What: SUNSHINE BRIDGE REPAIRS, LOWER MISSISSIPI RIVER MILE MARKER 167.5 When: 0600 Local August 26 through 1800 local August 30, 2019. More: Work barges will encroach on the Main Channel by 50 feet, reducing the horizontal clearances from 785 to…
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The Federal Pilots have increased the recommended Freshwater Draft to 45’ between MM 4.5 and SWP Sea Buoy. The official notice is attached. Please distribute to the membership at your earliest convenience; to be effective immediately. We, the Federal Pilots…
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What: Krotz Springs Railroad Bridge Repair and Fenders InstallationWhere: Atchafalaya River at Mile Marker 41.5 When: August 26, 2019 through December 31, 2019 Time: Daily —> 0700 – 1900 (Including weekends) Closures: The swing span will be closed to…
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HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: VTS Measure at MM 219 to MM 229 AHP LMR (25′ and falling) MSIB Vol XIX Issue 068 Safety Advisory MM 219 to 229 25 Feet and Falling.pdf This Marine Safety Information Bulletin cancels Volume XIX,…
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Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Dredging Update 81919 LMR Dredging Update 81919.pdf The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues dredging operations in response to active shoaling deposited by historic long-term high river stages (record flood event created by…
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As a reminder, the US Army Corps of Engineers is concerned with recent traffic in the area disrupting operations by throwing large wakes while passing. Please exercise caution while transiting the area and be mindful of the following safety advisory: …
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Effective immediately, the CRPPA Safe Navigation Committee has changed the recommended draft on the Crescent Pilots route to 45 feet.
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As of 1000 local today, August 16, 2019, the draft at Southwest Pass has been increased to 45 feet. Documentation is attached. RE: SOUTHWEST PASS, RECOMMENDED TRANSIT DRAFT The Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans recommend that vessels…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association As of 1000 local today, August 16, 2019, the draft at Southwest Pass has been increased to 45 feet.
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Effective immediately, all high water restrictions from mile 88 to mile 180 have been rescinded. Restrictions from 180 up to Baton Rouge are still in effect. ——————–I confirmed that the ‘daylight only’ transit restriction and ‘daylight only’ mooring restrictions from…
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The LMR is below 12 feet on the Carrollton Gauge.Per the attached CRPPA Letter of 2/22/19, the following CRPPA navigation provisions are currently in effect: ————————————————————————————————- 8 ft River Carrolton Gauge (Below 12’) • Below 8 feet Maximum length for General Anchorage 500 ft • 8ft and above Maximum length for General Anchorage 600 It • Head downs (daylight only) …
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The following was received from Federal Pilot President Captain Greg Bush: —————————As a result of the Carrollton Gage reading 11.94’ at 0600 this morning and continuing to fall; all high river recommendations from the Federal Pilots have been rescinded. Normal…
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I attended a meeting with NOBRA Board of Examiner’s President Captain Michael Heitmeier today to discuss the current daylight only transit restrictions. Those restrictions remain in place. However, Captain Heitmeier said he would be consulting senior pilots during this week…
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Effective 1000 hrs. August 4, 2019 Official Notice is attached. RE: SOUTHWEST PASS, RECOMMENDED TRANSIT DRAFT BAR Pilots 44ft.pdf The Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans recommend that vessels transiting Southwest Pass from the Sea Buoy (Entrance Lighted…
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The government dustpan dredge WALLACE McGEORGE is expected to commence dredging operations at Alhambra Crossing (Mile 191 Above Head of Passes [AHP]) on Thursday, August 8, 2019. The White Castle Anchorage (Mile 191.1 AHP to Mile 190.4 AHP) will be…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The BAR Pilots will increase the maximum recommended draft in Southwest Pass to 44 feet effective at 10 am today, August 4, 2019.
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From Captain Tim Long: ——————– God afternoon all, As of 5 August at daylight, Valero St Charles will rescind the hold in tug requirement at Valero St Charles. Feel free to contact me if there are any questions Thanks and regards,…
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2019.04.26 BOE Letter to BOD re High Water Restriction.pdf Everyone is wondering the same thing… “When will the daylight transit restrictions be lifted?” Simply put, “I don’t know.” The enacting correspondence (see attached) doesn’t tie the restriction to any specific…
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SUBJECT: Port of Gramercy Fax Line Down Please be advised that the fax line, (225) 869-8909, at the Port of Gramercy is unable to receive or transmit facsimiles. To quickly process any lade orders, diversions, etc. please email the request…
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From Captain Hathorn, President of the NOBRA Pilots: ———————- From: Stephen H Hathorn Subject: Restrictions Date: July 24, 2019 at 8:43:15 AM CDT To: Branch Ronald As the gauge at Carrollton is below 16 feet and below 40 feet in Baton Rouge, the…
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