The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to respond to the shoaling in Southwest Pass and on the Crossings Above New Orleans created by the extended high river stages of early 2018. The MVN is actively dredging…
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We are less than two weeks away from our annual Marine Industry Day conference! If you have not yet registered, please do so at http://marineindustryday2018.eventbrite.com. Our working agenda is available on the website at http://gnopsc.org/annual-conference and you can look for…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to respond to the shoaling in Southwest Pass as related to the extended high river stages of early 2018. The MVN has commenced dredging operations on the Crossings Above New…
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Below is information on how to make a claim for damages resulting from the oil spill incident of 12 April 2018. PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 USC 2714(c)), the PAC ANTARES, owned and/or…
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Pilots are still experiencing problems in the BAR Pilot reach. Captain Miller has no predictions when the recommended draft could be increased from the current 44’ maximum.
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The following was received from the USCG Port State Control Supervisor: In the past week, we have had 2 vessels depart the river while under COTP Order restricting such action. In both cases, the agents failed to communicate to the…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to respond to the shoaling in Southwest Pass as related to the extended high river stages of early 2018. The MVN has commenced dredging operations with all three dustpan dredges…
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recently released $40 million of the $359 million from the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-123) Initial Damage Estimates to the Operation and Maintenance account of the USACE’s Mississippi Valley New…
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2018.05.15 NOBRA Rescission High Water Restrictions – 12 feet and falling.pdf 12’ Gauge Restrictions Rescinded 05/15/2018 Due to the Mississippi River reaching twelve feet and falling, the restrictions on daylight mooring are rescinded. We currently have no high water restrictions…
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12’ Gauge Restrictions Rescinded 05/15/2018 As a result of the Carrollton Gauge reading 12’ and continuing to fall, we are rescinding our recommendation that all mooring operations requiring a line boat be conducted between the official times of sunrise and…
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NOBRA Pilots – 12 Foot Gauge Restrictions w/ Additional Information Rescinded on 05/15/2018 The Carrollton Gage in New Orleans has reached twelve (12) feet. Effective 12:00 a.m., February 28, 2018, NOBRA will implement the following restriction as mandated by…
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Federal Pilots – 12 Foot Gauge Restrictions Rescinded on 05/15/2018 As a result of the Carrollton Gage reading 12′ and continuing to rise; The Federal Pilots are recommending the following operational restrictions. All head down landings shall cease until the…
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This MSIB supersedes MSIB 28 – Carrollton Gauge at 15 Feet and Falling. Highlights include: Restrictions no longer in effect: Specific stricter barge fleeting standards. Specific high-water requirements for vessels in South Pass and SW Pass. Specific VTS Measure for…
Read MoreSouthern Currents 18-028.pdf SUBJECT: Carriers’ and Importers’ Responsibility Relating to Liquid Bulk Cargo Releases This Southern Currents Supersedes Southern Currents 11-008 Issued on October 7, 2011. Section 1: Carriers’ Responsibilities Relating to Liquid Bulk Cargo References: 19CFR4.12, 19CFR141.68(a)(1), 19CFR151.41-47, and 19CFR158.13…
Read MoreSouthern Current 3-18.pdf Supersedes: 17-009 SUBJECT: Updated New Orleans Tri-Port Guidance on CBP Form 3171 Submissions When submitting the CBP Form 3171, Application for Permit, Special License, Unlading, Lading, Overtime Services, to CBP for approval, vessel agents must ensure that…
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MARINE INDUSTRY DAY 2018 will be May 24, 2018 at the Ace Hotel New Orleans, 600 Carondelet Street. This event has always been free to attend, thanks to our generous sponsors and exhibitors. If you are interested in supporting this year’s event or…
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There was a release of fuel oil this morning near Shell Norco, MM 126, LMR. Any vessel that is contaminated (meaning, has oil on the hull), must contact: Chaffe McCall LLP (504) 585-7000 NOTE: “Any vessel that believes they may…
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Federal Pilots 44 Ft Draft Recommendation April 2018.pdf Due to the continued shoaling and ongoing dredging operations between the Southwest Pass Seabuoy and mm 1.5 AHP; The Federal Pilots of Louisiana are recommending a maximum freshwater deep draft of 44′…
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CRPPA Draft Increase 44 Feet April 2018.pdf CRPPA has increased it’s allowable draft to 44’ freshwater. REMINDER: The BAR and Federal Pilots still have a maximum allowable draft of 42’ freshwater. There is no indication of any increase the draft…
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CRPPA Draft Reduction to 42 Feet April 15 .pdf The Crescent Pilots have decided to reduce the dra9 in the Gap area to 42 feet.
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