MSIB XXII-031 The 2022 Hurricane Season commences June 1st and continues through November 30th. You are strongly encouraged to review your existing hurricane plan or develop a plan if you do not have one. It is extremely important to decide…
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MSIB XXII-030 NVIC 01-20 Cyber Regulations: In March of 2020, the Coast Guard released Navigation and Vessel Inspection Circular (NVIC) 01-20 titled “Guidelines for Addressing Cyber Risks at MTSA Regulated Facilities”. This NVIC clarifies the existing Maritime Transportation Security Act…
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UPDATE 24MAY2022 ******UPDATED DATE and TIME – River Closure****** Mariners are advised on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from 0700 to 1300, the Lower Mississippi River at MM 16.2, Below Head of Passes will be closed to all vessel traffic in…
Read MoreMSIB XXII-027 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 31’ 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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SC 22-014 AGENDA Tuesday, June 7, 2022 0900 – Welcome 0915-0950 – Area Port of New Orleans 0950-1000 – Break 1000-1100 – Cargo Conveyance Security Manifests & Vessels Vessel Entrance and Clearance 1100-1215 – Lunch 1215-1245 – Vessel Repair (VRU)…
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SC 22-013 U.S. Customs and Border Protection [CBP] Field Operations New Orleans is sponsoring a Maritime Industry Day on Tuesday June 7, 2022, at the New Orleans Customhouse located at 423 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70130. The one-day event…
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Due to the Carrollton Gauge dropping below 12 feet, the Federal Pilots have rescinded all high water restrictions. See letter here.
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MSIB XXI-026 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 33 feet and predicted to fall, 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 XXII-025 When the Carrollton Gauge reads 12 feet and falling, the following requirements will no longer be in effect: 1. For all vessels operating in the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) below Mile Marker (MM) 233.9 Above Head of Passes…
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========================================= Captain Branch,Please distribute to the membership at your convenience…As a result of the Carrollton reaching 12’ and forecast to continue rising, The Associated Federal Pilots and Docking Masters of Louisiana are implementing the following recommendations.1. All mooring operations that…
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MSIB XXII-023 When the Carrollton Gauge reads 12 feet and rising, the following operating requirements will be in effect: 1. For all vessels operating in the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) below Mile Marker (MM) 233.9 Above Head of Passes (AHP),…
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SC 22-012 The New Orleans Customhouse Marine Division will close for walk-in transactions at 1500 hours CST on Friday, April 22, 2022. As a reminder: Documents related to the entrance and clearance of vessels may be transmitted to CBP New Orleans…
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SC 22-011 As of February 28, 2022 the automation of CBP Form I-418 (Passenger List – Crew List) for vessels has gone into effect. The rule eliminates the requirement for masters and agents to submit a paper CBP Form…
Read MoreMSIB XXII-022 Regarding Alliance Anchorage – MM 63 to MM 66 AHOP Beginning April 24, 2022 and continuing until further notice: • All vessels transiting from MM 63 to MM 66 shall contact the on-scene dredge, M/V J.S. CHATRY on…
Read MoreUPDATED 12APR2022 MSIB XXII-021a UPDATED Waterways Status – Temporary Security and Safety Zones – NEW ORLEANS, LA Navy Week New Orleans 2022 and French Quarter Festival will be held in New Orleans, LA beginning on April 18, 2022 and lasting…
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UPDATE 08APRIL2022: Please accept this email as verification that the Board of Examiners for NOBRA (BOE) is rescinding its current High Water Safety restriction as outlined in correspondence released on March 7, 2022 as the Carrollton gage has reached 12’…
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UPDATE: Rescinded 08APRIL2022 As a result of the Carrollton reaching 12’ and forecast to continue falling, we are rescinding all 12’ and rising recommendations effective immediately. All operations are normal at this time. Please do not hesitate to call with…
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MSIB XXII-020 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XXII, Issue 018 “Carrollton Gauge 12 Feet and Rising”, originally published on March 8, 2022. When the Carrollton Gauge reads 12 feet and falling, the following requirements will no longer be…
Read MoreMSIB XXII-019 Waterway Status – Temporary Safety Zone MM 94.5-95.5 AHP LMR The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port New Orleans, under the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, will activate a temporary safety zone as published…
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MSIB XXII-024 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a Safety Advisory for the waters of the Atchafalaya River in the vicinity of MM 14 on the Left Descending Bank. This advisory is needed to protect persons and…
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