MSIB XX-017 HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: VTS Measure at Wilkinson Point (35′ and Rising) When the Baton Rouge gauge reads above 35′, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations,…
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MSIB XX-015 HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: VTS Measure at MM 167.5 to MM 234 AHP LMR (ABOVE 35′) When the Baton Rouge gauge reads above 35′, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with…
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MSIB XX-011 Waterways Status – Temporary Safety Zone MM 94 – 95 AHP LMR The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port New Orleans, under the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, will enforce a temporary safety zone…
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MSIB Vol.XX Issue 013 Revetment Operations January 13-20 will conducted as follows: Location: MM 172.5, RDB, AHP, LMR Days: Monday, January 13th through 17th, 2020 Time: Daily, 9:00 am to 9:00 pm Restrictions: All vessels (except as described below) are…
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MSIB Vol XX Issue 010 HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: MM 219 to MM 240 AHP LMR (30′ and rising) As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 30′ and predicted to rise, the Captain of the Port of New…
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http://online.louisianamaritime.org/Files/publicFileStore/MSIB/MSIB_Vol_XX_Issue_002%20College_football_playoffs_event.pdf Waterways Status – College Football Playoffs Events – NEW ORLEANS, LA The College Football National Championship game will be held in New Orleans, LA on January 13, 2020. Leading up to the game, multiple events will be taking place…
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Safety Advisory – St. Alice Revetment Operations MM 163.8 RDB AHP LMR The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker (MM) 162.8 Above Head of…
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http://online.louisianamaritime.org/Files/publicFileStore/MSIB/MSIB_Vol_XX_Issue_003_-_Security_Posture.pdf The Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans wishes to remind Federal, State, local, and private sector partners of our shared responsibilities to preserve the Marine Transportation System (MTS), while protecting the people and communities who live near and…
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Safety Advisory- Manchac Bend Revetment Operations MM 214 – 216 LDB AHP LMR have been extended through January 8,2020. As before, the operations will be from 0900 through 2100 daily. Original Notice: The USACE will conduct Revetment Operations as follows: Time:…
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The USACE will conduct Revetment Operations as follows: Time: Daily from 0900 to 2100 Hours, Local (excluding weekends) Dates: December 30, 2019 through January 6, 2020 (excluding January 4-5, 2020) Location: MM 215 LMR Vessel Restrictions: Deep draft vessels are…
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There will be a USCG Temporary Safety Zone as follows: When: Tuesday, December 31, 2019-Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Time: 2330 – 0030 Local At: MM 94.0-MM95.0 AHP Why: New Year’s Eve Fireworks Display All vessels are prohibited…
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There will be a USCG Temporary Safety Zone as follows: When: Tuesday, December 31, 2019-Wednesday, January 1, 2020 Time: 2330 – 0030 Local At: MM 229.5-MM230.5, AHP Why: New Years Eve Fireworks Display All vessels…
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The USCG has updated the safety measures in place for the revetment operations. Key Change ————————— The revetment operations will be conducted daily from 5:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. local time through December 18, 2019, including the weekend. During times of…
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Updated VTS Measure – Aben Revetment Operations at Bringier Point, MM 172.5 RDB AHP LMR MSIB_Vol_XIX_Issue_092_Upated_Revetment_MM_172.5.pdf The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker (MM)…
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he USCG has issued the MSIB regarding the LMR reaching 8 feet and rising. Vessel specific restrictions include: Traffic lights have been energized. Unless moored to a shore side facility or mooring buoys, all deep draft vessels must have three…
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As of 11:00 am today, the Carrollton Gauge reading is 8.99ft and expected to continue to fall. The attached MSIB provides official documentation of the below changes. CARROLLTON GAUGE AT 9 FEET AND FALLING MSIB_VOL_XIX_Issue_090_Carrollton_Gauge_at_9_and_Falling.pdf This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes…
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The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port New Orleans, under the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, will establish a safety zone: Place: On the Lower Mississippi River, MM 94.5 to MM 95.5 AHP Why: This…
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The Corps has adjusted the schedule of work based on the impact of the elevated river stages and changes to the schedule and updated transit restrictions should be expected. The work at Point Michel has now been completed and the…
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Mat Sinking Unit (MSU) arrived at Point Michel (Mile 43.5 Above Head of Passes) at 0130 hours this morning and is expected to commence mat sinking operations at 1200 hours today (Sunday, November 17,…
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CANCELLATION OF VTS MEASURE & SUNKEN TUG ADVISORY AT BATON ROUGE GENERAL ANCHORAGE (Mile 226 AHP LMR) MSIB_Vol_XIX_Issue_081__Baton_Rouge_General_Anchorage_Open.pdf Following the removal of the sunken vessel and wreck marker buoy from Baton Rouge General Anchorage, Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Mile 226…
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