MSIB XXIV-055 1. The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Morgan City – Port Allen Alternate Route at mile marker (MM) 63.7 adjacent to the Port Allen Lock. This advisory…
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MSIB XXIV-054 1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 16 feet and below, the COTP New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory provision from Mile Marker (MM) 225 to MM 228.3, Lower Mississippi River (LMR). This safety…
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MSIB XXIV-053 The Carrollton Gauge reads below 9 feet, the following measures are no longer in effect: As per 33 CFR 161.65, the Governor Nicholls traffic light, Gretna Harbor traffic light, and Westwego traffic lights are energized. The Governor Nicholls…
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MSIB XXIV-052 1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge expected to reach 25’ and continue to fall, the COTP of New Orleans has cancelled all requirements contained in MSIB Volume XXIV Issue 049. This Marine Safety Information Bulletin…
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XXIV-051 The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Captain of the Port New Orleans, under the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, is enforcing reoccurring safety zones defined in 33 CFR 165.801 within the Captain of the Port New Orleans…
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MSIB XXIV-050 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Atchafalaya River at Mile Marker (MM) 50.3. This advisory is needed to protect persons and vessels from the potential safety hazards…
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23SEP2024 MISB XXIV-071(2) **MSIB Volume XXIV Issue: 071 supersedes MSIB Volume XXIV Issue: 048 Update 06** The Grosse Tete drawbridge across the Lower Grand River, Port Allen Alternate Route, MM 47, Grosse Tête, LA will operate under a deviated schedule…
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MSIB XXIV-047 1. The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Port Allen – Morgan City Alternate Route at Mile Marker (MM) 47 in the vicinity of the Gross Tete swing…
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MSIB XXIV-046 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XXIV Issue 042. The Bayou Sorrel Bridge has been repaired and is open to marine traffic. For on scene information, Mariners may contact the Bayou Sorrel Bridge via landline…
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MSIB XXIV-044 The Carrollton Gauge reads below 12 feet and falling, the following operating requirements are no longer in effect: 1. For barge fleets located between MM 88 and MM 240 AHP, additional high-water requirements are found in…
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Please find a copy of the latest Associated Branch Pilots of the Port of New Orleans Tariff which goes into effect June 1, 2024 HERE
Read MoreMSIB XXIV-045 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XXIV Issue 043. The Melville Vertical Lift Bridge has been repaired and is open to marine traffic. For on scene information, Mariners may contact the Melville Vertical Lift Bridge…
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MSIB XXIV-043 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Atchafalaya River at Mile Marker (MM) 29.6. Due to a mechanical failure, mariners are advised that the Melville Vertical Lift Bridge…
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MSIB XXIV-042 1. The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Morgan City – Port Allen Alternate Route at Mile Marker (MM) 37.6. Due to a mechanical failure, mariners are advised…
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MSIB XXIV-041 The 2024 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 important to decide…
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SC 24-022 Effective Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 14, 2024, the parking spots reserved for Trade Partners in front of the U.S. Customhouse at 423 Canal Street will be unavailable due to a conference. As a reminder, vessel agents…
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MSIB XXIV-040 When the Carrollton Gauge reads 12 feet and rising, the following operating requirements will be in effect: 1. For barge fleets located between MM 88 and MM 240 AHP, additional high-water requirements are found in 33 CFR 165.803(m).…
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LETTER The NOBRA Board of Examiners has issued the following high water safety restriction: “Effective immediately and continuing until the Carrollton gauge reaches twelve (12) feet and falling, the Board implements the following Mississippi River safety restriction(s): “Mooring and unmooring operations at all mid-stream transfer facilities and any berth…
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MSIB XXIB-039 The Louisiana Airport Managers and Associates will be conducting an aerobatic demonstration on the Lower Mississippi River near Mile Marker 230-231 Above Head of Passes (AHP) on 14 May 2024 from 7:45 pm – 8:15 pm. There are…
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MSIB XXIV-038 1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge expected to reach 30’ and rise, 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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