14
May
Crescent Pilots Increase Draft to 44′
CRPPA Letter 051420 The Crescent River Pilots have increased the recommended loading draft to 44′ effective at 1300 on May 14, 2020.
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14
May
Bar Pilots Increase Draft to 44′
SWP Draft Letter 051420 The Bar pilots have increased the recommended loading draft to 44′ effective at 1230 on May 14, 2020.
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11
May
NOBRA Pilots: 2020 High Water Safety Restrictions
NOBRA Letter May 11, 2020 The NOBRA Pilots have made the following adjustments to their High Water Restrictions: The following provisions from NOBRA’s letter of March 30, 2020 have been rescinded: 1. All vessels operating within the Baton Rouge Harbor…
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09
May
MSIB XX-049: Baton Rouge 40′ and Falling Wilkinson Point
MSIB XX-049 VTS Measure at Wilkinson Point (40′ and Falling) When the Baton Rouge gauge reads 40′ 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…
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08
May
MSIB XX-048: Baton Rouge 40′ and falling MM 167.5 – 234
MSIB XX-048 When the Baton Rouge gauge reads 40 feet 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 all…
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06
May
MSIB XX-050: Bonnet Carré Anchorage Open
MSIB XX-050 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes Volume XX, Issue 042 “Waterway Status – VTS Measure MM 127 – 129 AHP LMR, Bonnet Carré Anchorage Closure.” Effective immediately, the Bonnet Carré Anchorage is open. Closure of the Bonnet Carré…
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30
Apr
Federal Pilots Increase Draft to 43′
Federal Pilots Draft Increase 043020 Received from Captain Greg Bush, President of the Federal Pilots: *************************** From: Federal Pilot President <president@federalpilots.com> Subject: Draft Increase Date: April 30, 2020 at 7:57:53 AM CDT To: “ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org” <ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org> Cc: Sean Duffy Sr. <sean.duffy@bigrivercoalition.org> Good Evening Captain Branch,Effective immediately,…
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28
Apr
MSIB 02-20: Update Novel Coronavirus Change 4
MSIB O2-20 Update 4 The purpose of the MSIB is to provide guidance on reporting and infection control measures for vessel arriving to or traveling between any U.S. port or place to maintain the safety of personnel onboard vessels as well…
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23
Apr
MSIB XX-047: VTS Measure at Wilkinson Point (43′ and falling)
MSIB XX-047 When the Baton Rouge gauge reads above 40′, 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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16
Apr
SC 20-031: Marine Division – Vessel Entrance and Clearance Supervisor – Contact Information
SC 20-031 Reminder to Vessel Agents handling vessel arrivals (entrances) and departures (clearances) in the Port of New Orleans. The Supervisor for the New Orleans Marine Division is Supervisor Frank Foster. Any issues that cannot be resolved with Marine Division…
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06
Apr
MSIB XX-042: Bonnet Carré Anchorage Closure
MSIB XX-042 Due to the anticipated opening of the spillway, the Bonnet Carré Anchorage will close tomorrow at 0600 local. Effective at 6:00 a.m. local time on April 3, 2020, vessels shall not enter the Bonnet Carré Anchorage or the…
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06
Apr
NOBRA Pilots: High Water Restrictions
NOBRA Letter 040620 NOBRA has implemented the following restriction: Vessels anchoring in NOBRA’s area of responsibility with a draft of 35 ft. or greater shall maintain a pilot on board while at anchor to insure the the vessel. This emergency procedure…
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06
Apr
MSIB 13-20: TWIC Operations
MSIB 13-20 The uninterrupted flow of commerce on our Marine Transportation System (MTS) is critical to both National Security and National economic well-being. During this National emergency for COVID-19 it is paramount that the Coast Guard safeguards the continued operation…
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06
Apr
MSIB 12-20: COVID-19 – Vessel and Facility Response Plans
MSIB 12-20 The uninterrupted flow of commerce on our Marine Transportation System (MTS) is critical to both National Security and economic vitality. During the ongoing national emergency, it is paramount that we safeguard the continued operation of the MTS in…
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06
Apr
MSIB 08-20: Update 1 – COVID-19 and Mariner Credentials
MSIB 08-20 Update 1 The USCG has issued an update to their MSIB addressing COVID-19 guidance concerning mariner credentials, medical certificates, etc.Highlights: Regional Exam Centers are closed. Expired credentials are extended. Expired STCW Endorsements and Medical Certificates are extended. Pilot…
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05
Apr
NOBRA Pilots: Update-Procedures for Ordering Pilots
Captain Steve Hathorn, President of the NOBRA Pilots has confirmed the following: The dispatcher will take an order for a pilot only AFTER dispatch receives the email from the Master attesting to the safety of the ship and crew. So,…
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03
Apr
SC 20-029: Alternate Payment Options for Entry Summaries
SC 20-029 Alternate payment options for CBP Entry Summaries for the Port of New Orleans. In lieu of Automated Clearing House [ACH] (electronic) payments, brokers and importers have two additional options to make payments to the CBP New…
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02
Apr
SC 20-028: – UPDATE-Temporary Vessel Entrance and Clearance Procedures
SC 20-028 Payment Submissions. Mail does not come directly to the New Orleans Marine Division. All mail for the Customhouse is delivered in bulk and then sorted and delivered to various offices throughout the building. When someone from CBP signs…
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30
Mar
SC 20-027: Customhouse Resumes Operations on Tuesday March 31, 2020
SC 20-027 Port Operations at the New Orleans Customhouse will resume on Tuesday morning March 31, 2020. Thank you for your patience today as employees worked out of temporary locations. Questions regarding this notice may be directed to Assistant Port…
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30
Mar
NOBRA Pilot Preservation & High Water Restrictions
NOBRA Letter 033020 NOBRA Letter (2) 033020 The NOBRA Pilots has requested the maritime industry’s cooperation with the implementation of the following practices: Please complete all paperwork, company business, etc. prior to ordering a pilot to reduce idle pilot bridge time,…
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