MSIB XX-089 Recommended Precautionary Measures for Ships Recommended Precautionary Measures for Barges Remaining In Port Checklist Reporting Tool – submit within 24 hours to Vessel Traffic Service via fax at (504) 365-2519 or email D08-PF-VTSNewOrleans-LMR@uscg.mil Storm Preparation Checklist for Vessels…
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NWS/NOAA has updated their 2020 Hurricane Season Outlook. Compared to the May 2020 predictions, here are the changes: Season Probability Above Normal —> Was 60%; Now 85%. Near Normal —> Was 30%; Now 10% Below Normal —> Was 10%; Now…
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Port remains closed to all navigation (ZULU). No estimation of when the LMR will be reopened at this time. The USCG has scheduled a Conference Call for 1400 today. Today’s Report: 1. NOAA/NWS – Tropical Depression Cristobal (see attached slides) What…
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Summary: Monday, 08 June 2020 as of 0900: Port Condition Zulu – Navigation remains closed on the LMR. (Click here) BAR and FED Pilots have boats out checking the channel. BAR Pilots report waves of 10-12 foot offshore. The USCG has…
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MSIB XX-061 The Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector New Orleans has ordered the enforcement of the Hurricane Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) – East, described in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 165.838 as follows: • the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway…
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VESSEL PLT APP CALSGN TYPE FLG AGT DWT LOA WID DRFT DEPARTING DATE TIME ARRIVING ETA Notes OCEAN AMBITIOUS 38 VRPG4 BKCC CN GEN 63577 655.9 106 41′ 00″ P.T. 26-Nov 15:00 BC ANCHOR 22:00 NOBRA STOPPED SUNNY BAY 90…
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We are monitoring the potential for tropical weather overnight. There are no plans to shut down but if conditions deteriorate more than anticipated we may need to suspend operations temporarily.
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Forwarded below is the latest Storm Advisory from LAMA’s WeatherOPs service. The development of a sub-tropical or tropical storm remains likely before landfall across the Florida Panhandle tomorrow. Elevated winds and seas can be expected across the eastern half of…
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Good morning! We are keeping a close eye on Invest 96L as it moves closer to the mouth of the river. At this time it is expected to impact our area with high winds, rough seas and rain. We are…
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The below information was received from Mr. Tim Osborn (NOAA). Key Info: Regardless of development, this system will likely bring an increased chance in rainfall – with locally heavy rainfall possible – by late in the weekend into early next…
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The USACE held a Navigation Restoration Team Conference today. Highlights from today’s conference: NWS/NOAA – (See attached for full briefing package) Hurricane BARRY. Latest information ▪ Now Hurricane Barry ▪ Hurricane Warning remains in effect from Intracoastal City…
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From NOAA/NWS: Attached are the latest briefing slides for Tropical Storm Barry. The significant changes this advisory are: 1) Hurricane Warning now in effect from Intracoastal City to the Mouth of Pearl River, LA, including the city of New Orleans…
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The USACE held a Navigation Restoration Team Conference today. Highlights from today’s conference: NWS/NOAA – (See attached for full briefing package) Changes from last update: Potential Tropical Cyclone 2 upgraded to Tropical Storm Barry. Tropical Storm…
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Attached is the latest update from the NWS/NOAA.This update provides more information regarding rainfall and storm-force wind coverage. Situation Overview Potential Tropical Cyclone Advisory initiated at 10 AM Wednesday. Tropical Storm Watch Mouth of MS River to Morgan City. Storm…
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Heavy weather associated with Invest 92L is forecast for the GOM arriving off SWP Thursday morning. Captain Michael Miller, President of the BAR Pilots has provided the following: ————– We are monitoring the potential for tropical weather over the next…
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Large plumes of dry air and wind shear are dominating the Atlantic Basin currently. Conditions are likely to remain unfavorable across the Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, and western Atlantic for the next several days. Farther east, disorganized waves are…
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Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch Disturbance 5 has dissipated east of the Lesser Antilles, and has therefore been removed from our analysis. Tropical development is not expected over the next week. Meteorologists: Justin Petrutsas / Nick…
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Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch Disturbance 5 is located along 30W and moving west near 20 mph. It is expected to remain weak as it continues westward. It may produce enhanced shower and thunderstorm activity across…
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Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch Disturbance 4 is located across the western Caribbean Sea and northwestern Venezuela along 78W. It is moving to the west at 20 mph. It is not expected to develop. It will…
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Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch Disturbance 4 is located across the central Caribbean Sea and northwestern Venezuela along 71W. It is moving to the west at 20 mph. It is not expected to develop. It will…
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