LMR Closed MM 147 to MM 150
Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Due to a sunken barge, the Lower Mississippi River is closed to all traffic from Mile 147 to Mile 150.
Read MoreNotification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Due to a sunken barge, the Lower Mississippi River is closed to all traffic from Mile 147 to Mile 150.
Read MoreCoast Guard Sector New Orleans has issued an MSIB with the following Towing Vessel Safety Precautions During High Water. After careful coordination with, and input from, leaders throughout the towing industry, the Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans puts…
Read MoreThere seems to be some confusion with the CRPPA 12 – Mile Anchorage restrictions. The CRPPA restrictions applies within the boundaries of 12-Mile Anchorage only. Please see attached image. Sincerely,Ronald W. Branch, CAPT. USCG (Ret.) PresidentLouisiana Maritime Association (LAMA) Ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org Desk: (504) 899-5535Cell: (330) 760-0786Website:…
Read MoreTOWING VESSEL SAFETY ALERT Recently there were three marine casualties that resulted in the sinking of towing vessels on the Lower Mississippi River. One of the casualties resulted in a fatality. These cases are all under investigation by the Coast…
Read MoreA Green Buoy has been reported to be blocking the Mississippi River below Gramercy Bridge, MM-145.5 AHOP. All vessels should proceed with caution.
Read MoreAs directed by the Safe Navigation Committee and Crescent River Port Pilots, when the river stage is 15’ or greater on the Carrollton Gauge, the following restrictions are in place at 12 Mile Anchorage: 1000’ spacing between ships from Stolthaven…
Read MoreThe LMR, which was previously closed between MM 174 to MM 176 (only), is now open to all navigation at that location.Vessels are to proceed at the slowest, safest speed. The full USCG notice is below. The M/V AQUITANIA, broken…
Read MoreNotification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The previous river closure between Mile 174 to Mile 176 has been revised. The river is now open to all navigation preceding at slow, safe speed.
Read MoreDue to a ship breakout at MM-175 Buoys, the Mississippi River is closed to all vessels until further notice. For further information, contact VTS LMR. Tony Marinelli, Watch Supervisor U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River 200 Hendee…
Read MoreNotification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The Lower Mississippi River is closed from Mile 174 to Mile 176 due to a ship breakout at the Mile 175 Buoys.
Read More# X-IN INBOUNDS 1 1855 NELSON 2 1925 REGALICA 3 2215 ANTIKEROS 4 2345 HORIZON THEONI 5 40 KOUJU LILY 6 200 INDUSTRIAL FAME 7 345 STINNES PASSAT 8 600 STOLT STREAM 9 100 GAS UTOPIA 10 1100 EPIC BALTA
Read MoreNotification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The Federal PIlots have raised their recommended maximum freshwater draft to 42 feet for vessels transiting the Lower Mississippi River from Mile 4.5 Above Head of Passes to Mile 21.8 Below Head of Passes.
Read MorePlease see updated list, the MTM TORTOLA dropped out and the YANKUL SILVER replaced it. # X-IN INBOUNDS 1 2030 CARNIVAL GLORY 2 2030 CARNIVAL GLORY 3 2300 AFRICAN FINFOOT 4 2315 NEFELI* 5 2330 NORFOLK 6 400 OMICRON TITINA…
Read MoreThe BAR and CRPPA PIlots have increased their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 42’. A one-way traffic restriction between MM 1.5 to 4.5 is still in place for two vessels of 41’ draft or greater. See attached. Forwarding correspondence between…
Read MoreNotification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The Crescent River Pilots have increased their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 42 feet.
Read MoreNotification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The BAR Pilots will be increasing their recommended maximum freshwater draft to 42 feet this morning.
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