CRPPA Safe Navigation Recommendation
From the CRPPA Safe Navigation Committee: ———————————————– Forwarding correspondence between the Safe Navigation Committee and CRPPA: Safe Navigation Recommendations: -Maximum freshwater draft 45’00” -One way traffic for 2 vessels over 42’, from 1 mile above to 1 mile below…
Read MoreCRPPA Safe Navigation Committee Raises Recommended Maximum Draft to 45′
Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The CRPPA Safe Navigation Committee has raised the Maximum Freshwater Draft Recommendation to 45 feet. Also, One-way traffic for 2 vessels drafting over 42 feet from 1 mile above to 1 mile below the Lower…
Read MoreBAR Pilots Update: INBOUNDS 1.14.2019
See attached. Please see updated list on inbounds for tonight, ships are in no particular order. # X-IN INBOUNDS 1 1130 LR1 CARRIER 2 1150 CMB CHIKAKO 3 1240 BELFOREST 4 1345 BOW TONE 5 1345 CHEMBULK MINNEAPOLIS 6…
Read MoreList of Inbound Vessels
Here’s a list of current inbound vessels. BAR Pilots report another list to follow soon. # X-IN INBOUNDS 1 AS PETULIA 2 TATE J 3 STOLT SPRUCE 4 DELPHI 5 UL TRA PUMA 6 FJ EMERALD 7 ROYAL KNIGHT…
Read MoreINBOUND Convoy Listing
Pilots are bringing some inbounds in between outbound traffic. My understanding is these are in no particular order nor are the times if any significance. If you wish to adjust vessels for entry please contact BAR pilot dispatch. # X-IN…
Read MoreCRPPA Draft Restriction of 44′
Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The Crescent River Pilots have set a draft restriction of 44 feet.
Read MoreCRPPA Draft Restriction – 44′
CRPPA has set the following draft restriction: -Maximum freshwater draft 44’00”-One way traffic for 2 vessels over 40’, from 1 mile above to 1 mile below Lower Gap Light See below. Forwarding correspondence between the Safe Navigation Committee and…
Read MoreM/V PICTOR is Off Ground
Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association M/V PICTOR is off ground and underway. There is no further information regarding any draft restrictions at this time.
Read MoreShip Aground Cubits Gap
The M/V PICTOR is aground at Cubits Gap, Mississippi River MM-3.2 AHOP. All southbound ships are going to anchor. All northbound ships below Cubits Gap are stopped in Southwest Pass. Three tugs are en route. Small vessels may pass with…
Read MoreShip Aground Cubits Gap
Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The M/V PICTOR is aground at Cubits Gap, Mississippi River MM-3.2 AHOP. All southbound ships are going to anchor. All northbound ships below Cubits Gap are stopped in Southwest Pass. Three tugs are en route.
Read MoreConvoy Update
Attached is a list of Inbounds. An outbound convoy will follow. Followed by another inbound convoy.
Read MoreUpdate: Draft, Convoys, and USCG Vetted List
I spoke with Captain Michael Bopp; President of the Crescent River Pilots. There is no change in the draft at Cubit’s Gap at this time. It remains at 46’. They continue to monitor soundings. Captain Bopp reported they will bring…
Read MoreVessel Movement Status Update – 08 Jan 2019
All, I’ve been asked if there are any estimates on how long it will take to clear the backlog of vessels. I have no estimates. I wish I knew. According to the 01/07/2019 USCG vetted list: There are 151 vessels…
Read MoreTuesday, January 8, 2019 Inbound Convoy
Today’s Inbound convoy is estimated to begin cross-in at approximately 1300 local.See attached.
Read More2000 Hour, Monday, January 7, 2019 Convoy Update
Inbound Convoy (See attached list) Currently 4 vessels have crossed in and 14 more are in the queue to enter. Outbound Convoy (See attached list) 13 vessels are scheduled to get underway sailing outbound between 1800 – 2115. One more…
Read MoreUPDATE Maximum Draft Recommendation at Cubits Gap
The Coast Guard’s Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River (VTS LMR) adjusted the established Vessel Traffic Measure at Cubits Gap (Mile 4 Above Head of Passes (AHP) to Mile 2 AHP). The VTS Measure was originally enacted after the grounding…
Read MoreInbound Queue PM 1/7/19
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Read MoreConvoy Update – 1445 Hours (Local) – 06 Jan 2019
The inbound convoy has crossed in. Outbound convoy now underway. (See attached) Another inbound convoy will follow in the morning. Reminder: Revetment ops will commence at 0600 tomorrow morning. (Click here) Sea-going deep draft vessels are restricted to one-way traffic…
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