Updated Required NCB Grain Stability Calculation Form
GSCF Fillable NCB Form 7-3 (Feb18) saveable.pdf LAMA Members, the following was received from NCB: ————————- We have just received a new revised NCB Grain Stability Calculation Form (Rev Feb18) Our corporate office requires this form to be used for any new…
Read MoreBAR Increases SWP Draft to 43 Feet
The BAR Pilots have increased the maximum recommended freshwater draft in SWP to 43’. Official notice forthcoming.
Read MoreMSIB XIX-054: Baton Rouge 42′ and Falling Safety Advisory
USCG Sector New Orleans has issued the attached MSIB addressing the falling river levels (Below 42’ on the Baton Rouge Gage). Highlights for Ocean-going vessels include: Ocean Going Vessel requirements, Baton Rouge Harbor (MM 225-234) 1. Ocean going vessels must…
Read MoreLOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER (LMR) NAVIGATION CONDITIONS
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…
Read MoreBonnet Carré Spillway Operation 71819
The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) did not open or close any bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway (Mile 128.8 to 127.3 Above Head of Passes [AHP]) today (Thursday, July 18, 2019). The maximum flow above the Bonnet Carré…
Read MorePRESS RELEASE: Soybeans Farmers Strategically Invest In the Key Link in Supply Chain
The Big River Coalition received the attached Press Release from our colleagues at the Soy Transportation Coalition (STC) and wanted to update our membership of the United Soybean Board’s financial commitment to the Mississippi River Ship Channel (MRSC) Deepening Project. …
Read MoreLower Mississippi River (LMR) Dredging Update 71819
Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Dredging Update 71819 LMR Dredging Update 71819.pdf The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues dredging operations in response to active shoaling deposited by long-term high river stages (historic flood event and record precipitation…
Read MoreUpdate on Recapitalization of the US Army Corps of Engineers Hopper Dredge Fleet (UNCLASSIFIED)
The information below and attached was provided to Major General Scott A. Spellmon as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Deputy Commanding General of Civil and Emergency Operations in response to his letter (attached) to the Big River Coalition…
Read MoreLOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER (LMR) NAVIGATION CONDITIONS
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…
Read MoreLOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER (LMR) NAVIGATION CONDITIONS
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…
Read MoreDAILY SHIPHOLD
DAILY SHIPHOLD SCHEDULE J. DELANEY / M. HILL NAME OF VESSEL LAUNCH LOCATION TIME AGENCY NAME ******BULK ECUADOR POLAND AVE. WHARF 0700 AM NEWSHIP JAY IONIC AVONDALE WEIGH BERTH 1200 PM SOUTHPORT BRIAN DAIWAN LEADER PS BC BC…
Read MoreBonnet Carré Spillway Operation 71619
The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) did not open or close any bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway (Mile 128.8 to 127.3 Above Head of Passes [AHP]) today (Tuesday, July 16, 2019). The maximum flow above the Bonnet Carré…
Read MoreCRPPA Sets 44′ Max Draft
CRPPA has set the maximum recommended draft for their AOR at 44’. (See below) Note that the BAR Pilot SWP maximum recommended draft is still at 42’. Please find below correspondence between Safe Navigation Committee and the Crescent River Port…
Read MoreLOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER (LMR) NAVIGATION CONDITIONS
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…
Read MoreDAILY SHIPHOLD
DAILY SHIPHOLD SCHEDULE F. KING / G. KNAPPER NAME OF VESSEL LAUNCH LOCATION TIME AGENCY NAME ALCOR MILAN ST. WHARF 1200 PM SOUTHPORT JEFF MAPLE STAR Cooper Darrow Mile 179 1600 PM SOUTHPORT JEFF BULK ECUADOR POLAND AVE.…
Read MoreBonnet Carré Spillway Operation 71519
The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) did not open or close any bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway (Mile 128.8 to 127.3 Above Head of Passes [AHP]) today (Monday, July 15, 2019). The maximum flow above the Bonnet CarréSpillway…
Read MoreLower Mississippi River (LMR) Dredging Update 71519
Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Dredging Update 71519 LMR Dredging Update 71519.pdf The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) has resumed dredging operations in Southwest Pass (SWP) and on the Crossings Above New Orleans to respond to active shoaling…
Read MoreLOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER (LMR) NAVIGATION CONDITIONS
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…
Read MoreMSIB XIX-053: RNA East Open
RNA East has been rescinded. MSIB attached and below. Regulated Navigation Areas MSIB_Vol_XIX_Issue_053_RNA_East_Open.pdf Effective immediately, the Captain of the Port New Orleans (COTP) rescinds the enforcement of the Hurricane Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) East (the Inner Harbor Navigational Channel south…
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