MSIB XXIV-068 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is establishing a safety zone for the waters of the Port Allen – Morgan City Alternate Route. Mariners are advised that MM 45 – MM 47 on the Port Allen alternate…
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MSIB XXIV-067 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Morgan City – Port Allen Alternate Route at mile marker 64. Mariners are advised that Port Allen Lock will be closed…
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MSIB XXIV-066 This MSIB covers BOTH Sector New Orleans and MSU Baton Rouge AORs. The National Weather Service forecasts low river stages will continue during the next 28 days. Lower Mississippi River (LMR) users should plan for extreme low water…
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MSIB XXIV-065 The Captain of the Port New Orleans, in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, will establish a series of VTS measures for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR)…
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MSIB XXIV-064 1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge expected to read 12 feet and continue to fall, the COTP New Orleans has issued a low water safety advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR)…
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MSIB XXIV-062-2 The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port New Orleans, under the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, will establish a moving safety zone around the Fete-Dieu Du Mississippi Flotilla. The moving safety zone will extend…
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MSIB XXIV-062 1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 16 feet and below, the COTP New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory provision from Mile Marker (MM) 225 to MM 228.3, Lower Mississippi River (LMR). This safety…
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UPDATE 15AGU2024 **Update** The Port Allen Lock will reopen to marine traffic at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, August 16, 2024. MSIB XXIV-061 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Morgan…
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MSIB XXIV-060 Construction activities are complete on the LA-1 Bridge. The Port Allen Alternate Route at MM 63.7 is open to marine traffic. This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XXIV Issue 055, Safety Advisory – LA Highway…
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MSIB XXIV-059 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XXIV, Issue 054. The COTP New Orleans has cancelled all requirements contained in MSIB Volume XXIV, Issue 054. For further information, contact the following: Coast Guard Sector New Orleans…
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MSIB XXIV-058 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XXIV Issue 050. Subaqueous stone placement operations are complete. For additional information, contact the following: Coast Guard Sector New Orleans Command Center (24 hour): (504) 365-2545 Coast Guard Sector…
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04JULY2024: MSIB XXIV-056-U1 **Update** The barge salvage operations have been suspended until July 06, 2024. The Lower Mississippi River is now open to two-way traffic. Mariners are advised to proceed with caution in the vicinity of position 30⁰30.098N, 91⁰11.790W. The…
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MSIB XXIV-055 1. The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Morgan City – Port Allen Alternate Route at mile marker (MM) 63.7 adjacent to the Port Allen Lock. This advisory…
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MSIB XXIV-054 1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 16 feet and below, the COTP New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory provision from Mile Marker (MM) 225 to MM 228.3, Lower Mississippi River (LMR). This safety…
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MSIB XXIV-053 The Carrollton Gauge reads below 9 feet, the following measures are no longer in effect: As per 33 CFR 161.65, the Governor Nicholls traffic light, Gretna Harbor traffic light, and Westwego traffic lights are energized. The Governor Nicholls…
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MSIB XXIV-052 1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge expected to reach 25’ and continue to fall, the COTP of New Orleans has cancelled all requirements contained in MSIB Volume XXIV Issue 049. This Marine Safety Information Bulletin…
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XXIV-051 The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Captain of the Port New Orleans, under the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, is enforcing reoccurring safety zones defined in 33 CFR 165.801 within the Captain of the Port New Orleans…
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MSIB XXIV-050 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Atchafalaya River at Mile Marker (MM) 50.3. This advisory is needed to protect persons and vessels from the potential safety hazards…
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MSIB XXIV-049 1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge expected to reach 30’ and continue to fall, the COTP of New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile…
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04SEP2024 MSIB XXIV-048-U6 **Update** The Coast Guard has established a safety zone from MM 45-47 on the Port Allen Route Monday through Friday from 6:00 A.M. to 8:00 A.M and from 2:30 P.M. to 4:30 P.M.** 20AUG 2024: MSIB XXIV-048-U5…
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