Received from CAPT Greg Bush, President of the Federal Pilots: ============================================================ From: Federal Pilot President <president@federalpilots.com> Subject: 12’ and falling Date: May 24, 2021 at 6:09:15 AM CDT Captain Branch,Please distribute to the membership at your convenience.As a result of the Carrollton Gauge…
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Received from CAPT Greg Bush, President of the Federal Pilots: ============================================================ From: Federal Pilot President Subject: 12’ and rising Date: May 20, 2021 at 6:06:22 AM CDT As a result of the Carrollton gauge reading 12’ and continuing to rise, The Associated Federal…
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18MAY2021 NOBRA Letter Effective immediately and continuing until the Carrollton Gauge reaches twelve (12) feet and falling: “Mooring and unmooring operations at all mid-stream transfer facilities and any berth that requires the use of a mooring boat shall be restricted…
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MSIB XXI-036 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XXI, Issue 035 “Carrollton Gauge 12 Feet and Rising”, originally published on May 14, 2021. When the Carrollton Gauge reads 12 feet and falling, the following requirements will no longer be…
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From CRPPA: =========================== From: Mark Nelson <mnelson@crescentpilots.com>Subject: 9 mile anchorageDate: May 15, 2021 at 7:44:47 PM CDTCaptain Ron,Due to congestion in the area, we will not be using 9 mile anchorage until further notice. The vessels currently in the anchorage can remain there…
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MSIB XXI-035 When the Carrollton Gauge reads 12 feet and rising, the following operating requirements go into effect: For all vessels operating in the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) below Mile Marker (MM) 233.9 Above Head of Passes (AHP), including South…
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MSIB XXI-031 As a result of the Bayou Sorrel river gauge reading 6.9 feet and rising, the COTP New Orleans has implemented an advisory with the following restrictions in accordance with the Waterways Action Plan Baton Rouge Annex: Bayou Sorrel…
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MSIB XXI-033 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 30’ and predicted to rise, the Captain of the Port of New Orleans has issued a safety advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile…
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From CRPPA: ========================================= From: Mark Nelson Subject: Max Recommended Draft Date: May 11, 2021 at 1:43:00 PM CDT To: “ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org” <ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org> Captain Ron, Per the Safe Navigation Committee of Louisiana state-commissioned river port pilots: Based on the current conditions, the maximum recommended freshwater draft…
Read More================================= From: Mark NelsonSubject: Max Recommended DraftDate: May 5, 2021 at 1:23:09 PM CDTCaptain Ron, Per the Safe Navigation Committee of Louisiana state-commissioned river port pilots: Based on the current conditions, the maximum recommended freshwater draft is 46’ effective immediately. Thanks. Regards, Mark NelsonCFO/COOCrescent River…
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MSIB XXI-032 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 30’ and predicted to rise, the Captain of the Port of New Orleans has issued a safety advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile…
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MSIB XXI-030 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Port Allen – Morgan City Alternate Route Mile Marker (MM) 47: Grosse Tete Bridge Under Repairs Mariners are advised that the Grosse Tete HWY 77 bridge, located at MM 47 of the Port Allen –…
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MSIB XXI-029 HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: MM 219 to MM 240 AHP LMR (30′ and falling) As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 30· and predicted to fall. the Captain of the Port of New Orleans has issued a safety…
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30APRIL2021: As a result of the Carrollton Gauge falling below 12’ overnight, we the Federal Pilots of Louisiana, rescind our 12’ and rising recommendations. All operational recommendations return to normal at this time. Greg BushPresidentThe Federal Pilots of Louisiana504-416-6727 president@federalpilots.com
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MSIB XXI-028 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XXI, Issue 013 “Carrollton Gauge 12 Feet and Rising”, originally published on March 11, 2021. When the Carrollton Gauge reads 12 feet and falling, the following requirements will no longer be…
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MSIB XXI-027 Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, Port Allen – Morgan City Alternate Route Mile Marker (MM) 47: Grosse Tete Bridge Under Repairs Mariners are advised that the Grosse Tete HWY 77 bridge, located at MM 47 of the Port Allen –…
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MSIB XXI-025 All mariners are advised that as a result of the Bayou Sorrel River gauge reading 6.9 feet and falling, the Bayou Sorrel and Port Allen Locks are open to navigation. The COTP New Orleans has also implemented an…
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MSIB XXI-026 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 35’ and predicted to fall, the Captain of the Port of New Orleans has issued a safety advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile…
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MSIB XXI-024 When the Baton Rouge gauge reads 37’ and falling, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, for Wilkinson Point,…
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MSIB XXI-023 When the Baton Rouge gauge reads 38’ and falling, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, for Wilkinson Point,…
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