SC 20-035 Rescission of Temporary Restrictions on Crew Shore Leave This notice rescinds the temporary restrictions specified in Southern Currents 20-023 dated March 21, 2020, that wereimplemented to address the public health emergency and community spread of COVID-19. …
Read MoreMSIB XX-073 High Water Safety Advisory – MM 221 to MM 240 AHP LMR As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 35′ and predicted to fall, the Captain of the Port of New Orleans has issued a safety…
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When the Baton Rouge gauge reads 37’ and falling, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, for Wilkinson Point, Lower Mississippi River…
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MSIB XX-071 Updated VTS Measure at Wilkinson Point (Above 37’) When the Baton Rouge gauge reads above 37’, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations…
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MSIB XX-069 HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: VTS Measure at Wilkinson Point (Above 37′) When the Baton Rouge gauge reads above 37′, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code…
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SC 20-034 SUBJECT: Marine Division Reopened – Tropical Storm Cristóbal The MS River Pilots and USCG Captain of the Port have lifted vessel movement restrictions on the Mississippi River. The CBP New Orleans Marine Division has reopened effective immediately. As…
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MSIB XX-068 Regulated Navigation Area – East Effective immediately, the Captain of the Port New Orleans (COTP) rescinds the enforcement of the Hurricane Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) East, which includes the Inner Harbor Navigational Channel south from the Seabrook Flood…
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MSIB XX-067 Effective immediately, the Captain of the Port New Orleans (COTP) rescinds the enforcement of the Hurricane Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) West, which includes the Harvey Canal from the LaPalco Bridge south to the confluence of the Harvey and…
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MXIB XX-066 Set Port Condition Normal This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XX, Issue 060 (Port Condition WHISKEY), 062 (Port Condition X-RAY), 064 (Port Condition YANKEE), and 065 (Port Condition ZULU). Effective immediately on June 8, 2020,…
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MSIB XX-064 Effective immediately, due to the continued progression and intensification of severe weather, the Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector New Orleans is setting Port Condition YANKEE in accordance with the Maritime Hurricane Contingency Port Plan (MHCPP). The COTP…
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MSIB XX-063 The Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector New Orleans has ordered the enforcement of the Hurricane Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) – West, described in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 165.838 as follows: • Harvey Canal from the…
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SC 20-032 In preparation for Tropical Depression/Storm Cristobal, a blanket delay in departure is approved for the New Orleans Tri-Port (New Orleans, Gramercy and Baton Rouge) until the Lower Mississippi River [LMR] is opened by the River Pilots and the USCG Captain…
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MSIB XX-062 Set Port Condition X-RAY Effective immediately, in preparation for the approaching tropical system CRISTOBAL, the Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector New Orleans is setting Port Condition X-RAY in accordance with the Maritime Hurricane Contingency Port Plan (MHCPP).…
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MSIB XX-061 The Captain of the Port (COTP) Sector New Orleans has ordered the enforcement of the Hurricane Regulated Navigation Area (RNA) – East, described in Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 165.838 as follows: • the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway…
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MSIB XX-060 UNITED STATES COAST GUARD SECTOR NEW ORLEANS MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN Set Port Condition WHISKEY At 1600 local time, June 4, 2020, in preparation for the approaching tropical system (CRISTOBAL), the Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector New…
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MSIB XX-059 White Castle Anchorage Open This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XX, Issue 054 “Waterway Status – VTS Measure MM 190.0 – 191.5 AHP LMR, White Castle Anchorage Closure.” Effective immediately, the White Castle Anchorage is open. Mariners…
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MSIB XX-058 Hurricane Season 2020 The 2020 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…
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When the Baton Rouge gauge reads 37′ and falling, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, for Wilkinson Point, Lower Mississippi…
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MSIB Vol XX-055 Mariners are advised that the Bayou Sorrel bridge, located at MM 37.6 of the Port Allen – Morgan City Alternate Route, had a mechanical failure that prevents its normal operation, limiting the bridge to manual openings only.…
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MSIB XX-054 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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