MSIB XXIV-074 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Safety Measures to protect persons and vessels from the potential safety hazards associated with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ construction of an emergency Saltwater…
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SC 24-029 Blanket Delay in Departure: The CBP Area Port Director has approved a blanket Delay in Departure for those vessels unable to depart the lower Mississippi River due to Hurricane Francine. If possible, vessel agents should request a Delay…
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MSIB XXIV-073 UPDATE 3 Effective September 13th, 2024 at 1200, the Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans has set port condition NORMAL. Vessel movement and cargo operations are authorized within the COTP New Orleans Zone, as described in Title…
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SC 24-028 In-Person Appointments: Due to predicted heavy weather from Tropical Storm Francine, the Customhouse Marine Division will close Wednesday, September 11, 2024, for in-person, paper vessel entrance and clearance transactions. Automated Vessel Processing: CBP’s Vessel Entrance and Clearance System…
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MSIB XXIV-072 At 0400 local time, September 11th, 2024, in preparation for the approaching Hurricane Francine, the Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector New Orleans will set Port Condition ZULU in accordance with the Maritime Hurricane Contingency Port Plan (MHCPP)…
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MSIB XXIV-071 UPDATE 1 ***UPDATE*** RNA Status: At 1300 local time, September 10th, 2024, the Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans has ordered the enforcement of Hurricane Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) – East and Hurricane Regulated Navigation Area (RNA)…
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MSIB XXIV-070 At 1500 local time on September 9, 2024, in preparation for the approaching Tropical Storm Francine, the Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans has set Port Condition X-RAY in accordance with the Maritime Hurricane Contingency Port Plan…
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MSIB XXIV-069 At 1200 local time, September 9th, 2024, in preparation for the approaching severe weather associated with Tropical Storm Francine, the Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans has set Port Condition WHISKEY in accordance with the Maritime Hurricane…
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SC 24-027 Please find below the adjusted Customs User Fees effective October 1, 2024. Class Code Description Fee Limitation 491 Commercial Vessel Arrival Fee $571.81 $7,792.05 498 Barge/Bulk Carrier Arrival Fee $143.93 $1,962.73 481 APHIS User Fee $2,903.73 494 Private…
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MSIB XXIV-068 UPDATE 1 ** Update** The 10-hour closure for Grosse Tete bridge testing has been rescheduled from September 12th, 2024, to September 18th, 2024, due to the impending TS FRANCINE. MSIB XXIV-068 The Captain of the Port New Orleans…
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MSIB XXIV-067 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Morgan City – Port Allen Alternate Route at mile marker 64. Mariners are advised that Port Allen Lock will be closed…
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MSIB XXIV-066 This MSIB covers BOTH Sector New Orleans and MSU Baton Rouge AORs. The National Weather Service forecasts low river stages will continue during the next 28 days. Lower Mississippi River (LMR) users should plan for extreme low water…
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MSIB XXIV-065 The Captain of the Port New Orleans, in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, will establish a series of VTS measures for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR)…
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MSIB XXIV-064 1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge expected to read 12 feet and continue to fall, the COTP New Orleans has issued a low water safety advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR)…
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MSIB XXIV-062-2 The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port New Orleans, under the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, will establish a moving safety zone around the Fete-Dieu Du Mississippi Flotilla. The moving safety zone will extend…
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MSIB XXIV-062 1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 16 feet and below, the COTP New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory provision from Mile Marker (MM) 225 to MM 228.3, Lower Mississippi River (LMR). This safety…
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Please find HERE a copy of the latest Associated Branch Pilots of the Port of New Orleans Tariff which goes into effect August 1, 2024.
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UPDATE 15AGU2024 **Update** The Port Allen Lock will reopen to marine traffic at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, August 16, 2024. MSIB XXIV-061 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Morgan…
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MSIB XXIV-060 Construction activities are complete on the LA-1 Bridge. The Port Allen Alternate Route at MM 63.7 is open to marine traffic. This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XXIV Issue 055, Safety Advisory – LA Highway…
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MSIB XXIV-059 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XXIV, Issue 054. The COTP New Orleans has cancelled all requirements contained in MSIB Volume XXIV, Issue 054. For further information, contact the following: Coast Guard Sector New Orleans…
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