Current Location: 28.5N, 85.7W Geographic Reference: 105 miles south of Panama City, FL Movement: North-northwest at 10 mph Max Winds: 60 mph gusting to 75 mph Current Hurricane Severity Index: 5 out of a possible 50 points (2 size,…
Read MoreA report of today’s USACE’s Navigation Restoration Team conference follows: NOAA/NWS Sub-Tropical Storm ALBERTO: No current tropical watch or warnings in effect for our area. The current weather system affecting the New Orleans area today is NOT part of the…
Read MoreA report of today’s USACE’s Navigation Restoration Team conference follows: NOAA/NWS Invest 90L update: Predicting a high rainfall event. Slides are attached. Corps of Engineers remarks: Report – Operations Normal. Coast Guard remarks: Report – Operations Normal. Monitoring situation. Flood…
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The U.S. House of Representatives’ Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unanimously approved (bipartisan) the House version of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018 (H.R. 8) earlier today during the scheduled markup hearing. The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) authorizes critical…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to respond to the shoaling in Southwest Pass and on the Crossings Above New Orleans created by the extended high river stages of early 2018. The MVN is actively dredging…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to respond to the shoaling in Southwest Pass as related to the extended high river stages of early 2018. The MVN has commenced dredging operations on the Crossings Above New…
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Active Systems None Other Disturbances / Areas to Watch Disturbance 3 has been relocated a little to the north. It is now about 85 miles east of the Nicaragua / Honduras Border. It has been moving to the northwest near…
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Below is information on how to make a claim for damages resulting from the oil spill incident of 12 April 2018. PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 USC 2714(c)), the PAC ANTARES, owned and/or…
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Pilots are still experiencing problems in the BAR Pilot reach. Captain Miller has no predictions when the recommended draft could be increased from the current 44’ maximum.
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The following was received from the USCG Port State Control Supervisor: In the past week, we have had 2 vessels depart the river while under COTP Order restricting such action. In both cases, the agents failed to communicate to the…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to respond to the shoaling in Southwest Pass as related to the extended high river stages of early 2018. The MVN has commenced dredging operations with all three dustpan dredges…
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2018.05.15 NOBRA Rescission High Water Restrictions – 12 feet and falling.pdf 12’ Gauge Restrictions Rescinded 05/15/2018 Due to the Mississippi River reaching twelve feet and falling, the restrictions on daylight mooring are rescinded. We currently have no high water restrictions…
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12’ Gauge Restrictions Rescinded 05/15/2018 As a result of the Carrollton Gauge reading 12’ and continuing to fall, we are rescinding our recommendation that all mooring operations requiring a line boat be conducted between the official times of sunrise and…
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NOBRA Pilots – 12 Foot Gauge Restrictions w/ Additional Information Rescinded on 05/15/2018 The Carrollton Gage in New Orleans has reached twelve (12) feet. Effective 12:00 a.m., February 28, 2018, NOBRA will implement the following restriction as mandated by…
Read MoreSouthern Currents 18-028.pdf SUBJECT: Carriers’ and Importers’ Responsibility Relating to Liquid Bulk Cargo Releases This Southern Currents Supersedes Southern Currents 11-008 Issued on October 7, 2011. Section 1: Carriers’ Responsibilities Relating to Liquid Bulk Cargo References: 19CFR4.12, 19CFR141.68(a)(1), 19CFR151.41-47, and 19CFR158.13…
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There was a release of fuel oil this morning near Shell Norco, MM 126, LMR. Any vessel that is contaminated (meaning, has oil on the hull), must contact: Chaffe McCall LLP (504) 585-7000 NOTE: “Any vessel that believes they may…
Read MoreFrom CBP: “We have been receiving numerous questions regarding the regulation with requires foreign entrances/clearances to be translated into English. Let me clarify- This topic was discussed at the recent Vessel Agents’ training. This requirement is not new. There is no…
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NOBRA Pilots – 16 Foot Gauge Restrictions Rescinded The 16′ high water restrictions that were implemented on March 10, 2018, will be rescinded at 0400, Friday, March 30, 2018. This is due to the Carrollton Gauge reaching 16 feet and…
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NOBRA Pilots – 16 Foot Gauge Restrictions Due to the river reaching sixteen (16) feet at the Carrollton Gage, the following restrictions will be implemented at 0400 on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Mile 233.0 AHP to Mile 90.5 AHP, south…
Read More5 March 2018 NAVIGATION BULLETIN NO. 18-37 MISSISSIPPI RIVER BONNET CARRE SPILLWAY SPECIAL NOTICE Mariners are advised that beginning on 8 March 2018 and continuing until further notice, the Bonnet Carre’ Spillway, located on the Left Descending Bank (LDB) of…
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