Effective immediately, all high water restrictions from mile 88 to mile 180 have been rescinded. Restrictions from 180 up to Baton Rouge are still in effect. ——————–I confirmed that the ‘daylight only’ transit restriction and ‘daylight only’ mooring restrictions from…
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LMR is OPEN to navigation High Water Pilot Restrictions per below. See the USCG MSIB Section on page 11 for High Water Advisories of the morning report. The additional following notices are in effect: 1. High Water Operations Restrictions NOBRA…
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The LMR is below 12 feet on the Carrollton Gauge.Per the attached CRPPA Letter of 2/22/19, the following CRPPA navigation provisions are currently in effect: ————————————————————————————————- 8 ft River Carrolton Gauge (Below 12’) • Below 8 feet Maximum length for General Anchorage 500 ft • 8ft and above Maximum length for General Anchorage 600 It • Head downs (daylight only) …
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The following was received from Federal Pilot President Captain Greg Bush: —————————As a result of the Carrollton Gage reading 11.94’ at 0600 this morning and continuing to fall; all high river recommendations from the Federal Pilots have been rescinded. Normal…
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The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) District’s Lock and Waterway Status 60-Day Forecast as issued today (Friday, August 19, 2019) is attached. The status report includes present conditions on the on the Bayou Boeuf, Old River, Leland Bowman,…
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As of yesterday afternoon we are no longer dealing with a vessel queue, and are bringing in vessels upon arrival as long as we have been given the proper notice as outlined by our tariff and provided we continue to have the…
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Carrollton Gauge At 12 Feet And Falling MSIB_Vol_XIX_Issue_063_Carrollton_Gauge_12_Feet_and_Falling.pdf As a result of the Carrollton Gauge reading 12 feet and expected to continue to fall, the following USCG operating requirements are no longer in effect: For all vessels operating in the Lower…
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LMR is OPEN to navigation High Water Pilot Restrictions per below. See the USCG MSIB Section on page 11 for High Water Advisories of the morning report. The additional following notices are in effect: 1. High Water Operations Restrictions NOBRA…
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This is being shared with you to encourage you to issue a similar requests to your contacts and Congressional Representatives for an increase to the funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Physical Oceanographic Real Time System (PORTS®)program. …
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LMR is OPEN to navigation High Water Pilot Restrictions per below. See the USCG MSIB Section on page 11 for High Water Advisories of the morning report. The additional following notices are in effect: 1. High Water Operations Restrictions NOBRA…
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The USCG COTP New Orleans has set a “One-Way Traffic” restriction effective immediately as follows: Where: MM 135.2 to MM 137.2, AHOP Time: 0600 to 1800 Daily Dates: August 6 to 26, 2019 (Subject to Change) Why: …
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RE: CORPS’ MISSISSIPPI RIVER MAINTENANCE FORUM MEETING NOTES LAMA Corps Mississippi River Maintenance Forum Meeting Notes 8719.pdf The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) holds monthly meetings to discuss channel conditions and related issues directly with the maritime industry. These…
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LMR is OPEN to navigation High Water Pilot Restrictions per below. See the USCG MSIB Section on page 11 for High Water Advisories of the morning report. The additional following notices are in effect: 1. High Water Operations Restrictions NOBRA…
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I attended a meeting with NOBRA Board of Examiner’s President Captain Michael Heitmeier today to discuss the current daylight only transit restrictions. Those restrictions remain in place. However, Captain Heitmeier said he would be consulting senior pilots during this week…
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SUBJECT: Port of Gramercy Fax Line Operating Normally Please be advised that the fax line, (225) 869-8909, at the Port of Gramercy is operational. You may begin to transmit lade orders, diversions, etc. by fax or email. If you choose…
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LMR is OPEN to navigation High Water Pilot Restrictions per below. See the USCG MSIB Section on page 11 for High Water Advisories of the morning report. The additional following notices are in effect: 1. High Water Operations Restrictions NOBRA…
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The Louisiana Department of Fish and Wildlife has issued the attached press release regarding illegal fishing by crew members on vessels anchored in Southwest Pass. There was an additional case reported just today by a local agent. In today’s case,…
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Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Dredging Update 8519 LMR Dredging Update 8519.pdf The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues dredging operations in response to active shoaling deposited by historic long-term high river stages (record flood event created by…
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Effective 1000 hrs. August 4, 2019 Official Notice is attached. RE: SOUTHWEST PASS, RECOMMENDED TRANSIT DRAFT BAR Pilots 44ft.pdf The Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans recommend that vessels transiting Southwest Pass from the Sea Buoy (Entrance Lighted…
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The government dustpan dredge WALLACE McGEORGE is expected to commence dredging operations at Alhambra Crossing (Mile 191 Above Head of Passes [AHP]) on Thursday, August 8, 2019. The White Castle Anchorage (Mile 191.1 AHP to Mile 190.4 AHP) will be…
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