The USCG has issued a Notice to Mariners announcing the establishment of emergency anchorage space for use during High Water and Fog Conditions. Note there is ongoing federal rule-making in place to establish the added anchorage space permanently. Until that…
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As of 1445 local on May 24: 9 mile anchorage is available for use again.
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From CRPPA: =========================== From: Mark Nelson <mnelson@crescentpilots.com>Subject: 9 mile anchorageDate: May 15, 2021 at 7:44:47 PM CDTCaptain Ron,Due to congestion in the area, we will not be using 9 mile anchorage until further notice. The vessels currently in the anchorage can remain there…
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The following was just received from NOBRA President Captain Steven Hathorn (approximately 1430 local on August 2, 2020): ******************** Good afternoon,We are having to close middle and lower Grandview Anchorage. This is due to the unexpected dredging that starts tomorrow.…
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MSIB XX-083 Lower Mississippi River (LMR) – White Castle Anchorage Open Effective JULY 23 at 1700 local, White Castle Anchorage, located along the right descending bank of the Lower Mississippi River, mile 190.3 to mile 191.14 above head of passes…
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The government dustpan dredge JADWIN completed dredging operations at Alhambra Crossing (Mile 191 Above Head of Passes [AHP]) this morning (Tuesday, June 2, 2020). The White Castle Anchorage (Mile 191.1 AHP to Mile 190.4 AHP) will be available for normal vessel usage beginning at…
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See below. All: Due to the multiple ships dragging and snagging other anchors on the bottom, pilots are having to re-anchor Almost every ship anchored in General. The Crescent River Pilot’s Safe Navigation Committee is recommending to immediately discontinue using…
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