SC 23-018 This notice is issued to clarify U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s policy regarding Manifesting Ship’s Stores, Equipment and Spares Ship’s Supplies, Stores, Equipment and Spares: Accessories that are required for the maintenance or general operation of a vessel.…
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SC 23-017 This Trade Notice Updates and Replaces Trade Notice 06-010 issued on June 13, 2016 This notice is issued to clarify U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s policy regarding Petroleum Residue {Slops} and Petroleum Waste {Sludge} SLOPS: Considered merchandise and…
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MSIB XXIII-019 The Carrollton Gauge reads 12 feet and rising, the following operating requirements are 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 XXIII-018 The French Quarter Festival will be held in New Orleans, LA beginning on April 13, 2023 and lasting through April 16, 2023. As part of the celebrations, multiple events will be taking place on or adjacent to the…
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SC 23-016 Bunker: Petroleum products loaded aboard “taken on” a vessel for consumption by that vessel. Bunkers are not considered cargo for customs purposes. If a vessel master loads “takes on” bunkers in the New Orleans Tri-Port and then decides…
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MSIB XXIII-017 When the Carrollton Gauge reads 12 feet and falling, the following operating requirements will no longer be in effect: 1. For barge fleets located between MM 88 and MM 240 AHP, additional high-water requirements are found in 33…
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MSIB XXIII-016 When the Carrollton Gauge reads 12 feet and rising, the following operating requirements will be 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…
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MSIB XXIII-015 1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 30’ and rising, the COTP New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile 219 to Mile 229 and…
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MSIB XXIII-014 1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 28’ and rising, the COTP New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile 219 to Mile 229 and…
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SC 23-013 On Saturday, March 4, 2023, the CBP offices located on the Customhouse first floor, 423 Canal Street, Suite 186, will temporarily relocate due to water repairs to the Customhouse. On these dates, the CBP Marine Division will relocate…
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MSIB XXIII-013 As a result of the Bayou Sorrel river gauge reading 5 feet and below, in accordance with the Waterways Action Plan Baton Rouge Annex: A. The COTP New Orleans has cancelled all requirements including restrictions requiring all mariners to…
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SC 23-014 Area Port of New Orleans ports of entry will accept printed copies of CBP Form I-95. The approved PDF version of the form may be downloaded from the CBP.gov website below. https://www.cbp.gov/document/forms/cbp-form-i-95-crewman-s-landing-permit Please note that the OMB Date…
Read MoreMSIB XXIII-012 The appropriate recipient of marine casualty and hazardous condition notification is the Sector New Orleans Command Center. The Command Center can be reached at (504) 365-2533. Notifications of marine casualties described by 46 CFR 4.05-1 and hazardous conditions…
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MSIB XXIII-011 1. This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XXIII, Issue 010 Update 01. 2. The planned salvage operations for the sunken barge at MM 232.2 AHP LMR have been cancelled until further notice. 3. The Coast…
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MSIB XXIII-010 1. The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker (MM) 231.5 to MM 233.0 Above Head of Passes (AHP). This advisory is needed…
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MSIB XXIII-010 UPDATE 1 **Update** The salvage operations have been postponed. The operation will begin on February 16, 2023. 1. The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Lower Mississippi River…
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SC 23-012 Due to traffic congestion associated with Mardi Gras, Friday, February 10, 2023, the Marine Division and Cargo Release units will close at 3:00 PM. As a reminder, the Marine Desk will be relocated to the Louis Armstrong International…
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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…
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