MSIB XXV-024 A safety zone will be enforced from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 5, 2025 and April 6, 2025 on all waters of the Morgan City-Port Allen Alternate Route from mile marker 54.5 to 55.5 in the…
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As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge expected to reach 25’ and continue to fall, the COTP New Orleans has cancelled all requirements contained in MSIB Volume XXV, Issue 019. This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume…
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MSIB XXV-021 In anticipation of the Carrollton Gauge reading 9 feet and falling, the following operating requirements are no longer in effect: In addition to the requirements contained in 33 CFR 161.13, the following measures apply to vessels transiting through…
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MSIB XXV-020 To provide more efficient and effective Aids to Navigation signals, the Coast Guard is proposing the following Aids to Navigation changes: Lower Mississippi River, Alhambra Crossing (Mile Markers 189.4 – 189.5, Above Head of Passes):The Coast Guard plans…
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MSIB XXV-009 MSIB Volume XXIII, Issue 057, issued September 28, 2023, is cancelled. In accordance with 33 CFR 165.810 and 33 CFR 164.11, the Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans reminds all vessel owners and operators of the following…
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MSIB XXV-018 UPDATE 1 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…
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MSIB XXV-019 1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge expected to reach 30′ and continue to fall, the COTP of New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile 219…
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MSIB XXV-017 The Carrollton Gauge reads 12 feet and falling, the following operating requirements are no longer in effect: For barge fleets located between MM 88 and MM 240 AHP, additional high-water requirements are found in 33 CFR 165.803(m). For all other…
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MSIB XXV-016 1. The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Morgan City – Port Allen Alternate Route at mile marker 55.3. Mariners are advised that the Morley Railroad Bridge lift…
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MSIB XXV-015 When the Carrollton Gauge reads 12 feet and rising, the following operating requirements will be in effect: 1. For barge fleets located between MM 88 and MM 240 AHP, additional high-water requirements are found in 33 CFR 165.803(m).…
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NOBRA high water restriction letter is here
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MSIB XXV-014 1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge expected to reach 30’ and rise, the COTP New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile 219 to Mile…
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MSIB XXV-013 Mardi Gras festivities will be held in New Orleans, LA beginning on February 21, 2025, and lasting through March 04, 2025. As part of the celebrations, multiple events will be taking place on or adjacent to the Lower…
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SC 25-008 Saturday and Sunday, February 22-23, 2025 Saturday and Sunday, March 1-2, 2025 Tuesday, March 4, 2025 On the dates listed above, CBP offices located on the Customhouse first floor, 423 Canal Street, Suite 186, will temporarily relocate due to…
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MSIB XXV-010 The Carrollton Gauge reads 8 feet and rising, the following operating requirements are in effect: In addition to the requirements contained in 33 CFR 161.13, the following measures apply to vessels transiting through or within the Algiers…
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MSIB XXV-011 The Carrollton Gauge reads 8 feet and rising, the following operating requirements are in effect: In addition to the requirements contained in 33 CFR 161.13, the following measures apply to vessels transiting through or within the Algiers Point…
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SC 25-007 Starting Friday February 7 through Sunday February 9, 2025, CBP offices located on the Customhouse first floor, 423 Canal Street, Suite 186, will temporarily relocate due to traffic congestion and street closures in the downtown area associated with…
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MSIB XXV-008 UPDATE 2 Super Bowl LIX and associated activities will be taking place in New Orleans, LA beginning on February 1, 2025, and lasting through February 10, 2025. As part of the celebrations, multiple events will be taking place…
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Effective Sunday February 2, 2025, through Sunday February 9, 2025, the parking spots reserved for Trade Partners in front of the U.S. Customhouse at 423 Canal Street will be unavailable. As a reminder, vessel agents may enter and clear…
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Due to a recent Coast Guard audit of our security plan we had to make a change to our seafarers access site specific procedure. It is now a requirement for ZGC to provide a physical escort for seafarers from the…
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