08
Jan
All,
I’ve been asked if there are any estimates on how long it will take to clear the backlog of vessels.
I have no estimates.
I wish I knew.
According to the 01/07/2019 USCG vetted list:
- There are 151 vessels cleared to enter the LMR over the next 5 days.
- There are 111 vessels on the LMR at this time.
Today’s 0700 Anchorage Report shows approximately 62 vessels in SWP anchorage.
- Some are waiting to enter.
- Some are just waiting for orders.
- The average time in SWP Anchorage is 2.6 days.
- 4 vessels have been there over 10 days:
- 1 @ 10 days
- 1 @ 11 days
- 1 @ 30 days
- 1 @ 25 days
- 4 vessels have been there over 10 days:
- If you remove these 4 vessels from the calculation; the average time in SWP for the other 58 vessels is 1.55 days.
By convoying vessels, the Pilots are entering/sailing approximately (+/-) 60 vessels a day.
- That figure combines inbounds and outbounds.
- That figure does not include vessel shifts.
- Currently there are two areas on the river that allow ‘one-way’ traffic only.
You may make your own conclusions from those numbers.
Sincerely,
Ronald W. Branch, CAPT. USCG (Ret.)
President
Louisiana Maritime Association (LAMA)
Ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org
Desk: (504) 899-5535
Cell: (330) 760-0786
Website: The Watch Stander
