Correction!! Update; Deteriorating Channel Condition-Reduction in Draft Likely
Down to 42’! Thanks for all the feedback!
Read MoreDown to 42’! Thanks for all the feedback!
Read MoreBAR Pilot President just reported that “although not official, a 2’ reduction in the recommended draft (down to 44’) is likely.” Anyone currently loading cargo should take this advisory into consideration.
Read MoreThe BAR Pilot Tariff effective July 1, 2019 is attached. The tariff indicates a change in the Pension Surcharge from 10.60 to 11.50 Mills per DWT per vessel/per turn. Pension Surcharge for the CRPPA and NOBRA Pilots will be forwarded…
Read MoreThe USCG has issued a VTS Measure for MM-167.5 to MM-254.5 AHP. This measure is effective immediately. Highlights include: Ocean Going Vessel requirements, Baton Rouge Harbor (MM 225-234) Ocean going vessels must use tug escorts with adequate horsepower alongside while…
Read MoreThere will be a USCG Temporary Safety Zone tonight as follows: When: Thursday, June 20, 2019 Time: 2045 – 2145 Local Where: MM 94.0 to 95.0, AHP, LMR Why: Fireworks All vessels are prohibited from entering the safety…
Read MoreThe Associated Branch Pilots are taking the big picture approach as it relates to datums, gauges, multi-beam surveys, dredging, navigation, USACE, NOAA, PORTS, precise navigation, pilots, industry, and the LMR maritime community as a whole. We believe that all of these…
Read MoreThe Big River Coalition is pleased to release the attached letter issued by Louisiana Governor, John Bel Edwards in which he requests assistance for the Mississippi River Ship Channel Deepening Project from Governor Reynolds of Iowa. Governor Edwards issued the…
Read MoreNotification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The LMR MM 121 to MM 127 AHP is now opened to all vessel traffic.
Read MoreThe LMR MM 121 to MM 127 AHP is now opened to all vessel traffic.
Read MoreDUE TO A COLLISION, THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER IS CLOSED TO ALL VESSELS, UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, FROM MM-127 TO MM-121 AHOP. NO VESSEL MAY ENTER THE AFFECTED AREA WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM THE COTP OF NEW ORLEANS OR A DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE.
Read MoreNotification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Until further notice, due to a collision, the LMR is closed to all vessels from Mile Marker 127 TO Mile Marker 121 Above Head of Passes.
Read MoreI’ve attached the National Weather Service’s 2019 Hurricane Season Preparedness report. Quick summary…. Atlantic (Including GOM) Named Storms……….. 2018 Actual —> 15; 2019 Predicted —> 12 Hurricanes…………….. 2018 Actual —> 6; 2019 Predicted —> 6 Major Hurricanes……. 2018…
Read MoreDue to a Severe Weather System producing Strong Winds and Heavy rains that is expected to pass through the VTS Area, all vessels and facilities are requested to make preparations for Heavy Weather and report any damage from these conditions to…
Read MoreThe high water levels have heightened awareness of the air gaps for all LMR Bridges between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. There have been some conflicts regarding which numbers should be used. Research has shown up to 4 different bridge…
Read MoreSummary: The eNOAD Website and the NVMC Web Service are back online. The NVMC Website is not currently available, but may become available in the next few days. eMAIL via enoad@nvmc.uscg.gov is also again functional. If a submitter did not…
Read More“The immediate impact will be vessels trying to depart due to eNOD not being required until a minimum one hour before departing. Contact the local CBP office if you are unable to file your departure as an eNOD and need…
Read MoreThe M/V BULK PATRIOT is in Laplace anchorage. The VTS Measure is rescinded. The LMR is reopened to all vessel traffic, from MM 134 to MM 137 AHP. Time of closure: 1640 local, 05/25/19 Time reopened: 2255 local, 05/25/19
Read MoreNotification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The LMR is reopened to all vessel traffic from MM134-MM137 AHP Time of closure: 1640 local Time reopened: 2255 local
Read MoreDue to the M/V BULK PATRIOT losing main propulsion and anchored in the middle of the navigable waterway at MM 135.8 AHP, the LMR is closed to all vessel traffic from MM 134 to MM 137 AHP until further notice. Fleet…
Read MoreNotification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The LMR is closed to all vessel traffic from MM134-MM137 AHP.
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