All,We are trying to collect information on how many vessels will be affected by the current draft restriction. Please send me the following for any vessel with a draft of over 43’ freshwater. Name of Vessel Location of Vessel Current…
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Fog conditions continue to interrupt navigation on the LMR. Remember, that while it may be clear sailing on one part of the river, other parts may be socked in with fog. In fact, the BAR Pilots report deck-high fog at…
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LAMA’s report on the Corps’ Mississippi River Maintenance Forum meeting earlier today(Wednesday, February 6, 2019) and the corresponding agenda are attached. There were considerable discussions at today’s meeting about problems related to the persistent “black-out fog” impacting normal dredging and the ability…
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CBP New Orleans has released updates to the Points of Contacts for various Branches and Units throughout the Port of New Orleans.The consolidated attachment includes the following Southern Currents: 09-012 — Telephone Numbers and Points of Contact for CBP Crewmen/Passenger…
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The Big River Coalition issued letters (today) to the entire Louisiana Congressional Delegation requesting assistance to secure supplemental funding for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS) program. A copy of the letter issued jointly…
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The Big River Coalition issued letters (today) to the entire Louisiana Congressional Delegation requesting assistance to secure supplemental funding for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to restore the Mississippi River Ship Channel. A copy of the letter issued jointly…
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Members, Attached a screen shot of SPAM/JUNK Email sent out to appear to be a LAMA Invoice. If you receive such; DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK. LAMA does not send ANY emails with an invoice ‘link’. When LAMA sends…
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Agents; In addition to the information requested below; please forward me any information regarding vessels that are planning to light-load due to the draft restrictions. One again, please use the format: Name of Vessel: Draft: (Planned and Light Load) Cargo:…
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Agents, I’ve been asked to collect information regarding vessel’s drafts. I’m requesting the following: First: Please ensure the Master of all vessels enter the correct current draft information in their vessels AIS information. If all vessels comply with this; the…
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LAMA’s report on the Corps’ Mississippi River Maintenance Forum meeting held by earlier today(Wednesday, January 9, 2019) and the corresponding agenda are attached. Please review the attachments for complete details. LAMA Corps Mississippi River Maintenance Forum Meeting Notes 1919.pdf…
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Here is the latest: ALREADY CROSSED IN MIREILLE SELMER INDUSTRIAL FAME CLEAR SKY ASIATIC HAI JIN SILVER JOAN OLYMPIA.GR FANFARE ARCHON FEDERAL SKYE GH POWER NEW LONDON EAGLE TEAM TAPATIO CONCARAN LADY GIOVI FIRST I TEXAS NORDIC STAVANGER BRENDA JY…
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The USCG reports their system is back on-line and they will produce a Vetted List today. It may be delayed somewhat, but will be published.
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Just received from CRPPA:————————————————– Forwarding on behalf of Safe Nav. Safe Navigation Recommendations based on most recent USACE survey: -Maximum freshwater draft 47’00”-One way traffic for 2 vessels over 40’, from 1 mile above to 1 mile below…
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A representative from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has confirmed that the revetment operations at Poydras, Mile 81 Above Head of Passes (AHP) will soon cease. The Corps reports the work at Poydras will be stopped after the revetment…
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From CBP: ——————— CSMS# 19-000006 – Resolved: AES direct filing issues 01/07/2019 11:34 AM EST ExportThe issue that impacted users from accessing AES Direct portal is now resolved. CBP Technical team will continue to monitor the application. ——————–
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A representative from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) has confirmed that the revetment operations at Poydras, Mile 81 Above Head of Passes on the left descending bank have resumed. The work at Poydras is now expected to be completed…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) is responding to shoaling in Southwest Pass (SWP) created by the elevated river stages. There are three dredges, one industry hopper, one government hopper and one industry cutterhead working to restore…
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Currently I have the following two vessels which measure over 700’ LOA and are located above MM 81.0 AHOP. KATAGALAN WISDOM III, LOA – 787′, Draft 44’, Current Location – MM 146.18 HIROSHIMA STAR, LOA – 751’, Draft 45’, Current…
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The USCG hosted a conference today to discuss the current LMR Navigation situation. DRAFT RESTRICTION IN PLACE “Maximum allowable freshwater draft of 42 feet and one-way traffic from MM 02 to MM 04 AHOP at all times until further notice.”…
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The ANGLO ALEXANDRIA has been re-floated and is underway at MM 4.5 BHOP. The USCG Safety Zone (closed the LMR at MM 3.5 to navigation) has NOT YET been lifted. I will forward update upon receipt.
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