11
Feb
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…
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11
Feb
DUE IN VESSELS
Here is a list of the Due In Vessels as shared by the pilots.
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11
Feb
Algiers Point reopened due to improved visibility
Algiers Point has reopened to navigation. Time of Closure was 1630 local, Sunday, February 10, 2019Time of Reopening is 1100 local, Monday, February 11, 2019
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10
Feb
Algiers Point closed due to Low Visibility
Official 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…
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10
Feb
Algiers Point Closed Due to Fog
Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Algiers Point is closed to navigation due to fog. Time of closure 4:35 pm, today.
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09
Feb
CRPPA Increases Draft to 44′
Notification 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.
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09
Feb
CRPPA Draft Increase to 44 Feet
From 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′
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08
Feb
Update to Draft
Notification 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…
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08
Feb
CRPPA Sets 43′ Recommended Freshwater Draft
Notification 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…
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08
Feb
CRPPA Draft Recommendation Update/Change
The 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…
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08
Feb
Update on BAR Draft Situation
Based 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:…
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08
Feb
Pilot Dispatch List of INBOUNDS
Forwarded 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 ——————–
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08
Feb
BAR Temporary Draft Limitations – 40′
Due 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.
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08
Feb
Pilots Taking Sailing Orders NOW!!
Notification 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.
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08
Feb
Pilots Ready to Take Sailing Orders NOW!
Received 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…
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07
Feb
Updates: INBOUNDS 2.7.2019
See 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…
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07
Feb
MVN 60-Day Lock Status Forecast 2719
The 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…
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06
Feb
USCBP Trade Notice: 19-017 – Extended Blanket Delay in Departure Due to Daily LMR Closures – Dense Fog Conditions
The 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,…
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06
Feb
Update: Delays in Navigation – Vessel Movement Plans
After 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…
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06
Feb
Algiers Point is Open
Due 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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