MSIB XX-035 In order to mitigate the threat of transmission of COVID-19 to the Lower Mississippi River maritime community, the Captain of the Port New Orleans recommends the following precautions be taken prior to and during vessel voyages. For vessels…
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Port NOLA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update Dear Port NOLA Stakeholders, As our community navigates this unprecedented time, we wanted to provide you with updates regarding the Port of New Orleans (Port NOLA) and our operations. Port NOLA is prepared to meet these challenges…
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USCG Headquarters has issued Change 2 Update to their MSIB Novel Coronavirus. Updates include: Previous restrictions applied only to vessels or any vessel carrying passengers from Iran or China (excluding Hong Kong and Macau). Change 2 has expanded the countries…
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The following safety protocols at Valero docks are now in effect until further notice: DOI’s to be performed by email. They will need to be signed, scanned and emailed to the vessel and then the same back to the terminal. …
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USDA Letter 031320 At this time, FGIS inspection services for the Lower Mississippi River are continuing as usual and all USDA staff members are following preventative measures for containment that are consistent with CDC and USOPM guidance. See the link…
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COVID-19 Bar Pilots Letter 031320 In order to mitigate the threat of transmission of the CORONAVIRUS to the Lower Mississippi River maritime community, the Bar Pilots respectfully request the following measures be taken prior to the pilot boarding and during the…
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Federal Pilots Letter March 12, 2020 ear Valued Marine Partner, In today’s world of Covid-l9 and the uncertainty associated with it, I am sure many of you are wondering what we are doing to prevent possible cross contamination from…
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The USCG has updated the Coast Guard Headquarters issued Marine Safety Bulletin 02-20 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS Highlights include: Vessels destined for a U.S. port are required to report to the CDC any sick or deceased crew/passengers during 15 days prior to…
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