There will be a USCG Temporary Safety Zone as follows: When: Monday, March 4, 2019Time: 1800 – 1900 LocalWhere: MM 93.0 to 96.0, AHOP, LMRWhy: Fireworks associated with Lundi Gras events. All vessels are prohibited from entering the safety zone…
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Good Morning, Due to the river reaching 16’ at the Carrollton Gauge, the following restrictions will be in effect on the NOBRA Pilots’ route as of 1200 local today: MM 233.0AHP-MM 90.5AHP – southbound vessels will be daylight only…
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The High Water Advisory for MM 167.5 to MM 254.5 AHP has been updated for the Baton Rouge Gauge at 40’ and Rising. Highlights:Ocean Going Vessel requirements, Baton Rouge Harbor (MM 225-234) 1. Ocean going vessels must use tug escorts…
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From Federal Grain Inspection Service/GIPSA/USDA:—————————————Good Morning Ron, We will be working normal schedule through Mardi Gras; though in the past a couple of elevators have adjusted hours. We have not been advised of any reduced hours or closures as of this point. Thanks,Ken Kenneth…
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See below for hold-in tug requirements and other high water provisions. Dock Plan Subject: ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Dock Plan – 27FEB AM Good Morning, HIGHWATER CURRENTLY 40.8FT AND RISING, CREST EXPECTED ON BRRF DOCK GAUGE 44.2FT AROUND 18MAR.HOLD-IN TUGS REQUIRED AS PER…
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Service to ships and ocean-going barges has been suspended. See below for further information. Subject: RE: Marine Dock Procedure for Low/High Water Stages – February 21, 2019 The river stage as observed at Baton Rouge has now reached 40 ft. At this…
Read MoreAgents,The below trade notice provides instructions on how to upload Vessel Documents in the Document Imaging System.The intent of this program is to eliminate the need for agents to produce original vessels documents when entering and clearing a vessel. The steps…
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Here is today’s USCG Port Coordination Team High Water Conference Report and River Condition Report.Current River Stages The LMR stage at BR today (1100) was at 39.59 feet. The LMR stage at New Orleans today (1100 Hours) was at 15.66…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues responding to shoaling in Southwest Pass (SWP) deposited by elevated river stages that began in November 2018. There are two government hopper dredges (WHEELER and McFARLAND) working under Red Flag…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The SBI HYDRA is off ground and underway up bound at this time. The channel at the Head of Passes is clear. There has been no report of any change in the recommended draft at this…
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No ships/ocean-going barges are allowed at the dock when the river reaches 40.0ft.As a reminder, this requires us to have a standby tow boat at the dock on a 24-hr basis. Box barges continue to be prohibited and will be rejected. Subject: RE: Marine Dock Procedure…
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High river requirements for ExxonMobll Baton Rouge are provided below.Here is the specific tug hold-in requirements: Further requirements are provided below. Subject: ExxonMobil Baton Rouge Dock Plan – 25FEB AM Good Morning, HIGHWATER CURRENTLY 40.6FT AND RISING, CREST EXPECTED ON BRRF DOCK GAUGE…
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The SBI HYDRA (Draft 42’8”), while transiting down bound, lost power while turning down into SWP. The vessel is now aground just below Head of Passes.Three (3) tugs are working the vessel at this time. Attempting to get more tugs to…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues responding to shoaling in Southwest Pass (SWP) deposited by elevated river stages that began in November 2018. There are two government hopper dredges (WHEELER and McFARLAND) working under Red Flag…
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A weather front is expected to move through in the early morning.It is expected that the fog that has socked in the LMR below New Orleans will clear. The pilots are wanting to sail and cross-in as many vessels as…
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Highlights for Ocean-Going Vessels: Ocean Going Vessel requirements, Baton Rouge Harbor MM 225-234: Ocean going vessels must use tug escorts with adequate horsepower alongside while transiting upbound past the I-10 Bridge to dock, as well as departing the dock and…
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As a reminder, the CRPPA High River Advisory is attached.Summary:12 ft River Carrolton Gauge Any mooring operations requiring a line boat. (daylight only) Chalmette Slip (daylight only) two tractor tugs; No stern-first. No head downs 16 ft River Carrolton Gauge Vessel draft in excess of 30 ft or greater and pilot ordered after 1600 hrs and fog predicted: Minimum one assist tug required The update from previous recommendations is the 12ft. River Recommendations now include daylight only for “Any mooring operations requiring a line…
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This MSIB includes the following: Until further notice, vessel-to-vessel cargo transfers are prohibited unless specifically approved in advance by the Captain of the Port (COTP). This temporary VTS Measure restricts the cargo transfers authorized in designated anchorages as noted 33…
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This Measure is needed to protect persons and vessels from the potential safety hazards associated with U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) opening the Bonnet Carre Spillway on or about February 28, 2019.Effective at 0700 on February 26, 2019,…
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Good Afternoon, I wanted to let everyone know that Marine Industry Day will now be held on May 30, 2019. We will return to the Ace Hotel in New Orleans, and we are working on another great agenda full of…
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