Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Inbound Convoy
Today’s Inbound convoy is estimated to begin cross-in at approximately 1300 local.See attached.
Read MoreToday’s Inbound convoy is estimated to begin cross-in at approximately 1300 local.See attached.
Read MoreInbound Convoy (See attached list) Currently 4 vessels have crossed in and 14 more are in the queue to enter. Outbound Convoy (See attached list) 13 vessels are scheduled to get underway sailing outbound between 1800 – 2115. One more…
Read MoreThe Coast Guard’s Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River (VTS LMR) adjusted the established Vessel Traffic Measure at Cubits Gap (Mile 4 Above Head of Passes (AHP) to Mile 2 AHP). The VTS Measure was originally enacted after the grounding…
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Read MoreThe USCG has removed their draft restriction at Cubit’s Gap; MM 02 to MM04 AHOP. “The maximum draft should be determined at Master/Pilot discretion.” Accordingly, the Crescent Pilots have set a maximum draft of 46’ for the same area (MM…
Read MoreFrom CBP: ——————— CSMS# 19-000006 – Resolved: AES direct filing issues 01/07/2019 11:34 AM EST ExportThe issue that impacted users from accessing AES Direct portal is now resolved. CBP Technical team will continue to monitor the application. ——————–
Read MoreA representative from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has confirmed that the revetment operations at Poydras, Mile 81 Above Head of Passes on the left descending bank have resumed. The work at Poydras is now expected to be completed…
Read MoreThe 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 dredges, one industry hopper, one government hopper and one industry cutterhead working to restore…
Read MoreThe inbound convoy has crossed in. Outbound convoy now underway. (See attached) Another inbound convoy will follow in the morning. Reminder: Revetment ops will commence at 0600 tomorrow morning. (Click here) Sea-going deep draft vessels are restricted to one-way traffic…
Read MoreThe USCG has issued a VTS Measure for the LMR, MM 167.5 to MM 254.5, AHOP. River levels have reached 35’ on the Baton Rouge Gauge and rising. This measure is effective immediately. The full VTS Measure with…
Read MoreAttached are two lists. The list of vessels currently underway outbound. The list of vessels that will be brought in after the outbounds clear SWP.
Read MoreEffective 2030 on Saturday, January 05, 2019, this Measure is in effect with the following provisions: Sea-going deep draft vessels from MM 02 to MM 04 AHP: Restricted to a maximum allowable freshwater draft of 44 feet. One-way traffic, with no meeting or overtaking of vessels with…
Read MoreNotification from: Louisiana Maritime Association From the U.S. Coast Guard. Effective 8:30 pm today, Saturday, January 05, 2019, the following V.T.S. measure is in effect with the following provisions. All Sea-going deep draft vessels are restricted to a maximum draft of 44 feet from Mile…
Read MoreThe USCG has modified the VTS Measure at Cubit’s Gap. There is NO CHANGE to the 42’ Draft Restriction. One-Way Traffic now applies to vessels drafting 40’ or greater. Vessels with less than 40′ draft may meet or overtake in…
Read MoreCurrently I have the following two vessels which measure over 700’ LOA and are located above MM 81.0 AHOP. KATAGALAN WISDOM III, LOA – 787′, Draft 44’, Current Location – MM 146.18 HIROSHIMA STAR, LOA – 751’, Draft 45’, Current…
Read MoreThe USCG hosted a conference today to discuss the current LMR Navigation situation. DRAFT RESTRICTION IN PLACE “Maximum allowable freshwater draft of 42 feet and one-way traffic from MM 02 to MM 04 AHOP at all times until further notice.”…
Read MoreEffective as of 2200 local today. All Sea-going deep draft vessels are restricted to a maximum allowable freshwater draft of 42 feet and one-way traffic from MM 02 to MM 04 AHP at all times until further notice. VTS LMR Measure 1419 2200[1].pdf Vessel…
Read MoreThe Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) is responding to shoaling in Southwest Pass (SWP) created by the elevated river stages. There are two industry hopper dredges and one industry cutterhead dredge working to restore and maintain the…
Read MoreThe current outbound convoy consist of the following vessels (in descending order): KEY PACIFICO @ 56.72 AHOP S_BRILLIANT GLADIATOR DIANTHUS SEA VOYAGER SPAR VEGA UBC BREMEN @ 11.21 BHOP Once the KEY PACIFICO crosses out SWP; an Inbound convoy will…
Read MoreUpdate as of 0800 local, January 5, 2019. DRAFT RESTRICTION “Maximum allowable freshwater draft of 42 feet and one-way traffic from MM 02 to MM 04 AHOP at all times until further notice.” FOG LMR is currently Open to…
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