The BAR Pilot 2019 Tariff is provided below. Changes include: Pilot Fees Charge Per Foot – $67.31 up from $63.63 Minimum Charge – $1,346.19 up from $1,272.67Tonnage Fees 2018 – $248.09 for vessels of at least 21,000 DWT with increments…
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The revetment work between MM80.0 AHP and MM 83.0 AHP hav concluded, and VTS measures for this area have been cancelled.
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The Corps has advised that as the water level (river stage) has risen it can no longer effectively lay revetment mats at the Poydras location (Mile 81 Above Head of Passes [AHP]). The revetment operations there have ceased and the…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Algiers Point is closed to all vessel traffic due to low visibility. Time of closure is 10:30 pm
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The phone lines at Port Ship Arabi have been restored, and they can now be reached at their regular phone numbers.
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All phones at Port Ship Arabi are temporarily out of service until further notice. For dispatcher call: 504 439-9637 Timmy Main Office 504 813-2990 Dennis 504 908-5481 Ryan
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LAMA’s report on the Corps’ Mississippi River Maintenance Forum meeting held by conference call yesterday (Thursday, December 6, 2018) and the corresponding agenda are attached. Please review the attachments for complete details. RE: CORPS’ MISSISSIPPI RIVER MAINTENANCE FORUM MEETING NOTES…
Read MoreThe below/attached Southern Currents announces the operating hours for the various CBP offices on Wednesday, December 5. Southern Currents 19-003 Office Closure Dec 5 2018.pdf SUBJECT: Wednesday December 5, 2018 – National Day of Mourning for President George H. Bush…
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The Industrial Canal forebay and locks were reopened to all traffic at 0141.
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Captain Miller has clarified that these measures are due to the presence of flocculation. No draft restrictions are anticipated at this time as river levels are currently receding and current surveys show satisfactory water depth. Reduced river levels generally resolve…
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BAR Pilot President Captain Michael Miller has provided the following: ——————— ** Not Official** The BAR Pilots watch will vote tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov 27) at 1000 on the following: “Vessels drafting 38’ or greater can enter SWP only during the…
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From Crescent Towing: —————- Crescent Towing is currently experiencing a phone outage. We have 3 back up phone lines that folks should use. Here are the numbers: Spare dispatch 504-206-6284 Tug dispatch 504-579-9490 Mooring 504-579-9373
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LAMA has been notified that U.S.D.A. will be inspecting vessels on Thanksgiving Day, 11/22/2018.
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Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch With no significant tropical features in the Atlantic Basin and no development expected over the coming weeks, the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season has likely ended. We will resume this Daily Briefing…
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The Big River Coalition was contacted by several members concerning the ongoing revetment operations at Allendale (Mile 239.2 Above Head of Passes on the right descending bank). The work at Allendale was originally scheduled to be completed today. The following…
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LAMA’s report on the Corps’ Mississippi River Maintenance Forum meeting held Wednesday, November 7, 2018 and the corresponding agenda are attached. Please review the attachments for complete details. The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) holds monthly meetings to discuss…
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The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) District’s Lock and Waterway Status 60-Day Forecast as issued today (October 23, 2018) is attached. The status report updates conditions on the on the Bayou Boeuf, Calcasieu,Bayou Sorrel and Old River Locks. The…
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The Big River Coalition’s Corps 2018 Revetment Schedule and Transit Restrictions Update 102218 is attached for your reference. The latest schedule of work as provided by the Corps of Engineer’s Mississippi Valley Division is also attached. Please note the transit…
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NOBRA Pilot 4th QTR Pension Surcharge is 24.30 mills.
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to address the shoaling on the Crossings Above New Orleans. The MVN is working to restore full channel dimensions on the Crossings with the three dustpan dredges. Federally authorized channel…
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