Received from Valero Meraux: Any persons, crew, or inspectors who are not issued a Valero Meraux Access Badge should utilize the intercom system and a member of the security group will respond to facilitate entry. Should you have any questions,…
Read MoreUPDATE 2/14: As of today, February 14, 2022, all COVID restrictions on Valero dock operations have been rescinded. _____________ ORIGINAL POST: The following was received from Valero: “With the recent uptick in COVID cases, we have reinstated some more strict…
Read MoreVALERO Marine Incident Addendum Valero has added the above Marine Incident Notification addendum to their pre-arrival package. If you have any questions about it, feel free to reach out to Christine or Ron, or send an email to tim.long@valero.com.
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Captain Ron, Per the Safe Navigation Committee of Louisiana state-commissioned river port pilots: Based on the current conditions, the 12’ River restrictions are rescinded effective immediately. Thanks. Regards, Mark NelsonChief Financial OfficerCrescent River Port Pilots’ Association
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Received from Valero’s Captain Tim Long: ************************************************* Please note we will rescind the tug requirement for Valero dock 2 and 3 on Monday, June 22nd at 0800. Dock 4, which has a missing stern buoy (scheduled to be replaced at the…
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Valero Meraux New Pre-Arrival Valero has updated the pre-arrival checklist for the Meraux refinery. See attached for the updated checklist, and feel free to reach out with any questions or contact Time Long with Valero at (985)764-4716.
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Chalmette Refinery Safety Protocols 031820 The following safety protocols are now in effect at PBF/Chalmette Refinery docks until further notice. Crew changes, agent boarding, etc. for barges and ships will take place via launch boat (instead of across the dock)…
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Valero New Pre-Arrival Checklist Valero has updated the pre-arrival checklist for the St. Charles refinery to include a section specific to COVID-19 issues. See the above link for the updated checklist, and feel free to reach out to us with…
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The following safety protocols at Valero docks are now in effect until further notice: DOI’s to be performed by email. They will need to be signed, scanned and emailed to the vessel and then the same back to the terminal. …
Read MoreAs a Reminder to Vessel Agents, Masters, Owner, Operators and State of Louisiana Seaport Terminal and Facility Owners and Operators: The Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) of 2002 requires port operators to develop security plans for approval by the United…
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ZGC High Water March 2020 Received from Lori Pichon at Zen-Noh: “With the river projections showing the river going up another ½ to ¾ of a foot to 31.1ft and holding for a week or more. We have made the…
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MISSISSIPPI RIVER SALVAGE OPERATIONS Mariners are advised that wharf salvage operations are taking place on the Lower Mississippi River at mile marker 93.7 on the left descending bank. Operations are expected to take 3 weeks and will extend up to…
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MPC Garyville Linesman Tariff Feb. 2020 To: U.S. Gulf Maritime IndustryCc: Marathon Petroleum Company – Louisiana Refining Division – Garyville, LAFm: Mid-River Marine Services – Lutcher, LARe: Marathon Garyville – Linesmen Tariff Increase – February 01st, 2020 ++++ Good day,…
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Beginning at 0700 on January 22, 2020 all deep draft vessels berthing at Valero St. Charles Docks 2, 3, and 4 will be required to utilize hold-in tugs. Vessels already berthed when this goes into effect will not be required…
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The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) District’s Lock and Waterway Status 60-Day Forecast as issued today (Tuesday, November 5, 2019) is attached. The status report includes present conditions on the on the Bayou Boeuf, Old River, Calcasieu, and Leland…
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The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) District’s Lock and Waterway Status 60-Day Forecast as issued today (Monday, October 21, 2019) is attached. The status report includes present conditions on the on the Bayou Boeuf, Old River, Calcasieu, and Leland…
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The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) District’s Lock and Waterway Status 60-Day Forecast as issued today (Friday, August 19, 2019) is attached. The status report includes present conditions on the on the Bayou Boeuf, Old River, Leland Bowman,…
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The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) completed the closure of the Bonnet Carré Spillway structure by noon yesterday, Saturday, July 27, 2019. This second opening of the Bonnet Carré Spillway in 2019 lasted 79 days, the longest single…
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The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) expected to close 38 bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway today, Friday, July 26, 2019. There were 64 bays remaining opened as of last night and the complete closure is expected no…
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The Corps’ Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) is scheduled to close between 30-42 bays on the Bonnet Carré Spillway today, Thursday, July 25, 2019. There were 94 bays remaining opened as of last night and the complete closure is…
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