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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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UPDATE: Rescinded 08APRIL2022 As a result of the Carrollton reaching 12’ and forecast to continue falling, we are rescinding all 12’ and rising recommendations effective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…
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RESCINDED MAY 1, 2023 ========================================= 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.…
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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Received from Valero Meraux: Any persons, crew, or inspectors who are not issued a Valero Meraux Access Badge should utilize the intercom system and a member of the security group will respond to facilitate entry. Should you have any questions,…
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SC 22-010 The Port of Morgan City office has relocated to the CBP Marine Unit at 1116 Bayou Lacarpe Road, Suite B Houma, LA 70363. Port email address: Industry should contact the Port of Morgan City Houma Office via email…
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The BAR Pilots will increase the maximum recommended freshwater draft to 50 feet as of 1200, Local, today, March 16, 2022. This is in effect from the Sea Buoy to Mile 1.5 AHOP. Documentation is here.Reminder, CRPPA maximum recommended freshwater…
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The sanctions against the importation of certain Russian cargoes has been expanded. Originally the under General License No. 16, the sanctions affected shipments of crude oil; petroleum; petroleum fuels, oils, and products of their distillation; liquefied natural gas; coal; and coal…
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MSIB 02-21 CH.4 USCG Coast Guard has issued an update. Actually, this MSIB confirms that there has been no change in the mask requirements for persons traveling on vessels or at transportation hubs (sea ports). Transportation hubs include sea ports…
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See here for a copy of the latest DELTA LAUNCH SERVICES, LLC RATES which become effective March 15, 2022.
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SC 22-009 CBP Form 214 General Order CBP has issued guidance regarding the importation of cargoes from Russia. Summary (Paraphrased) For imports into the United States from Russia of the following cargoes: crude oil; petroleum; petroleum fuels, oils, and products of their…
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