USCG VTS Update: Minimum Safe Speed is Required from all Seagoing Vessels at MM 148.5 AHP
Due to a sunken Barge on the Batcher near the channel edge, a Minimum safe speed is required from all seagoing vessels at MM 148.5 AHP, RDB.
Read MoreDue to a sunken Barge on the Batcher near the channel edge, a Minimum safe speed is required from all seagoing vessels at MM 148.5 AHP, RDB.
Read MoreOfficial notice below. The sunken barge has been located and is not considered to be a hazard to navigation. The Mississippi River is open to all traffic from MM 147 to 150 AHP. For further information contact VTS LMR on…
Read MoreNotification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The Mississippi River is now open to all traffic between MM 147 to MM 150.
Read MoreThe USCG held a Port Coordination Team conference today. Here is a summary of that meeting.(Note: If you have trouble opening the links, try right-clicking on the link, then choose “Open Link”)Current River Stages The LMR stage at BR today…
Read MoreAttached is the February 2019 Vessel Movement Statistics Report, including totals and activity by agency and historical statistics. Last month, 456 ocean-going vessels entered the river. Of these, 398 were piloted by State Pilots and 58 were piloted by Federal Pilots. The…
Read MoreThe Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) intends to close 20 bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway today (Thursday, March 28, 2019). The MVN manages theopening and closing of bays to ensure the maximum flow at New Orleans remains at/or below the trigger point flow of 1.25 million cubic feet per…
Read MoreThe official notice has been clarified to show the range of the closure in the body of the message. The LMR is still closed between MM 147 to MM 150. Due to a sunken barge in the channel in the…
Read MoreDue to a sunken barge in the channel in the vicinity of MM 148.5 AHP the Mississippi River is closed to all traffic from MM 147 to MM 150 until further notice Official Notice is below. Due to a sunken barge in…
Read MoreNotification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Due to a sunken barge, the Lower Mississippi River is closed to all traffic from Mile 147 to Mile 150.
Read MoreDAILY SHIPHOLD SCHEDULE G. KNAPPER/ N. CARTER NAME OF VESSEL LAUNCH LOCATION TIME AGENCY NAME ****TENRO MARU Cresent Belmont BELMONT ACH 0700 AM BLUEWATER BRENT ***SAGE D NEW Cresent Grandview GRANDVIEW 0700 AM BLUEWATER JEFF ***ATLANTIC TULUM BC DOCKSIDE ACH 0700…
Read MoreThe Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) closed 24 bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway today (Wednesday, March 27, 2019). The MVN manages the opening and closing of bays to ensure the maximum flow at New Orleans remains at/or below the trigger point flow of 1.25 million cubic feet per…
Read MoreCoast Guard Sector New Orleans has issued an MSIB with the following Towing Vessel Safety Precautions During High Water. After careful coordination with, and input from, leaders throughout the towing industry, the Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans puts…
Read MoreDAILY SHIPHOLD SCHEDULE N. CARTER / L. NEWMAN NAME OF VESSEL LAUNCH LOCATION TIME AGENCY NAME ***ELSA OLDENDORFF PS LAGRANGE LAGRANGE 0700 AM NLD DERRICK BLUE DIAMOND BC LAGRANGE 0700 AM GMT JORDAN DEL PHI RANGER FIRST ST. AVE. WHARF 0700…
Read MoreThe Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) closed 20 bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway today (Tuesday, March 26, 2019). The MVN manages the opening and closing of bays to ensure the maximum flow at New Orleans remains at/or below the trigger point flow of 1.25 million cubic feet per…
Read MoreThere seems to be some confusion with the CRPPA 12 – Mile Anchorage restrictions. The CRPPA restrictions applies within the boundaries of 12-Mile Anchorage only. Please see attached image. Sincerely,Ronald W. Branch, CAPT. USCG (Ret.) PresidentLouisiana Maritime Association (LAMA) Ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org Desk: (504) 899-5535Cell: (330) 760-0786Website:…
Read MoreThe Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues responding to active shoaling in Southwest Pass (SWP) deposited by high river stages (flood event). There are two industry hopper dredges, two industry cutterhead dredges and one government hopper dredge…
Read MoreTOWING VESSEL SAFETY ALERT Recently there were three marine casualties that resulted in the sinking of towing vessels on the Lower Mississippi River. One of the casualties resulted in a fatality. These cases are all under investigation by the Coast…
Read MoreA Green Buoy has been reported to be blocking the Mississippi River below Gramercy Bridge, MM-145.5 AHOP. All vessels should proceed with caution.
Read MoreThe Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) did not close any bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway today (Monday, March 25, 2019). The MVN manages the opening and closing of bays to ensure the maximum flow at New Orleans remains at/or below the trigger point flow of 1.25 million…
Read MoreAs directed by the Safe Navigation Committee and Crescent River Port Pilots, when the river stage is 15’ or greater on the Carrollton Gauge, the following restrictions are in place at 12 Mile Anchorage: 1000’ spacing between ships from Stolthaven…
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