An updated list of Inbounds is provided below. Reminder *************************************************** Per BAR Pilot President Captain Michael Miller’s message of 01/12/2019: ———————————————- Please see attached list of inbounds as received from CRPPA dispatch. Please review the scheduled list of inbound vessels to…
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The USCG has issued their High Water Safety Advisory for the LMR, MM 167.5 to MM 245.5, AHOP. Highlights for Vessels Include: Ocean Going Vessel requirements, Baton Rouge Harbor (MM 225-234): 1. Ocean going vessels must use tug escorts with…
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From the CRPPA Safe Navigation Committee: ———————————————– Forwarding correspondence between the Safe Navigation Committee and CRPPA: Safe Navigation Recommendations: -Maximum freshwater draft 45’00” -One way traffic for 2 vessels over 42’, from 1 mile above to 1 mile below…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The CRPPA Safe Navigation Committee has raised the Maximum Freshwater Draft Recommendation to 45 feet. Also, One-way traffic for 2 vessels drafting over 42 feet from 1 mile above to 1 mile below the Lower…
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See attached. Please see updated list on inbounds for tonight, ships are in no particular order. # X-IN INBOUNDS 1 1130 LR1 CARRIER 2 1150 CMB CHIKAKO 3 1240 BELFOREST 4 1345 BOW TONE 5 1345 CHEMBULK MINNEAPOLIS 6…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) is responding to shoaling in Southwest Pass (SWP) created by the extended period of elevated river stages. The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) is responding to shoaling…
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Here’s a list of current inbound vessels. BAR Pilots report another list to follow soon. # X-IN INBOUNDS 1 AS PETULIA 2 TATE J 3 STOLT SPRUCE 4 DELPHI 5 UL TRA PUMA 6 FJ EMERALD 7 ROYAL KNIGHT…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) is responding to shoaling in Southwest Pass (SWP) created by the extended period of elevated river stages. The MVN indicated that the Red Flag Emergency Call Out request has been approved,…
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Pilots are bringing some inbounds in between outbound traffic. My understanding is these are in no particular order nor are the times if any significance. If you wish to adjust vessels for entry please contact BAR pilot dispatch. # X-IN…
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Agents; In addition to the information requested below; please forward me any information regarding vessels that are planning to light-load due to the draft restrictions. One again, please use the format: Name of Vessel: Draft: (Planned and Light Load) Cargo:…
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Agents, I’ve been asked to collect information regarding vessel’s drafts. I’m requesting the following: First: Please ensure the Master of all vessels enter the correct current draft information in their vessels AIS information. If all vessels comply with this; the…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) is responding to shoaling in Southwest Pass (SWP) created by the elevated river stages. The MVN advertised a hopper bid earlier today (Thursday, January 10, 2019) and did not receive any…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The Crescent River Pilots have set a draft restriction of 44 feet.
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CRPPA has set the following draft restriction: -Maximum freshwater draft 44’00”-One way traffic for 2 vessels over 40’, from 1 mile above to 1 mile below Lower Gap Light See below. Forwarding correspondence between the Safe Navigation Committee and…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association M/V PICTOR is off ground and underway. There is no further information regarding any draft restrictions at this time.
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The M/V PICTOR is aground at Cubits Gap, Mississippi River MM-3.2 AHOP. All southbound ships are going to anchor. All northbound ships below Cubits Gap are stopped in Southwest Pass. Three tugs are en route. Small vessels may pass with…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The M/V PICTOR is aground at Cubits Gap, Mississippi River MM-3.2 AHOP. All southbound ships are going to anchor. All northbound ships below Cubits Gap are stopped in Southwest Pass. Three tugs are en route.
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) is responding to shoaling in Southwest Pass (SWP) created by the elevated river stages. There are three hopper dredges and one cutterhead working to restore and maintain the Ship Channel in…
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