Due to inclement weather, phone lines are not working at General Maritime Transportation Services. You can reach them on the cell phone numbers below. Tony Genusa: 504-256-1757 Jordan Theobold: 504-508-0630 Charlie Hurst: 504-256-9307 Bill Mac: 504-666-2971 Mike Flad: 504-884-6912 Ethan…
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LAMA’s report on the Corps’ Mississippi River Maintenance Forum meeting held earlier today (Wednesday, April 3, 2019) and the corresponding agenda are attached. Please review the attachments for complete details. RE: CORPS’ MISSISSIPPI RIVER MAINTENANCE FORUM MEETING NOTES Maintenance Forum Notes April 3, 2019 The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New…
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The USCG held a Port Coordination Team conference today. Here is a summary of that meeting.(Note: If you have trouble opening the links, try right-clicking on the link, then choose “Open Link”)Current River Stages The LMR stage at BR today…
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The pilot pension surcharge for the 2nd QTR CY 2019 are:BAR – 10.60 MillsCRPPA – 27.48 MillsNOBRA – (Not yet received – will forward upon receipt)
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The information reproduced below and in the attachment was delivered to the entire Louisiana Delegation. Members are encouraged to share this request with their delegation contacts and to Government Relations staff. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I…
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The USCG held a Port Coordination Team conference today. Here is a summary of that meeting.(Note: If you have trouble opening the links, try right-clicking on the link, then choose “Open Link”)Current River Stages The LMR stage at BR today…
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Attached is the February 2019 Vessel Movement Statistics Report, including totals and activity by agency and historical statistics. Last month, 456 ocean-going vessels entered the river. Of these, 398 were piloted by State Pilots and 58 were piloted by Federal Pilots. The…
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The USDA Grain Inspection Office is currently unable to retrieve voicemails that have been left on some of their phone lines. If you are trying to reach them or have left a voicemail this morning, please email Wallace.Martin@ams.usda.govand Nathaniel.M.Puryear@ams.usda.gov.
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The USCG held a Port Coordination Team conference today. Here is a summary of that meeting.(Note: If you have trouble opening the links, try right-clicking on the link, then choose “Open Link”)Current River Stages The LMR stage at BR today…
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Agents are reminded to check the USCG Vetted List daily. If a vessel is over 6 hours off of the reported arrival time, then an updated eNOA is required. If the eNOA is not updated, the vessel will be moved to…
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8th Annual Marine Industry Day Hosted By the Greater New Orleans Port Safety Council Where: Ace Hotel, 600 Carondelet, New OrleansWhen: May 30th, 2019 What it is:This one-day conference features presentations, panels, communication, and networking opportunities for entire the maritime industry in Southern Louisiana.…
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The USCG held a Port Coordination Team conference today. Here is a summary of that meeting.Current River Stages The LMR stage at BR today (1300) was at 44.08 feet, up 0.19’ over the last 24 hours. The LMR stage at…
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LAMA Members, The prolonged high river levels have created a myriad of logistical challenges for all facets of the maritime industry. The attached correspondence provides documentation of at least some of these challenges. As the search for a missing…
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The USCG held a Port Coordination Team conference today. Here is a summary of that meeting.Current River Stages The LMR stage at BR today (0800) was at 43.85 feet, up 0.04’ over the last 24 hours. The LMR stage at…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The Mississippi River is reopened to all traffic in the Baton Rouge Harbor. The Baton Rouge General Anchorage will remain closed until further notice.
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The State Pilot Pension Surcharge Rates for the 1st Quarter 2019 are: BAR – 9.00 MillsCRPPA – 24.95 MillsNOBRA – 9.00 Mills
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The BAR Pilots are asking for a list of ships that:Are waiting at SWP to cross-in, andHave a berth availability in the very near future, andHave a maximum draft of 30’.BAR Pilots could move these vessels into Pilottown Anchorage.Please send…
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The USCG held a Port Coordination Team conference today. Here is a summary of that meeting.Current River Stages The LMR stage at BR today (1300) was at 43.33 feet, up 0.49’ over the last 24 hours. The LMR stage at…
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Emailed eNOAD files sent to the NVMC parser (osc-svc-nvmcparprod@uscg.mil or enoad@nvmc.uscg.gov) are now processing normally. All backlogged messages are being processed. Contact the NVMC 800-708-9823, or 304-264-2502 if you have any questions or concerns.
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From the USCG: —————————— An issue is preventing emailed eNOAD submissions from reaching the USCG National Vessel Movement Center (NVMC) email parser. Any email submission made after approximately 1430 DST (1330 local) today, 03/04/2019 has not yet been processed. Efforts…
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