Due to Low Visibility in the vicinity Algiers Point MM94.5 AHP the Mississippi River at Algiers Point is closed to all traffic. Time of Closure: 0034 Hours, today, November 7, 2019.
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SUBJECT: UPDATE: CBP at the New Louis Armstrong International Airport [MSY] Southern Currents 20-002 CBP at New MSY Airport.pdf As an update to Trade Notice 20-001 issued this morning. CBP telephone numbers from the old airport will be…
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SUBJECT: CBP at the New Louis Armstrong International Airport [MSY] Southern Currents 20-001.pdf This morning New Orleans Customs and Border Protection [CBP] Airport Operations moved into the new Airport. The CBP Federal Inspection Site [FIS] is located on the first floor of…
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The Big River Coalition’s Corps 2019 Revetment Schedule and Transit Restrictions Update 11419 is attached for your reference. The updated schedule of work as provided by the Corps of Engineer’s Mississippi Valley Division on October 22, 2019 is also attached.…
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The Carrollton Gauge is above 8 feet. The following CRPPA provisions are in effect: The maximum length of vessels in General Anchorage are limited to 600 feet. Head down moorings are conducted in daylight only. Stern first moorings at Chalmette…
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The channel obstruction at SWP has been cleared and traffic is now moving.
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Captain Miller of the BAR Pilots has reported a fire onboard a vessel transiting SWP. Pilots have ceased moving ships at this time. Updates will be provided upon receipt.
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The LMR has dropped below 8’ and is on the fall. Per the attached CRPPA restrictions, the following applies: Maximum vessel length for General Anchorage is now 500 ft. ‘Daylight-only’ requirements for ‘heads-down’ mooring and stern-first mooring at Chalmette Slip…
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A report of today’s USACE’s Navigation Restoration Team conference follows: 1. NOAA/NWS Report (Slides attached) Storm is getting more organized. Still expected to strengthen into a Tropical Storm NESTOR. Most of the rain is to the east of the storm.…
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The government dustpan dredge WALLACE McGEORGE is expected to commence dredging operations at Alhambra Crossing (Mile 191 Above Head of Passes [AHP]) by Saturday, October 20, 2019. The White Castle Anchorage (Mile 191.1 AHP to Mile 190.4 AHP) will be…
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Due to the Dredge GEORGIA located 900 ft into the river from Napoleon Ave Wharf MM-99.7 LDB, one-way traffic, no meeting or overtaking, is directed for ships and large towing vessels from MM-99 to MM-100. The dredge is discharging approximately…
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The one-way traffic restriction from MM99.0 to MM100.5 AHP has been cancelled.
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The Dredges CAPT FRANK and GEORGIA are extending approximately 1,000 feet into the navigable channel from the LDB between MM99.3 and MM-100 AHOP, restricting traffic in the area. No ships or large towing vessels may meet or overtake between MM-99…
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RE: SOUTHWEST PASS, RECOMMENDED TRANSIT DRAFT BAR Pilots Draft 9.20.19.pdf The Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans recommend that vesselstransiting Southwest Pass from the Sea Buoy (Entrance Lighted WhistleBuoy “SW”) to Mile L.5 above Head of Passes should…
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Captain Michael Miller has announced the BAR PIlots will raise the maximum allowable FW draft to 47’ effective 10:00 am today.
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The Dredge CAPT FRANK is extending approximately 1300ft into the navigable channel from the LDB at MM99.5 AHP restricting traffic in the area. No meeting or overtaking between deep draft vessels, and deep draft vessels and tows with more than 2…
Read MorePlease find below the adjusted Customs User Fees effective October 1, 2019. Southern Currents 19-032.pdf Class Code Description Fee Limitation 491 Commercial Vessel Arrival Fee $468.32 $6,381.77 498 Barge/Bulk Carrier Arrival Fee $117.88 $1,607.50 494 Private Aircraft Decal (annual) $ …
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RE: SOUTHWEST PASS, RECOMMENDED TRANSIT DRAFT BAR Pilots draft August 28.pdf The Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans recommend that vessels transiting Southwest Pass from the Sea Buoy (Entrance Lighted Whistle Buoy “SW”) to Mile 1.5 above Head…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Effective immediately, the BAR Pilots have increased their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 46 feet. Additionally the Crescent Pilots have increased their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 47 feet.
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Update: – Effective Immediately….. BAR Pilots – Maximum Recommended Freshwater Draft is 46 Feet. (Official notice forthcoming) CRPPA – Maximum Recommended Freshwater Draft is 47 Feet. (See below) Please find below correspondence between Safe Navigation Committee and the Crescent River…
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