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02 Aug

Updated Pre-arrival Package for Valero Meraux

Breaking News, Bulletins, FacilitiesValero, Valero Meraux

Valero Meraux has updated their pre-arrival package. Full information is here, and you can feel free to reach out to tim.long@valero.com with any questions.

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14 Jul

NOBBRA Letter Re: Temporary Closures MM 107 – 107.5 AHP LMR; July 7-27, 2022

Breaking News, Bulletins, Facilities, PilotageNOBRA Pilots, Pilotage Restrictions

At this link is a letter from NOBRA regarding the daily closure at Mile 107 and will expire upon completion of the Entergy Project at Mile 107 (estimated July 27). “NOBRA pilots are taking order for ships transiting between Mile…

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24 Mar

Valero Meraux Access Update

Bulletins, FacilitiesValero Mereaux

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,…

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14 Feb

COVID Restrictions at Valero Docks

Breaking News, Bulletins, FacilitiesCoronavirus COVID-19, COVID, COVID-19, Valero, Valero Mereaux, Valero St. Charles

UPDATE 2/14: As of today, February 14, 2022, all COVID restrictions on Valero dock operations have been rescinded.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…

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19 Nov

Addition to Pre-Arrival Package for Valero Docks

FacilitiesFacility Advisory, Valero, Valero Mereaux, Valero St. Charles

VALERO 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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24 Jun

CRPPA Rescinds 12′ River Stage Restrictions

Breaking News, FacilitiesCrescent Pilots, High Water Restriction

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of Louisiana state-commissioned river port pilots: Based on the current conditions, the 12’ River restrictions are rescinded effective immediately.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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19 Jun

Hold-In Tugs at Valero St Charles Rescinded for Dock 2 & 3 on June 22

Breaking News, FacilitiesHold-In Tugs, Valero, Valero St. Charles

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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25 Mar

Valero Meraux Updated Pre-arrival Checklist

Breaking News, FacilitiesCOVID-19, Valero, Valero Mereaux

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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18 Mar

Chalmette Refinery Instituting Enhanced Safety Protocols TODAY

Breaking News, FacilitiesChalmette Refinery, COVID-19, PBF Energy

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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18 Mar

Valero St. Charles New Pre-Arrival Checklist

Breaking News, FacilitiesCOVID-19, Valero St. Charles

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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16 Mar

Valero Docks Safety Protocol in Effect March 16, 2020 Until Further Notice

Breaking News, FacilitiesCOVID-19, Valero, Valero Mereaux, Valero St. Charles

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. …

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03 Mar

SC 20-015: CBP Officers and Agriculture Specialists Accessing Vessels, Docks, Piers, Facilities, Warehouses, and Terminals

Breaking News, Bulletins, FacilitiesCBP, Southern Currents, USCBP

As 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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02 Mar

ZGC Convent Pulling Bridge 3/3/20

Breaking News, FacilitiesHigh Water

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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27 Feb

Wharf Salvage Ops at MM93.7 LBD

Breaking News, Bulletins, FacilitiesSalvage Ops, USCG, VTS

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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22 Jan

Marathon Garyville – Linesmen Tariff Increase – Effective February 1st, 2020

Breaking News, FacilitiesMarathon Garyville, Marathon Petroleum Company

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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20 Jan

Hold-in Tugs Required at Valero St. Charles Docks 2, 3, & 4 Beginning January 22, 2020

Breaking News, FacilitiesHigh Water Restriction, Valero St. Charles

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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05 Nov

MVN 60-Day Lock Status Forecast 11519

Breaking News, FacilitiesBig River Coalition, MVN 60-Day Lock Status

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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21 Oct

MVN 60-Day Lock Status Forecast 102119

Big River Coalition, Breaking News, FacilitiesBig River Coalition, MVN 60-Day Lock Status, USACE

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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09 Aug

MVN 60-Day Lock Status Forecast 8919

Breaking News, FacilitiesBig River Coalition, MVN 60-Day Lock Status

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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28 Jul

FINAL: Bonnet Carré Spillway Operations 72819

Big River Coalition, Breaking News, FacilitiesBig River Coalition, Bonnet Carre Spillway

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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