01
Jan
Algiers Point is closed
Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Due to fog Algiers Point is closed to all traffic until further notice Time of uscg NOTICE 1234 AM, 01/01/2019.
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30
Dec
Algiers Point Closed (Again) Due to Low Visibility
Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The USCG has closed (again) Algiers Point to navigation due to fog. Time of notification of closure is 3:13 pm local, today, December 30, 2018.
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30
Dec
Algiers Point Open To Navigation
Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Algiers Point is now open to traffic. Time of USCG notification of opening is 2:37pm (local) today, 30 December 2018. Time of USCG notification of closure was 9:15 pm (local) yesterday, 29 December 2018.
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28
Dec
New Years Eve Safety Zones
The USCG will implement the following Safety Zones for Fireworks on New Years Eve: Where: MM 229.5 to MM 230.5 AHP Date: December 31, 2018 – January 1, 2019 Time: 11:30pm to 1:00am, local time. Where: …
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27
Dec
MM 116.2 – VTS Measure: One-way Traffic for Deep Draft Vessels and Large Tows
Due to the M/V THEO T having drifted out of Ama anchorage at MM116.2 AHP, a VTS Measure for one-way traffic between Deep draft vessels and Deep draft vessels and tows with 10 or more barges is in effect. For…
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27
Dec
Phone Lines Down at General Maritime Transportation
Phones lines are down at General Maritime Transportation, and they cannot currently be reached at their office numbers. In the meantime, please use cell phone number to reach them. These numbers can be found by going to http://directory.louisianamaritime.org and searching by individual…
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26
Dec
Algiers Point Closure Summary
Algiers Point was closed to navigation due to limited visibility as follows: Time of Closure: 12/26/2018 @ 0239 hours (Local). Time of Re-Opening: 12/26/2018 @ 0529 hours (Local).
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23
Dec
Notification: Baton Rouge Main Number Inoperable
From The Port of Baton Rouge: Please be advised that the main number listed for the Port of Baton Rouge is inoperable at this time. The issue has been reported to the service provider but restoration time is unknown. Until…
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21
Dec
Marathon Garyville / Security Fee Increase / Effective January 1st, 2019
Marathon Garyville – Security Fee Increase (2019).pdf Please find attached rate increase notice which will go into effect at 0001hrs on January 1st, 2019. The notice is attached for your records. Please ensure wide distribution within your organization and to…
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17
Dec
ASSOCIATED BRANCH PILOTS OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS TARIFF – EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2019
The BAR Pilot 2019 Tariff is provided below. Changes include: Pilot Fees Charge Per Foot – $67.31 up from $63.63 Minimum Charge – $1,346.19 up from $1,272.67Tonnage Fees 2018 – $248.09 for vessels of at least 21,000 DWT with increments…
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14
Dec
Revetment Operations at Lower 12 Mile Point Completed
The revetment work between MM80.0 AHP and MM 83.0 AHP hav concluded, and VTS measures for this area have been cancelled.
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14
Dec
UPDATE: Revetment Operations at Poydras Mile 81 AHP Ceased
The Corps has advised that as the water level (river stage) has risen it can no longer effectively lay revetment mats at the Poydras location (Mile 81 Above Head of Passes [AHP]). The revetment operations there have ceased and the…
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13
Dec
Algiers’s Point Closed
Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Algiers Point is closed to all vessel traffic due to low visibility. Time of closure is 10:30 pm
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12
Dec
RESTORED – PORT SHIP SERVICE – ARABI PHONES ARE OUT OF ORDER
The phone lines at Port Ship Arabi have been restored, and they can now be reached at their regular phone numbers.
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11
Dec
PORT SHIP SERVICE – ARABI PHONES ARE OUT OF ORDER
All phones at Port Ship Arabi are temporarily out of service until further notice. For dispatcher call: 504 439-9637 Timmy Main Office 504 813-2990 Dennis 504 908-5481 Ryan
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07
Dec
LAMA’s Corps Mississippi River Maintenance Forum Meeting Notes 12618
LAMA’s report on the Corps’ Mississippi River Maintenance Forum meeting held by conference call yesterday (Thursday, December 6, 2018) and the corresponding agenda are attached. Please review the attachments for complete details. RE: CORPS’ MISSISSIPPI RIVER MAINTENANCE FORUM MEETING NOTES…
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03
Dec
SC 19-003: Wednesday December 5, 2018 – National Day of Mourning for President George H. Bush – Port Operating Hours
The below/attached Southern Currents announces the operating hours for the various CBP offices on Wednesday, December 5. Southern Currents 19-003 Office Closure Dec 5 2018.pdf SUBJECT: Wednesday December 5, 2018 – National Day of Mourning for President George H. Bush…
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28
Nov
Update: Bomb Threat in the Industrial Canal Fore Bay
The Industrial Canal forebay and locks were reopened to all traffic at 0141.
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26
Nov
Additional Information – Pending SWP Entry Restrictions
Captain Miller has clarified that these measures are due to the presence of flocculation. No draft restrictions are anticipated at this time as river levels are currently receding and current surveys show satisfactory water depth. Reduced river levels generally resolve…
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26
Nov
Pending SWP Entry Restrictions
BAR Pilot President Captain Michael Miller has provided the following: ——————— ** Not Official** The BAR Pilots watch will vote tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov 27) at 1000 on the following: “Vessels drafting 38’ or greater can enter SWP only during the…
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