Update! Sunken Vessel Update – LMR Open!!
The USCG has reopened the LMR at MM 57, AHOP. The Mississippi River is open to all traffic in the vicinity of MM 57 AHP. Minimum safe speed and wide Berth from MM 56 to 58 AHP LDB is required…
Read MoreThe USCG has reopened the LMR at MM 57, AHOP. The Mississippi River is open to all traffic in the vicinity of MM 57 AHP. Minimum safe speed and wide Berth from MM 56 to 58 AHP LDB is required…
Read MoreThe LMR river between MM55 and MM58 AHP is closed to all traffic due to a unlocated sunken vessel in the vicinity of MM57.4 AHP. Small vessel traffic is permitted in the closure area for efforts to locate a missing crew…
Read MoreThe Mississippi River is reopened to all traffic in the Baton Rouge Harbor. The Baton Rouge General Anchorage will remain closed until further notice. The sunken T/V MICHELLE ANN has been located in the anchorage, beneath the M/V IOLCOS UNITY.…
Read MoreIn accordance with 33 CFR 161.11, Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) is implementing a one-way traffic measure on the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from MM 153 to MM 155 AHP due to a sunken barge at MM154.0 Approximately 600ft off the…
Read MoreSalvage Operations have begun on the M/V ST RITA @ MM132.6 favoring the RDB. The LMR remains open to navigation. Operations will be during daylight hours only. Slowest Safe Speed and Wide Berth are requested 24/7 for equipment that will…
Read MoreThe LMR at the sunken barge between MM 152 to MM 156, is now open to navigation. A one-way transit restriction is in place until further notice.Additionally, due to the proximity of the sunken barge near Belmont Anchorage; no vessels…
Read MoreOfficial Notice Below. Due to a sunken barge in the vicinity of MM 154 AHP The river is closed to all traffic from MM 152 to 156 AHP. For additional information contact Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River on VHF-FM…
Read MoreDue to a sunken barge in the channel, the Lower Mississippi River is closed to all traffic until further notice from MM 154 AHP to MM 156 AHP. Official notice is below. Due to a sunken barge in the channel. The…
Read MoreThe Towing Vessel ST RITA has sunk at MM 132.8, RDB. A VTS Measure is in place restricting all vessels to slowest safe speed between MM 132 and MM 134, AHOP until further notice. No other details are available at…
Read MoreAn updated High Water Safety Advisory has been issued.Highlights/Summary of Ocean Going Vessel Requirements:Ocean Going Vessel requirements, Baton Rouge Harbor (MM 225-234) Ocean going vessels must use tug escorts with adequate horsepower alongside while transiting upbound past the I-10 Bridge to…
Read MoreEmailed eNOAD files sent to the NVMC parser (osc-svc-nvmcparprod@uscg.mil or enoad@nvmc.uscg.gov) are now processing normally. All backlogged messages are being processed. Contact the NVMC 800-708-9823, or 304-264-2502 if you have any questions or concerns.
Read MoreThe USCG COTP has issued the “Vessel Safety Advisory During Restricted Visibility” MSIB. It reads as follows:Over the past couple months there have been several incidents where reduced visibility has been identified as a casual factor. The Captain of the Port New Orleans expects all mariners to use extra caution and consideration when transiting in or near an area of restricted visibility (i.e. fog, sleet, heavy rains, squalls). Appoint adequate watch personnel to include additional “look-out” positions at different locations on the ship. More than the standard watch compliment may be needed to maintain a proper lookout in accordance with COLREG Rule 5 (33 CFR 83.05). Reduce speed of the vessel depending on visibility and exercise due regard to maneuvering and stopping distance of the vessel at any particular speed in accordance with COLREG Rule 6 (33 CFR 83.06). All vessels in or near areas of restricted visibility shall navigate and maneuver in accordance COLREG Rule 19 (33 CFR 83.19). Ensure navigation equipment, including lights, radars, and fog signal, are working properly prior to getting underway and at all times while underway. While underway in or near restricted visibility, it is important that the master is on the bridge. If not, The Officer in Charge of the Navigation Watch must inform the master of deteriorating visibility. Stop other activities or operations that are not essential to the safe navigation of the vessel. Remove unnecessary noise and distractions from the bridge watch, such as personal cell phone use, music, and television. Check and maintain water-tight integrity of the vessel while operating in or near areas of restricted visibility. Monitor appropriate bridge-to-bridge radio communications frequencies at all times. Maintain detailed navigation log entries including vessel’s position, speed, and condition of visibility. …
Read MoreFrom the USCG: —————————— An issue is preventing emailed eNOAD submissions from reaching the USCG National Vessel Movement Center (NVMC) email parser. Any email submission made after approximately 1430 DST (1330 local) today, 03/04/2019 has not yet been processed. Efforts…
Read MoreDue to a bridge allision and a barge breakaway, the Mississippi River is closed until further notice, from MM-233 to MM-235. For further information, contact VTS LMR on CH-5a or CH-12 VHF-FM. Tony Marinelli, Watch Supervisor U.S. Coast Guard Vessel…
Read MoreTime of Closure was 11:00 pm, March 1, 2019. Time of Re-Opening was 9:30 am, March 2, 2019. CAPT RonRonald W. BranchPresidentLouisiana Maritime Association (LaMA) Due to improved visibility in the vicinity of Algiers Point MM 94.5 AHP, the Mississippi River…
Read MoreAlgiers Point is now open to navigation.Time of Closure: 4:45 am, local, today, March 1.Time of Reopening: 11:30 am, local, today, March 1. Sincerely,Ronald W. Branch, CAPT. USCG (Ret.) PresidentLouisiana Maritime Association (LAMA) Ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org Desk: (504) 899-5535Cell: (330) 760-0786Website: The Watch Stander Due to…
Read MoreThere will be a USCG Temporary Safety Zone as follows: When: Monday, March 4, 2019Time: 1800 – 1900 LocalWhere: MM 93.0 to 96.0, AHOP, LMRWhy: Fireworks associated with Lundi Gras events. All vessels are prohibited from entering the safety zone…
Read MoreThe High Water Advisory for MM 167.5 to MM 254.5 AHP has been updated for the Baton Rouge Gauge at 40’ and Rising. Highlights:Ocean Going Vessel requirements, Baton Rouge Harbor (MM 225-234) 1. Ocean going vessels must use tug escorts…
Read MoreHighlights for Ocean-Going Vessels: Ocean Going Vessel requirements, Baton Rouge Harbor MM 225-234: Ocean going vessels must use tug escorts with adequate horsepower alongside while transiting upbound past the I-10 Bridge to dock, as well as departing the dock and…
Read MoreThis MSIB includes the following: Until further notice, vessel-to-vessel cargo transfers are prohibited unless specifically approved in advance by the Captain of the Port (COTP). This temporary VTS Measure restricts the cargo transfers authorized in designated anchorages as noted 33…
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