From Crescent Towing: —————- Crescent Towing is currently experiencing a phone outage. We have 3 back up phone lines that folks should use. Here are the numbers: Spare dispatch 504-206-6284 Tug dispatch 504-579-9490 Mooring 504-579-9373
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LAMA has been notified that U.S.D.A. will be inspecting vessels on Thanksgiving Day, 11/22/2018.
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Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch With no significant tropical features in the Atlantic Basin and no development expected over the coming weeks, the 2018 Atlantic hurricane season has likely ended. We will resume this Daily Briefing…
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The Big River Coalition was contacted by several members concerning the ongoing revetment operations at Allendale (Mile 239.2 Above Head of Passes on the right descending bank). The work at Allendale was originally scheduled to be completed today. The following…
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LAMA’s report on the Corps’ Mississippi River Maintenance Forum meeting held Wednesday, November 7, 2018 and the corresponding agenda are attached. Please review the attachments for complete details. The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) holds monthly meetings to discuss…
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The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) District’s Lock and Waterway Status 60-Day Forecast as issued today (October 23, 2018) is attached. The status report updates conditions on the on the Bayou Boeuf, Calcasieu,Bayou Sorrel and Old River Locks. The…
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The Big River Coalition’s Corps 2018 Revetment Schedule and Transit Restrictions Update 102218 is attached for your reference. The latest schedule of work as provided by the Corps of Engineer’s Mississippi Valley Division is also attached. Please note the transit…
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NOBRA Pilot 4th QTR Pension Surcharge is 24.30 mills.
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to address the shoaling on the Crossings Above New Orleans. The MVN is working to restore full channel dimensions on the Crossings with the three dustpan dredges. Federally authorized channel…
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LAMA’s report on the Corps’ Mississippi River Maintenance Forum meeting today (Wednesday, October 3, 2018) and the corresponding agenda are attached. Please review the attachments for complete details. RE: CORPS’ MISSISSIPPI RIVER MAINTENANCE FORUM MEETING NOTES The Corps’ Mississippi Valley…
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The USCG will establish a Safety Zone as follows: Event: Fireworks Day/Date: Saturday, Oct 6, 2018 Time (Local): 2100 hours to 2200 hours Location: MM 94.0 to 95.0 IVO Algiers Point. Details: All vessels are prohibited from entering safety zone…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to address the shoaling on the Crossings Above New Orleans. The MVN is working to restore full channel dimensions on the Crossings with the three dustpan dredges. Federally authorized channel…
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The below information (previously sent November, 2017) has been updated. On October 14, 2016 the Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) and the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) amended regulations relating to US-Cuba trade. Of…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to address the shoaling on the Crossings Above New Orleans and in the New Orleans Harbor. The MVN is working to restore full channel dimensions on the Crossings with the…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to address the shoaling on the Crossings Above New Orleans and in the New Orleans Harbor. The MVN is working to restore full channel dimensions on the Crossings with the…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to address the shoaling on the Crossings Above New Orleans and in the New Orleans Harbor. The MVN is working to restore full channel dimensions on the Crossings with the…
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There is no intent to issue blanket Detain on Board orders on all vessels. The information passed was meant as a reminder that crew members are to remain on board vessels until CBP Boarding Officers are able to board and…
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Please note the details below on Majority Whip Steve Scalise being honored as the Propeller Club of the U.S. Port of New Orleans 2018 Maritime Person of the Year. The event will be hosted at the New Orleans Downtown Marriott…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to address the shoaling on the Crossings Above New Orleans and in the New Orleans Harbor. The MVN is working to restore full channel dimensions on the Crossings with the…
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From the Port of New Orleans: ———————————– Due to the anticipated storm surge and high winds associated with Tropical Storm Gordon, bridges owned by the Port of New Orleans on the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal (Industrial Canal) will close…
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