Updated INBOUNDS
# X-IN INBOUNDS 1 555 TURQUOISE 2 600 MAJESTIC ISLAND 3 600 CMA CGM LA SCALA 4 600 ATLANTICA BRIDGE 5 600 SENTINEL 6 600 GIULIA I 7 600 BARCARENA 8 600 SICHEM NEW YORK** 9 1400 SAM LION 10…
Read More# X-IN INBOUNDS 1 555 TURQUOISE 2 600 MAJESTIC ISLAND 3 600 CMA CGM LA SCALA 4 600 ATLANTICA BRIDGE 5 600 SENTINEL 6 600 GIULIA I 7 600 BARCARENA 8 600 SICHEM NEW YORK** 9 1400 SAM LION 10…
Read MoreHere is a list of the Due In Vessels as shared by the pilots.
Read MoreAlgiers Point has reopened to navigation. Time of Closure was 1630 local, Sunday, February 10, 2019Time of Reopening is 1100 local, Monday, February 11, 2019
Read MoreOfficial notice provided below. Due to Low Visibility in the vicinity Algiers Point MM94.5 AHP the Mississippi River at Algiers Point is closed to all traffic. For updates on conditions in this area contact Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River…
Read MoreNotification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Algiers Point is closed to navigation due to fog. Time of closure 4:35 pm, today.
Read MoreNotification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The members of the CRPPA Safe Navigation Committee have increased the maximum recommended draft to 44 feet. This matches the BAR Pilots recommended maximum freshwater draft of 44 feet.
Read MoreFrom the CRPPA: The members of the CRPPA Safe Navigation Committee have increased the maximum recommended draft to 44’.Note: This matches the BAR Pilots recommended maximum freshwater draft of 44′
Read MoreNotification from: Louisiana Maritime Association New Draft Update: The BAR Pilots have removed their 41 foot temporary draft limitation. Quote from the BAR Pilots – ” BAR Pilots on station are recommending the previous transit draft of 44 feet, but respect the current…
Read MoreNotification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The Crescent Pilots have decreased their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 43 feet. Reminder, the Bar Pilots have a maximum recommended freshwater draft of 44 feet. However, the temporary controlling draft at this time is 41…
Read MoreThe CRPPA Safe Navigation Committee has set the following draft recommendation:-Maximum freshwater draft 43’00”.-One way traffic for 2 vessels over 40’, from 1 mile above to 1 mile below Lower Gap Light(Official notice below)Reminder: The BAR PIlots have set a…
Read MoreBased on channel surveys received so far today, BAR Pilots have increased the transit draft from 40’ to 41’ at this time. Updates will be provided upon receipt. Sincerely,Ronald W. Branch, CAPT. USCG (Ret.) PresidentLouisiana Maritime Association (LAMA) Ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org Desk: (504) 899-5535Cell: (330) 760-0786Website:…
Read MoreForwarded as received.——————– # X-IN INBOUNDS 1 1100 CLIPPER ORION 2 1100 EMERALD SPIRIT 3 1300 GASCHEM STADE 4 1430 AEOLOS 5 1430 STAR KESTREL 6 1500 HAYDN 7 1530 SANTA VIOLA 8 1535 YELLOWSTONE 9 1630 MAPLE FORTUNE ——————–
Read MoreDue to lack of surveys, the BAR Pilots on station are limiting inbound and outbound transits to vessels drafting 40’ or less.Survey boats are out working today.
Read MoreNotification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Crescent Pilots are now taking orders for any vessel that can sail. Quote “As soon as agents can order ships we will put pilots on them Unquote. Agents contact pilot dispatch ASAP.
Read MoreReceived from CRPPA President Captain Michael Bopp: ——————— We are ready to start sailing whatever you can order up. It’s clear, windy, and cold here on the North shore and all the fog is history for now . So we only…
Read MoreSee the revised list below for inbounds, no particular order. # X-IN INBOUNDS 1 1300 STAR KESTREL 2 1300 STOLT PRIDE 3 1300 IONIC PATRIS 4 1300 ASPHALT SAILOR 5 1300 MYKONOS DAWN 6 1300 FSL OSAKA 7 1330 ALIAKMON…
Read MoreThe Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) District’s Lock and Waterway Status 60-Day Forecast as issued today (February 7, 2019) is attached. The status report updates conditions on the on the Calcasieu, Bayou Boeuf, Old River Locks and the East and West Calumet Floodgates. The update on the continuing long-term intermittent scheduled…
Read MoreThe CBP Area Port Director has extended a blanket Delay in Departure for those vessels unable to depart the lower Mississippi River because of daily U.S. Coast Guard River Closures due to dense fog conditions. See below. Sincerely,Ronald W. Branch,…
Read MoreAfter communications today with all parties involved, there has been no change in the below plan. All, Fog continues to affect navigation on the LMR. SWP continues to be ’socked in’. Forecasts indicate fog will continue to affect navigation on…
Read MoreDue to improved visibility in the vicinity of Algiers Point MM 94.5 AHP, the Mississippi River at Algiers Point is now open to all traffic. Vessels are reminded to contact VTS LMR on VHF FM Ch-12 prior to transiting the…
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