The USDA Grain Inspection Office is currently unable to retrieve voicemails that have been left on some of their phone lines. If you are trying to reach them or have left a voicemail this morning, please email Wallace.Martin@ams.usda.govand Nathaniel.M.Puryear@ams.usda.gov.
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The USCG held a Port Coordination Team conference today. Here is a summary of that meeting.(Note: If you have trouble opening the links, try right-clicking on the link, then choose “Open Link”)Current River Stages The LMR stage at BR today…
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Agents are reminded to check the USCG Vetted List daily. If a vessel is over 6 hours off of the reported arrival time, then an updated eNOA is required. If the eNOA is not updated, the vessel will be moved to…
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8th Annual Marine Industry Day Hosted By the Greater New Orleans Port Safety Council Where: Ace Hotel, 600 Carondelet, New OrleansWhen: May 30th, 2019 What it is:This one-day conference features presentations, panels, communication, and networking opportunities for entire the maritime industry in Southern Louisiana.…
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The USCG held a Port Coordination Team conference today. Here is a summary of that meeting.Current River Stages The LMR stage at BR today (1300) was at 44.08 feet, up 0.19’ over the last 24 hours. The LMR stage at…
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LAMA Members, The prolonged high river levels have created a myriad of logistical challenges for all facets of the maritime industry. The attached correspondence provides documentation of at least some of these challenges. As the search for a missing…
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The USCG held a Port Coordination Team conference today. Here is a summary of that meeting.Current River Stages The LMR stage at BR today (0800) was at 43.85 feet, up 0.04’ over the last 24 hours. The LMR stage at…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The Mississippi River is reopened to all traffic in the Baton Rouge Harbor. The Baton Rouge General Anchorage will remain closed until further notice.
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The State Pilot Pension Surcharge Rates for the 1st Quarter 2019 are: BAR – 9.00 MillsCRPPA – 24.95 MillsNOBRA – 9.00 Mills
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The BAR Pilots are asking for a list of ships that:Are waiting at SWP to cross-in, andHave a berth availability in the very near future, andHave a maximum draft of 30’.BAR Pilots could move these vessels into Pilottown Anchorage.Please send…
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The USCG held a Port Coordination Team conference today. Here is a summary of that meeting.Current River Stages The LMR stage at BR today (1300) was at 43.33 feet, up 0.49’ over the last 24 hours. The LMR stage at…
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Emailed eNOAD files sent to the NVMC parser (osc-svc-nvmcparprod@uscg.mil or enoad@nvmc.uscg.gov) are now processing normally. All backlogged messages are being processed. Contact the NVMC 800-708-9823, or 304-264-2502 if you have any questions or concerns.
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From the USCG: —————————— An issue is preventing emailed eNOAD submissions from reaching the USCG National Vessel Movement Center (NVMC) email parser. Any email submission made after approximately 1430 DST (1330 local) today, 03/04/2019 has not yet been processed. Efforts…
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Clarification from ZGC: “Good Morning Everyone, I am sorry for the confusion. Let me try this again. A pilot has to be escorted by a Zen-Noh Employee to the vessel. They are to go to the guard shack and remain…
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The following update was received from ZGC Convent: “When pilots arrive at the elevator, we need the agent to escort them to the vessel at this time. Safety is a concern here. Thank you for your understanding.” As a reminder, previous…
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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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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 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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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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Zen-Noh Grain Terminal on Convent will be pulling their bridge today due to current river stages and weather concerns. Any agents going to the terminal will need to contact ZGC to arrange for alternate access to the dock until further…
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