Mississippi River is re-opened at the Sunshine Bridge
The LMR at MM 167.0 – 168.0 IVO of the Sunshine Bridge is now open to vessel traffic.
Read MoreThe LMR at MM 167.0 – 168.0 IVO of the Sunshine Bridge is now open to vessel traffic.
Read MoreU.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River Update VTS equipment is on line and back to full service.
Read MorePlease be advised: Due to Equipment outages Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River is temporarily suspending operations in the 81 mile point area and operating with limited services at Algiers point area Mariners may contact Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi…
Read MoreThe forwarded notice announces upcoming updates on the eNOA/D reporting format. This update will be released on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. NOAD Schema 3.6 — 15-day Notice As part of ongoing efforts to enhance maritime domain awareness, we continue to…
Read MoreThe Captain of the Port of New Orleans Will close all spans of the Sunshine Bridge (MM 167.5, AHOP) To all vessels, Between MM-167 and MM-168 AHOP Between 1300 and 1500 hours local time Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 24, For bridge…
Read MoreNOBRA has been notified by the USCG that the all spans of the LMR navigation channel at the Sunshine Bridge (MM 167.5, AHOP) will be closed to all navigation tomorrow, Wednesday, October 23, between 1300-1500 hours, local.The USCG is working…
Read MoreDue to improved visibility; Algiers Point is now open to all traffic. Time of Closure: 0500, local, today. Time of Reopening: 0908, local, today. Due to improved visibility in the vicinity of Algiers Point MM 94.5 AHP, the Mississippi River…
Read MoreVTS LMR has established a VTS Measure on the LMR from MM 167 to MM 168, AHOP. The following provisions are in effect: Starting on October 21, 2018: All deep draft vessels, all line tows, and large tows (five or…
Read MoreAlgiers Point is closed to navigation due to fog. Time of closure: 0500 local, 20 October 2018. The Coast Guard has determined that passage around Algiers Point is unsafe based upon the existing conditions. As of 0500, due to Low…
Read MoreSUMMARY The U. S. Coast Guard will impose conditions of entry on vessels arriving from Iraq (with the exception of several exempted port facilities). Conditions of Entry (COE) are intended to protect the United States from vessels arriving from countries…
Read MoreFrom the USCG: The Sunshine Bridge alternate navigation span, MM-167.5 RDB, remains closed to all marine traffic due to structural damages. The main navigation channel span remains open to all marine traffic. For further information, contact VTS Lower Mississippi River…
Read MoreDue to T/V KRISTEN ALEXIS’ crane stuck under the Sunshine Bridge alternate (west bank) span, the alternate span is closed to all traffic. The main channel span remains open, but all vessels must pass at their slowest safe speed. The…
Read MoreThe attached letter has been prepared to express support to the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, the Honorable R.D. James, for the Mississippi River Ship Channel Deepening to 50 Feet Project. My experience with past efforts, has…
Read MoreHighlights from today’s conference: NWS/NOAA Hurricane Michael is now a Category 4 hurricane. Landfall is expected later today near Panama City, Florida. Tropical watches are not out for our area at this time. Less than 1” of rainfall…
Read MoreHighlights from today’s conference: NWS/NOAA Hurricane Michael is now a Category 2 hurricane and is expected to strengthen to a Category 3 Hurricane this afternoon. Landfall is expected early Wednesday afternoon near Panama City, Florida. Tropical watches are…
Read MoreHighlights from today’s conference: NWS/NOAA – (See attached for full briefing package) Now officially classified as “Hurricane Michael”. Main impact expected Tuesday through Wednesday Tropical watches are not out for our area at this time. USACE Monitoring. Not looking…
Read MoreAgents, I’ve been asked to remind all agents that the BAR Pilot dispatcher needs to be updated regarding any change in a vessel’s ETA. They report recent cases where vessels have arrived a day/hours early without any notification/update made by…
Read MoreThe following surcharges apply. CRPPA – 22.31 mills. BAR – 8.00 mills. The NOBRA surcharge information has not been received. It will be forwarded upon receipt.
Read MoreThe BRC released a statement in May 2018, confirming that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) had secured $40 million in supplemental funding from the total of $359 million from the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-123)…
Read MoreSubject: NOBRA Pilots – ATT Phone/Internet Maintenance Scheduled Overnight AT&T will be performing maintenance on the phone and internet lines in our area overnight between 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. this evening. While we do not expect our service to…
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