MSIB XX-031 When the Baton Rouge gauge reads above 40′, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, for Wilkinson Point, Lower Mississippi…
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MSIB XX-029 HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: VTS Measure at MM 167.5 to MM 234 AHP LMR (ABOVE 40′) When the Baton Rouge gauge reads above 40’, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with…
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MSIB XX-026 Waterways Status – Lundi Gras- NEW ORLEANS, LA The Lundi Gras festivities will be held in New Orleans, LA on February 24, 2020. As part of the celebrations, multiple events will be taking place on or adjacent to…
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MSIB XX-028 When the Carrollton Gauge reads 15 feet and rising, the following operating requirements will be in effect: 1. 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 165.810 (d)(2) prohibits vessels from entering South Pass from the Gulf of Mexico if it…
Read MoreMSIB XX-025 When the Baton Rouge gauge reads above 38′, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, for Wilkinson Point, Lower…
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MSIB XX-016 Unmanned Aerial Systems and Maritime Transportation Security Act Regulated Waterfront Facility Reporting Processes The Captain of the Port New Orleans (COTP) has identified an increase in the frequency of National Response Center (NRC) reports addressing Unmanned Aerial Systems…
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MSIB XX-023 Effective February 8 at 0600 local, the following is in effect at Wilkinson Point: All vessels are limited to a max tow size of 36 barges with 280 HP per standard barge and 650 HP per oversize barge…
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MSIB XX-024 CARROLLTON GAUGE AT 15 FEET AND FALLING This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XX Issue 019 (Carrollton Gauge 15’ and rising), originally published on January 24, 2020. When the Carrollton Gauge indicates a Mississippi River Stage of…
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MSIB 02-20 Illness/Death Form (CDC Reporting) Marine Safety Bulletin 02-20 was issued by USCG Headquarters and supersedes USCG Headquarters MSIB 01-20. The MSIB provides and email address for questions: OutbreakQuestions@uscg.mil Highlights regarding vessels: Illness of a person onboard a vessel…
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MSIB XX-020 MSIB XX-020 Attachment Additional Reporting Requirements for Vessels with China as one of their Last 5 Ports of Call All vessels which report on their Notice of Arrival (NOA) any port in China as one of their last…
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MSIB XX-022 MSIB XX-022 attachment High Water Facility Assessment Reporting All regulated facilities in the New Orleans Captain of the Port (COTP) zone are requested to submit the “Facility/Barge Fleeting High Water Reporting Form” supplied with this MSIB, identified as…
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MSIB XX-019 CARROLLTON GAUGE AT 15 FEET AND RISING When the Carrollton Gauge reads 15 feet and rising, the following operating requirements will be in effect: 1. 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 165.810 (d)(2) prohibits vessels from entering South Pass…
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MSIB XX-021 HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: VTS Measure at Wilkinson Point (38′ and Rising) When the Baton Rouge gauge reads above 38′, 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-014 HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: PREVENTING DAMAGE TO RIVERBANK INFRASTRUCTURE During high river stages, levees and revetment along the Lower Mississippi River are at increased risk for damage caused by tows and barges pushing into the riverbank, as well…
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MSIB XX-018 Mariners are advised that pipeline operations are currently taking place on the Right Descending Bank (RDB) at Mile Marker (MM) 49.5, Lower Mississippi River, Above Head of Pass (AHP). Mariners are advised to utilize caution when transiting the…
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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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