The revised PPE requirements for anyone attending Marathon Garyville’s docks and marine facilities are attached. All previous PPE requirements remain in effect, and all personnel accessing any area outside of the main platform must also wear a standard PDF at…
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There have been questions regarding when the NOBRA transit restrictions will be rescinded. As a reminder, as listed on the NOBRA Correspondence (See attached), the restrictions remain in effect as follows: “These emergency procedures shall remain in effect until the Baton Rouge Gage has a reading of…
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The Crescent Pilots have raised their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 44 feet. Please find below correspondence between Safe Naviga7on Commi:ee and the Crescent River Port Pilots’ Associa7on: SAFE NAVIGATION RECOMMENDATIONS: -44’FT MAXIMUM DRAFT. Nathan Ankersen Chief Opera7ng Officer Crescent…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The Crescent Pilots have raised their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 44 feet.
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RE: SOUTHWEST PASS, RECOMMENDED TRANSIT DRAFT BAR Pilots Official Notice 44 Feet April 17 2019.pdf The Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans recommend that vessels transiting Southwest Pass from the Sea Buoy (Entrance Lighted Whistle Buoy “SW”) to…
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As a result of the improving conditions in Southwest Pass the Federal Pilots are increasing their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 43 feet.Link —> Federal Pilots to 43 Feet April 17 2019.pdf Good Morning Gentlemen, As a result of the improving…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association As a result of the improving conditions in Southwest Pass the Federal Pilots are increasing their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 43 feet.
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The BAR Pilots will increase the maximum recommended freshwater draft to 44 feet effective 10:00 am today. As a reminder, the Crescent Pilots maximum recommended freshwater draft remains at 43 feet at this time.
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The BAR Pilots will increase the maximum recommended freshwater draft to 44 feet effective 10:00 am today. As a reminder, the Crescent Pilots remain at 43 feet at this time.
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The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) District’s Lock and Waterway Status 60-Day Forecast as issued today (Monday, April 15, 2019) is attached. The status report includes present conditions on the on the Calcasieu, Bayou Boeuf, Old River, Freshwater Bayou…
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The Bonnet Carre Spillway structure was fully closed on Thursday 4/11 and the anchorage area was surveyed on Friday 4/12. Effective immediately, the Bonnet Carre Anchorage is re-opened without restrictions.
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The National Weather Service has issued a WIND ADVISORY for Southeast Louisiana. Mariners can expect sustained winds from 26-39 miles per hour through Sunday morning. All mariners are advised to make preparations and consider the risks associated with this weather system…
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Belmont Anchorage is re-opened without restrictions. For awareness, an unmarked sunken coal barge remains in the area of Mile Marker (MM) 154.5 Above Head of Passes (AHP). Updated sonar imagery suggests the barge is under the silt line, shows no…
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The Crescent River Port Pilots have increased their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 43 feet. Please find below correspondence between Safe Navigation Committee and the Crescent River Port Pilots’ Association: SAFE NAVIGATION RECOMMENDATIONS: -43’FT MAXIMUM DRAFT. Nathan Ankersen Chief…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The Crescent River Port Pilots have increased their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 43 feet.
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Official notice regarding the increase in maximum recommended loading draft on the Bar Pilots’ route is attached. RE: SOUTHWEST PASS, RECOMMENDED TRANSIT DRAFT The Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans recommend that vessels transiting Southwest Pass from the…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Msg from Louisiana Maritime Association: The BAR pilots have increased their recommended maximum freshwater draft to 43 feet this morning.
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Quote ———————- Good evening! This is an unofficial notice that the Associated Branch Pilots expect to revise the recommended transit draft to 43’ in fresh water tomorrow morning. The plan is to circulate the official notice at the usual time! (10:00 am)…
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The equipment, vessels and scaffolding associated with the Sunshine Bridge repairs have been removed from the Alternate (West) Channel Span. The Sunshine Bridge Alternate (West) Channel Span (Mile Marker 167.5, Right Descending Bank) is now open to navigation without restriction.…
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The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) did not close any bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway today (Sunday, April 7, 2019). The MVN manages the opening and closing of bays to ensure the maximum flow at New Orleans remains…
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