MSIB XX-092 Setting of Port Condition YANKEE At 0600 local time, August 23, 2020, in preparation for the approaching Tropical Storms MARCO and LAURA, the Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector New Orleans will set Port Condition YANKEE in accordance…
Read MoreMSIB XX-090 Setting of Port Condition X-RAY At 2000 local time, August 22, 2020, in preparation for the approaching Tropical Storms MARCO and LAURA, the Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector New Orleans will set Port Condition X-RAY in accordance…
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MSIB XX-091 Regulated Navigation Area Enforcement Effective immediately, the Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector New Orleans has ordered the enforcement of the Hurricane Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) under Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 165.838. The RNA includes…
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MSIB XX-089 Recommended Precautionary Measures for Ships Recommended Precautionary Measures for Barges Remaining In Port Checklist Reporting Tool – submit within 24 hours to Vessel Traffic Service via fax at (504) 365-2519 or email D08-PF-VTSNewOrleans-LMR@uscg.mil Storm Preparation Checklist for Vessels…
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MSIB XX-088 Commencing on or about September 5, 2020 and continuing through approximately November 3, 2020, the Port of New Orleans will affect permanent repairs to the St. Claude Avenue, State Road 46 bridge. The bridge is located across the…
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MSIB XX-087 Inner Harbor Navigational Canal Lock Closure and GIWW Alternate Route Commencing on or about August 31, 2020 and continuing for approximately 60 days, the Inner Harbor Navigational Canal (IHNC) will be closed 24 hours per day to all…
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The following information regarding FGIS scheduling and prioritizing was received from the New Orleans Field Office management: Stowage Examinations Ship hold Dispatchers: Wallace Martin & Nathaniel Puryear Office phone: 985-235-5044 Cell phone: 985-805-0255 Emergency Contact: Dwan Moore (Supervisory Quality Assurance Specialist) Office…
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NWS/NOAA has updated their 2020 Hurricane Season Outlook. Compared to the May 2020 predictions, here are the changes: Season Probability Above Normal —> Was 60%; Now 85%. Near Normal —> Was 30%; Now 10% Below Normal —> Was 10%; Now…
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MSIB XX-086 VTS Advisory – Shoaling MM 145 – 148 AHP LMR Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River (VTS LMR), in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, will establish a Vessel Traffic Service…
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Southern Currents 20-037 REMINDER: Temporary Vessel Entrance and Clearance Payment Procedures – COVID-19 Response The CBP Marine Division granting formal entrance will sign, seal and return the CBP Form 1300 to the vessel agent as a pdf. file attached to…
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MSIB XX-084 THIS MSIB WAS CANCELLED ON AUGUST 3, 2020 AT 0945 LOCAL USACE stone-laying operations will be conducted daily from 6:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. local time Monday, July 27 through Wednesday, August 5, 2020, including the weekend. …
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MSIB XX-083 Lower Mississippi River (LMR) – White Castle Anchorage Open Effective JULY 23 at 1700 local, White Castle Anchorage, located along the right descending bank of the Lower Mississippi River, mile 190.3 to mile 191.14 above head of passes…
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Southern Currents 20-036 The New Orleans Customhouse Marine Division will close at 1400 hours on Sunday July 19, 2020 for walk-in appointments. Vessel agents may still submit vessel entrance and clearance documents such as: Lade Orders, Vessel Entrance and Clearance…
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MSIB XX-082 CARROLLTON GAUGE BELOW 9 FEET AND FALLING This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XX, Issue 081 Carrollton Gauge at 8 Feet and Rising. As the Carrollton Gauge is below 9 feet and falling, the following measures will…
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MSIB XX-081 MSIB XX-081 attachment – midstream transfer notice When the Carrollton Gauge reads 8 feet and rising, the following operating requirements will be in effect: 1. In accordance with 33 CFR 161.65, the Governor Nicholls Harbor Traffic Control Light 94,…
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Port Allen Lock LMR MM 219-229: As a result of the falling Mississippi River stages, all previous high water measures for this area have been rescinded, effective immediately. This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XX, Issue 077 High Water…
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MSIB XX-078 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XX, Issue 075 Carrollton Gauge at 12 Feet and Falling. When the Carrollton Gauge reads 9 feet and falling, the following measures will be in effect: In accordance with 33 Code of Federal Regulations…
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MSIB XX-077 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 30′ and predicted to fall, 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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MSIB XX-075 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XX, Issue 051 “Carrollton Gauge at 15 Feet and Falling.” When the Carrollton Gauge reads 12 feet and falling, the following operating requirements are no longer in effect: 1. For all vessels…
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MSIB XX-076 Waterway Status – VTS Measure MM 190.0 – 191.5 AHP LMR White Castle Anchorage Closure Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River (VTS LMR), in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11,…
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