MSIB XXI-017 Changes to Aids to Navigation in the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet The Coast Guard is proposing the following Aids to Navigation changes in the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet: 1. Discontinue Mississippi River Gulf Outlet Daybeacon 62 (LLNR-11715) in…
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MSIB XXI-015 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, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, for all waters of…
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MSIB XXI-016 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, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, for Wilkinson Point, Lower…
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MSIB XXI-012 BATON ROUGE HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY (33′ and Rising): VTS MEASURE MM 219 to MM 229 AHP LMR As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 33′ and predicted to rise, the Captain of the Port of…
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MSIB Vol XXI-014 Uncrewed Vessel Surveying – Pass-a-Loutre, South Pass, and Southwest Pass Mariners are advised that commencing on March 16, 2021 and continuing through March 31, 2021, in support of a large-scale hydrologic restoration project sponsored by the Coastal…
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MSIB XXI-013 When the Carrollton Gauge reads 12 feet and rising, the following operating requirements go into effect: For all vessels operating in the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) below Mile Marker (MM) 233.9 Above Head of Passes (AHP), including South…
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Southern Currents 21-026 was issued by CBP New Orleans and provides updated guidance for completing and submitting CBP Form 1300 – Vessel Entrance & Clearance Statement. This notice supersedes Southern Currents 18-023, and any questions on specific vessels should be…
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MSIB XXI-010 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 30’ and predicted to rise, the Captain of the Port of New Orleans has issued a safety advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile…
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MSIB XXI-008 When the Carrollton Gauge reads 8 feet and rising, the following operating requirements will be in effect: In accordance with 33 CFR 161.65, the Governor Nicholls Harbor Traffic Control Light 94, the Gretna Harbor Traffic Control Light 97…
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MSIB XXI-009 When the Carrollton Gauge reads 8 feet and rising, the following operating requirements will be in effect: In accordance with 33 CFR 161.65, the Governor Nicholls Harbor Traffic Control Light 94, the Gretna Harbor Traffic Control Light 97…
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The CRPPA has announced that effective March 1, 2021 the capital improvement surcharge ($45.90 per inbound/outbound turn) will no longer be charged to vessels. This surcharge was in place to pay for 2 pilot boats. Those boats have now been…
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SC 21-031 PURPOSE The purpose of this trade notice is to invite written comments regarding the one (1) CES application received. Comments must be received in writing within 30 calendar days from the date of this trade notice, March 30,…
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SC 21-030 U.S. General Services Administration [GSA] New Orleans advised U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP] New Orleans that a segment of Canal St. will be closed to erect a large crane for rooftop HVAC work at the Marriott Hotel…
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The 2021 CFIA-USDA Asian Gypsy Moth (AGM) Bulletin is available at this link.This bulletin summarizes import requirements for marine vessels entering North American ports which have called upon areas regulated for AGM.Table 1 provides the Regulated Areas and Specified Risk…
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Southern Currents 21-025 was issued by CBP New Orleans to update and consolidate previous notices regarding Notifications of Arrival and CBP boarding requests. Notification of Arrival Procedures: Telephonic or email notification will be made to the intended first port of…
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Southern Currents 21-024 was issued by CBP New Orleans to update ans consolidate previous notices regarding temporary entrance and clearance procedures that are currently in place due to COVID-19. Given the outbreak and continued transmission and spread of COVID-19 within…
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Southern Currents 21-023 was issued by CBP New Orleans to update and clarify their policy regarding submission of a vessel’s formal entry. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays have not previously counted against the 48-hour window for declaring formal entry and making…
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MSIB XXI-007 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XXI, Issue 006 Carrollton Gauge at 8 Feet and Rising. When the Carrollton Gauge reads below 9 feet and falling, the following measures will be in effect: In accordance with 33…
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MSIB XXI-006 Midstream Transfer Notice CARROLLTON GAUGE AT 8 FEET AND RISING When the Carrollton Gauge reads 8 feet and rising, the following operating requirements will be in effect: In accordance with 33 CFR 161.65, the Governor Nicholls Harbor Traffic…
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UPDATE 08FEB2021 AT 0600 LOCAL: The Marine Desk & CBP Operations Desk located on the Customhouse First Floor, 423 Canal Street, Suite 186, will reopen for normal business hours today, Monday, February 8, 2021. The affected Customhouse areas have been…
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