference (NWC), established in 1960, is the leading national organization to advocate for funding and common sense policies and laws that recognize the widespread public benefits of our nation’s water resources infrastructure.” The NWC will host its…
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27
Jun
NAMO – CBP Trade Day Meeting June 14
The National Association of Maritime Organizations (NAMO) meet with high ranking members of U.S. Customs and Border Protection at their headquarters in Washington, DC on June 14, 2018. The undersigned serves as a Vice President representing the Gulf of Mexico…
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27
Jun
UPDATE: USACE Work Plan Distribution FY 2018
In spite of the $55 million in supplemental funding the Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) has received in Fiscal Year 2018 (FY 18), the Coalition estimates an additional need of $35 million to dredge the Hopper Dredge Disposal Area…
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