MSIB XX-081 MSIB XX-081 attachment – midstream transfer notice When the Carrollton Gauge reads 8 feet and rising, the following operating requirements will be in effect: 1. In accordance with 33 CFR 161.65, the Governor Nicholls Harbor Traffic Control Light 94,…
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Port Allen Lock LMR MM 219-229: As a result of the falling Mississippi River stages, all previous high water measures for this area have been rescinded, effective immediately. This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XX, Issue 077 High Water…
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MSIB XX-078 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XX, Issue 075 Carrollton Gauge at 12 Feet and Falling. When the Carrollton Gauge reads 9 feet and falling, the following measures will be in effect: In accordance with 33 Code of Federal Regulations…
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MSIB XX-077 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 30′ and predicted to fall, 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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Captain Ron, Per the Safe Navigation Committee of Louisiana state-commissioned river port pilots: Based on the current conditions, the 12’ River restrictions are rescinded effective immediately. Thanks. Regards, Mark NelsonChief Financial OfficerCrescent River Port Pilots’ Association
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MSIB XX-075 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XX, Issue 051 “Carrollton Gauge at 15 Feet and Falling.” When the Carrollton Gauge reads 12 feet and falling, the following operating requirements are no longer in effect: 1. For all vessels…
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MSIB XX-076 Waterway Status – VTS Measure MM 190.0 – 191.5 AHP LMR White Castle Anchorage Closure Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River (VTS LMR), in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11,…
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SC 20-035 Rescission of Temporary Restrictions on Crew Shore Leave This notice rescinds the temporary restrictions specified in Southern Currents 20-023 dated March 21, 2020, that wereimplemented to address the public health emergency and community spread of COVID-19. …
Read MoreMSIB XX-073 High Water Safety Advisory – MM 221 to MM 240 AHP LMR As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 35′ and predicted to fall, the Captain of the Port of New Orleans has issued a safety…
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Received from Valero’s Captain Tim Long: ************************************************* Please note we will rescind the tug requirement for Valero dock 2 and 3 on Monday, June 22nd at 0800. Dock 4, which has a missing stern buoy (scheduled to be replaced at the…
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When the Baton Rouge gauge reads 37’ and falling, 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 Mississippi River…
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MSIB XX-071 Updated VTS Measure at Wilkinson Point (Above 37’) When the Baton Rouge gauge reads above 37’, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations…
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MSIB XX-069 HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: VTS Measure at Wilkinson Point (Above 37′) When the Baton Rouge gauge reads above 37′, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code…
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SC 20-034 SUBJECT: Marine Division Reopened – Tropical Storm Cristóbal The MS River Pilots and USCG Captain of the Port have lifted vessel movement restrictions on the Mississippi River. The CBP New Orleans Marine Division has reopened effective immediately. As…
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Summary: Port Condition NORMAL set today at 1300. LMR is open to all navigation. NOAA/NWS Report Tropical Storm CRISTOBAL No change since this morning’s report. Showers should be moving off to the north over the next couple of days. USCBP…
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MSIB XX-068 Regulated Navigation Area – East Effective immediately, the Captain of the Port New Orleans (COTP) rescinds the enforcement of the Hurricane Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) East, which includes the Inner Harbor Navigational Channel south from the Seabrook Flood…
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MSIB XX-067 Effective immediately, the Captain of the Port New Orleans (COTP) rescinds the enforcement of the Hurricane Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) West, which includes the Harvey Canal from the LaPalco Bridge south to the confluence of the Harvey and…
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MXIB XX-066 Set Port Condition Normal This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XX, Issue 060 (Port Condition WHISKEY), 062 (Port Condition X-RAY), 064 (Port Condition YANKEE), and 065 (Port Condition ZULU). Effective immediately on June 8, 2020,…
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Port remains closed to all navigation (ZULU). No estimation of when the LMR will be reopened at this time. The USCG has scheduled a Conference Call for 1400 today. Today’s Report: 1. NOAA/NWS – Tropical Depression Cristobal (see attached slides) What…
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Summary: Monday, 08 June 2020 as of 0900: Port Condition Zulu – Navigation remains closed on the LMR. (Click here) BAR and FED Pilots have boats out checking the channel. BAR Pilots report waves of 10-12 foot offshore. The USCG has…
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