Clarification from ZGC: “Good Morning Everyone, I am sorry for the confusion. Let me try this again. A pilot has to be escorted by a Zen-Noh Employee to the vessel. They are to go to the guard shack and remain…
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The following update was received from ZGC Convent: “When pilots arrive at the elevator, we need the agent to escort them to the vessel at this time. Safety is a concern here. Thank you for your understanding.” As a reminder, previous…
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From Federal Grain Inspection Service/GIPSA/USDA:—————————————Good Morning Ron, We will be working normal schedule through Mardi Gras; though in the past a couple of elevators have adjusted hours. We have not been advised of any reduced hours or closures as of this point. Thanks,Ken Kenneth…
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Here is today’s USCG Port Coordination Team High Water Conference Report and River Condition Report.Current River Stages The LMR stage at BR today (1100) was at 39.59 feet. The LMR stage at New Orleans today (1100 Hours) was at 15.66…
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The SBI HYDRA (Draft 42’8”), while transiting down bound, lost power while turning down into SWP. The vessel is now aground just below Head of Passes.Three (3) tugs are working the vessel at this time. Attempting to get more tugs to…
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A weather front is expected to move through in the early morning.It is expected that the fog that has socked in the LMR below New Orleans will clear. The pilots are wanting to sail and cross-in as many vessels as…
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Zen-Noh Grain Terminal on Convent will be pulling their bridge today due to current river stages and weather concerns. Any agents going to the terminal will need to contact ZGC to arrange for alternate access to the dock until further…
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Attached is the January 2019 Vessel Movement Statistics Report, including totals and activity by agency and historical statistics. Last month, 643 ocean-going vessels entered the river. Of these, 569 were piloted by State Pilots and 74 were piloted by Federal…
Read MoreSee attached. SUBJECT: Change of Location for CBP Services for Mardi Gras Season 2019 Saturday and Sunday, February 23-24, 2019 Saturday and Sunday, March 02-03, 2019 Monday and Tuesday, March 04-05, 2019 For the dates listed above, the CBP offices…
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Please forward to me your PRIORITY vessels waiting to cross-in. Please send the information in the following format:1. Vessel Name.2. Cargo on board, or cargo to load.3. Awaiting berth.4. Vessel Draft.5. Other information of why the vessel is high priority. Sincerely,Ronald W.…
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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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