Link here – revised tariff for the Associated Branch Pilots of the Port of New Orleans, LLC (“Bar Pilots”) effective October 01, 2021. At the September 29, 2021 meeting of the Louisiana Pilotage Fee Commission (“Commission”), the Commission unanimously approved…
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SC 21-045 Please find below the adjusted Customs User Fees effective October 1, 2021. Class Code Description Fee Limitation 491 Commercial Vessel Arrival Fee $485.11 $6,610.63 498 Barge/Bulk Carrier Arrival Fee $122.11 $1,665.15 494 Private Aircraft Decal (annual) $ …
Read MoreEffective immediately, Federal Pilot Dispatch has a new 24 hour telephone number. Please note the following:Federal Pilot Dispatch:985-898-1949Greg BushPresidentThe Federal Pilots of Louisiana504-416-6727president@federalpilots.com
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MSIB XXI-069 The Captain of the Port New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile Marker (MM) 0.0 to MM 167.5 above Head of Passes (AHP) as a result of…
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From BAR Pilot President: ============ CRPPA out of room in anchorages, so taking as space becomes available now. We are putting a few in Pilottown anchorage per agent request to avoid being caught in shutdown tomorrow.============ REMINDER: The LMR will…
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Federal order, Requirement for Persons to Wear Masks while on Conveyances and at Transportation Hubs, 29JAN2021 (the Order) requiring all persons traveling on all commercial vessels to wear a mask. The CDC…
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MSIB XXI-066 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 series of VTS measures for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River from…
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SC 21-039 SC 21-039 form The U.S. General Services Administration [GSA] has provided updated guidance on accessing federal buildings.Effective immediately visitors at federal buildings are required to complete the attached form “Certification of Vaccination Status” indicating their COVID-19 vaccination status.…
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SC 21-038 The purpose of this notice is to announce that Dupuy Storage and Forwarding Corporation has been selected as the Centralized Examination Station (CES) operator for the next five (5) years in the Port of New Orleans, LA. This…
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SC 21-037 Effective Monday August 23, 2021, CBP Baton Rouge Port Director Patrick Tyrrell will assume operational oversight of Port Operations in Gramercy, Louisiana. Gramercy Port Director James Welch is on a temporary assignment. CBP Gramercy is open for business.…
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MSIB XXI-050 1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 12 feet and falling, the COTP New Orleans has issued a low water safety advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile 167.5 Above Head…
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MSIB XXI-051 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 series of VTS measures for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River from…
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MSIB XXI-049 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 16 feet and expected to continue to fall, the COTP New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory from Mile Marker (MM) 225 to MM 228.3, Lower Mississippi River (LMR). …
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Please accept this update regarding current plans related to scheduled channel closure(s) on the Mississippi River Ship Channel (MRSC), the schedule remains the same as lost broadcast (Tuesday, August 17, 2021). The cutterhead dredge C.R. McCASKILL (Weeks Marine) is expected…
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The following information regarding safety and compliance with Louisiana’s current COVID order was received from Valero: With the recent uptick in COVID cases, we have reinstated some more strict access guidance to all parts of the refinery. As far as…
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SC 21-036 Effective Monday August 2, 2021, operations at the CBP Office in Cut Off/Galliano will temporarily relocate to the CBP Office in Morgan City. CBP Morgan City is open for business. Temporary Port Office information is as follows: CBP Morgan…
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MSIB XXI-048 Commencing on August 2, 2021 and continuing through approximately April 30, 2022, Louisiana Department of Transportation, in a joint venture with Traylor- Massman, will begin construction activities to replace the State Road 23 Belle Chasse Highway drawbridge. The…
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MSIB XXI-047 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XXI, Issue 046 Carrollton Gauge at 8 Feet and Rising. When the Carrollton Gauge reads 9 feet and falling, the following measures will be in effect: In accordance with 33 Code…
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Please accept this update regarding scheduled channel closure(s) on the Mississippi River Ship Channel, the schedule has been adjusted once again. The dredge contractors for the Coastal Restoration Protection Authority’s Spanish Pass Marsh and Ridge Creation project, Weeks Marine, LLC…
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MSIB XXI-046 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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