The MAT Sinking operations at English Turn, MM 76.5 AHOP has been suspended at this time. Those operations have moved to Gravolet, MM 50.4 AHOP as per below. A VTS Measure for the LMR from MM 48.4 AHP to MM…
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VTS Measure – English Turn Revetment Operations MM 76.5 AHP LMR This is a revision to Marine Safety Information Bulletin, Vol. XVIII, Issue 087, distributed on 14 December, 2018. Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Lower Mississippi River, in accordance with…
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VTS Measure – English Turn Revetment Operations MM 76.5 AHP LMR Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Lower Mississippi River, in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, will establish a VTS Measure for the…
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As a result of the Carrollton Gauge reaching 12 feet and expected to continue to rise, the following operational requirements are now in effect: For all vessels operating in the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) below Mile Marker (MM) 233.9 Above…
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Correction:The revetment operations at MM 81.0 is extended to December 17 vice December 22. Corps 2018 Revetment Schedule 12318.pdf VTS Measure — Poydras Revetment Operations MM 81.0 AHP LMR This is a revision to Marine Safety Information Bulletin, Vol.…
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Corps 2018 Revetment Schedule 12318.pdf The revetment operation has been extended to Dec 22.See attached notice. The USCG has resent the MSIB regarding the revetment operations at MM 81.0 AHP. The forwarded copy has highlighted important transit restrictions currently in…
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The USCG has resent the MSIB regarding the revetment operations at MM 81.0 AHP. The forwarded copy has highlighted important transit restrictions currently in place. The USCG is emphasizing “Please ensure that all vessels under your purview are aware of…
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The safety restriction specified in MSIB 86a have been amended. Previously, only part of 12-Mile Anchorage was closed to vessels. That measure has been amended to close the entire 12-Mile Anchorage. All other measures remain unchanged. The amended MSIB 68b…
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The Carrollton Gauge is below 12 feet and falling. The USCG has issued the attached MSIB. Requirements regarding special operations (Click here) and barge fleets are no longer in effect. Requirements still in effect include: Traffic controls lights are energized.…
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The following restrictions are in place at MM 81, AHP, IVO USACE Revetment Operations: Effective 6:00 AM on Monday, November 26, 2018, this Measure is in effect with the following provisions: Sea-going deep draft vessels are restricted to one-way traffic…
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The USCG has amended their navigation operational restrictions at the Revetment Operations iVO MM 81. Note: The operations have concluded until 0600 (Local) Monday, November 26, 2018. Effective 6:00 AM on Monday, November 26, 2018, this Measure is in effect…
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The USACE has commenced Revetment Ops at MM 81.0 AHP. Effective immediately on November 23, 2018, this Measure is in effect with the following provisions: All vessels are restricted to one-way traffic from MM 80.3 to MM 81.5 AHP LMR…
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The USCG has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin that lists high water restrictions in effect as the Carrollton Gauge has reached 12’ on the rise. Highlights include: 1. Algiers Point traffic lights are energized. 2. Vessels are required to…
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The Sunshine Bridge Main Channel span is now open to vessel traffic, with the below measures still in effect: All deep draft vessels, all line tows, and large tows (five or more barges) are restricted to one-way traffic from MM…
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The USCG MSIB regarding the LMR channel closure at the Sunshine Bridge is below. Reminder: The LMR navigation channel (main and alternate) from MM 167 to MM 168 IVO the Sunshine Bridge (MM 167.5) will be closed to all vessels…
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Due to construction/roll-off operations at MM 157.3 AHOP, RDB the USCG has implemented the following: October 3, 2018 through October 6, 2018: All deep draft vessels and large tows are restricted to one-way traffic from MM 156.0 to MM 158.0…
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From the USCG: Due to the temporary closure of Bayou Sorrel and Bayou Boeuf Locks, the Atchafalaya River is experiencing increased marine traffic. This increase, combined with the area’s unique currents and bridge structures, have resulted in an increase…
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Today’s Carrollton Gauge reading as of 0700 local = 8.05 feet. MSIBVolXVIIIIssueCarrolltonGauge8FeetMidstreamTransferNotice.pdf The attached MSIB announces the following effective measures: Traffic control lights are energized. Gretna Navigation lights 94 and 97 are extinguished. Vessels transiting Algiers Point are required to…
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Set Port Condition Normal This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XVIII, Issues 60 and 61. The Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans has lifted all advisories and/or restrictions. Mariner information: Although waterways are operating as normal,…
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MSIB XVIII, Issue 058 – Fireworks Safety Zone, MM 95.7 – 96.7, August 25, 2018 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…
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