MSIB XXIII-009 The Mardi Gras festivities will be held in New Orleans, LA beginning on February 17, 2023 and lasting through February 22, 2023. As part of the celebrations, multiple events will be taking place on or adjacent to the…
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MSIB XXIII-008 1. As a result of the Bayou Sorrel river gauge reading 6.5 feet and falling: A. The MM 37.6 to MM 45 one-way traffic restriction has been rescinded and is now open to all vessel traffic. B. Lower…
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MSIB XXIII-007 1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 25’ and rising, the COTP of New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile 219 Above Head of…
Read MoreMSIB XXIII-005 As a result of the Bayou Sorrel gauge reading 6.5 feet and rising, the COTP New Orleans has implemented an advisory with the following restrictions in accordance with the Waterways Action Plan Baton Rouge Annex: Bayou Sorrel Lock…
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SC 23-011 The Area Port Director’s office and associated staff, along with the Entry, FP&F, Vessel Repair, and Import Specialist Units will be closed on the days listed below in observance of the respective federal holidays: New Year’s Day Monday,…
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SC 23-010 Saturday and Sunday February 11-12, 2023 Saturday and Sunday February 18-19, 2023 Tuesday February 21, 2023 On the dates listed above, CBP offices located on the Customhouse first floor, 423 Canal Street, Suite 186, will temporarily relocatedue to…
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MSIB XXIII-004 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…
Read MoreMSIB XXIII-003 1. This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XXII, Issue 070. 2. The COTP New Orleans has cancelled all requirements contained in MSIB Volume XXII, Issue 070. 3. For further information, contact the following: Coast Guard…
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MSIB XXIII-002 All mariners are advised that the Temporary Closures for the Mississippi River MM 0 – MM 2 AHP, January 10, 2023, and January 12, 2023 (back-up Date) have been postponed. This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB…
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SC 23-009 The CBP Field Operations Vessel Entrance and Clearance System [VECS] will be a complete digitization and automation of the Vessel Entrance and Clearance process. VECS will allow vessel masters, operators, and agents to submit certain vessel entry and…
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SC 23-008 SC 23-008 Attachment The Port of New Orleans is pleased to announce an updated Steel Identification, Classification and Trade Law Seminar to be conducted on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 (8:30 AM – 4:15 PM), and Wednesday, February 8,…
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MSIB XXII-070 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 16 feet and below, the COTP New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory from Mile Marker (MM) 225 to MM 228.3, Lower Mississippi River (LMR). This safety advisory is…
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SC 23-007 SC 23-007 Attachment Trade Notice regarding the 2023 Calendar Year Annual Permit User Fee for each permit held by an individual, partnership, association, or corporate broker. Fee: $163.71 Due: February 24, 2023 Details on this fee are contained…
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MSIB XXII-069 Waterway Status – Temporary Closure MM 0 – MM 2 AHP LMR 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…
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MSIB XXII-067 The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port New Orleans, under the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, will enforce a safety zone as published in 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 165.801, beginning on December…
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MSIB XXII-068 UPDATE 1 MSIB Volume XXII, Issue 63 will be rescinded and replaced with the below restrictions on December 24, 2022. The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port New Orleans, under the authority of the Ports and Waterways…
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SC 23-006 This is to notify the New Orleans Trade Community of the following closures on Friday December 23, 2022: The Dupuy Group will close the Port Centralized Examination [CES]. Container Terminal Operations {New Orleans Terminal and Ports America}, including…
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MSIB XXII-066 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XXII, Issue 065. The COTP New Orleans has cancelled all requirements contained in MSIB Volume XXII, Issue 065. For further information, contact the following: Coast Guard Sector New Orleans…
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MSIB XXII-065 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 16 feet and below, the COTP New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory from Mile Marker (MM) 225 to MM 228.3, Lower Mississippi River (LMR). This safety advisory is…
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MSIB XXII-064 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 12 feet and below, the COTP New Orleans has issued a low water safety advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile 167 Above Head…
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