What: SUNSHINE BRIDGE REPAIRS, LOWER MISSISSIPI RIVER MILE MARKER 167.5 When: 0600 Local August 26 through 1800 local August 30, 2019. More: Work barges will encroach on the Main Channel by 50 feet, reducing the horizontal clearances from 785 to…
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What: Krotz Springs Railroad Bridge Repair and Fenders InstallationWhere: Atchafalaya River at Mile Marker 41.5 When: August 26, 2019 through December 31, 2019 Time: Daily —> 0700 – 1900 (Including weekends) Closures: The swing span will be closed to…
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HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: VTS Measure at MM 219 to MM 229 AHP LMR (25′ and falling) MSIB Vol XIX Issue 068 Safety Advisory MM 219 to 229 25 Feet and Falling.pdf This Marine Safety Information Bulletin cancels Volume XIX,…
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As a result of rapidly decreasing water levels after an extended high water, the COTP New Orleans has issued the attached Safety Advisory for all waters of Lower Mississippi River. Mariners are advised of the increased possibility of shoaling in…
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The LMR at New Orleans is expected to reach 9 feet this weekend and the river is expected to continue to fall. When the Carrollton Gauge reaches 9 feet, the following measures will be in effect: In accordance with 33 Code of…
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MSIB_Vol_XIX_Issue_064_High_Water_Safety_Advisory_30ft_and_Falling.pdf Due to the Baton Rouge gauge reading 30’ and expected to continue to fall, the following USCG high water recommendations are now in place: Port Allen Lock LMR MM 219-229: All tows greater than 600’ (excluding the towboat)…
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Carrollton Gauge At 12 Feet And Falling MSIB_Vol_XIX_Issue_063_Carrollton_Gauge_12_Feet_and_Falling.pdf As a result of the Carrollton Gauge reading 12 feet and expected to continue to fall, the following USCG operating requirements are no longer in effect: For all vessels operating in the Lower…
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The USCG COTP New Orleans has set a “One-Way Traffic” restriction effective immediately as follows: Where: MM 135.2 to MM 137.2, AHOP Time: 0600 to 1800 Daily Dates: August 6 to 26, 2019 (Subject to Change) Why: …
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The USCG has issued an MSIB for the LMR MM 221 to MM 240 (Baton Rouge Gauge @ 35’ and Falling). This MSIB addresses towing vessels operating in the vicinity of Port Allen Lock and Wilkinson Point. The full MSIB…
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Effective immediately, the Bonnet Carré Anchorage is open. Bonnet Carré Anchorage Open MSIB_Vol_XIX_Issue_059_Bonnet_Carre_Anchorage_Open.pdf This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XIX, Issue 033 “Technical Amendment – Waterway Status – VTS Measure MM 127 – 129 AHP LMR, Bonnet Carré Spillway…
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USCG Sector New Orleans has released the MSIB for the Baton Rouge Gage at 38’ and Falling Highlights for Ocean Going Vessels: Ocean Going Vessel requirements, Baton Rouge Harbor (MM 225-234): Ocean going vessels must use tug escorts with adequate…
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USCG Sector New Orleans has released a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) referenced the Carrollton Gauge reading 15 Feet and Falling. The following requirements will no longer be in effect: Vessels are prohibited from entering South Pass from the Gulf of…
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USCG Sector New Orleans has released the attached MSIB based on the Baton Rouge Gauge reading 40 Feet and falling. Summary for Ocean-Going Vessels…. Ocean Going Vessel requirements, Baton Rouge Harbor (MM 225-234): Ocean going vessels must use tug escorts…
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The USCG has issued the below MSIB for MM 167.5 to MM 254.5 AHOP (Based on BR Gage at 41’ and Falling): Summary for Ocean-Going Vessels: Ocean Going Vessel requirements, Baton Rouge Harbor (MM 225-234) Ocean going vessels must use…
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USCG Sector New Orleans has issued the attached MSIB addressing the falling river levels (Below 42’ on the Baton Rouge Gage). Highlights for Ocean-going vessels include: Ocean Going Vessel requirements, Baton Rouge Harbor (MM 225-234) 1. Ocean going vessels must…
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RNA East has been rescinded. MSIB attached and below. Regulated Navigation Areas MSIB_Vol_XIX_Issue_053_RNA_East_Open.pdf Effective immediately, the Captain of the Port New Orleans (COTP) rescinds the enforcement of the Hurricane Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) East (the Inner Harbor Navigational Channel south…
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POST-TROPICAL STORM BARRY SAFETY ADVISORY: MORGAN CITY-PORT ALLEN ALTERNATE ROUTE MSIB_Vol_XIX_Issue_052_Morgan_City_Port_Allen_Alternate_Route_Post_Tropical_Storm_Advisory.pdf In accordance with MSIB Volume XIX Issue 050, the Mississippi River is open to navigation with caution advised due to the threat of shoaling, storm debris, displaced Aids to…
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Effective at 6:00 am local on Sunday, July 14, 2019, the Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans will reopen the Lower Mississippi River to all navigation: from Mile Marker (MM) 20 Below Head of Passes (BHP) to MM 303…
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The USCG COTP has set Port Condition ZULU effective at 5:00 pm, local, today. Highlight: No movement is authorized on the Lower Mississippi River from MM 20 BHP to MM 303 AHP without permission from the COTP or designated representative.…
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The USCG COTP New Orleans has set Port Condition YANKEE.In addition to the requirements of Port Condition X-Ray, the following are now effective: 1. The COTP has ordered the enforcement of the Hurricane Regulated Navigation Area (RNA). All vessels east…
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