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02 Dec

MSIB XIX-091: CARROLLTON GAUGE AT 8 FEET AND RISING

Breaking NewsCarrollton Gauge, MSIB, USCG

he USCG has issued the MSIB regarding the LMR reaching 8 feet and rising. Vessel specific restrictions include: Traffic lights have been energized. Unless moored to a shore side facility or mooring buoys, all deep draft vessels must have three…

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22 Nov

MSIB XIX-090: Carrollton Gauge at 9 Feet and Falling

Breaking NewsCarrollton Gauge, MSIB, USCG

As of 11:00 am today, the Carrollton Gauge reading is 8.99ft and expected to continue to fall. The attached MSIB provides official documentation of the below changes. CARROLLTON GAUGE AT 9 FEET AND FALLING MSIB_VOL_XIX_Issue_090_Carrollton_Gauge_at_9_and_Falling.pdf This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes…

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31 Oct

CRPPA: Carrollton Gage Above 8 Feet

Breaking News, PilotageCarrollton Gauge, Crescent Pilots

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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31 Oct

MSIB XIX-082: Carrollton Gauge at 8′ and rising

Breaking NewsCarrollton Gauge, MSIB, USCG

The Carrollton Gage has reached 8 Feet on the rise.  The USCG has issued the attached MSIB. Highlights include: New Orleans Harbor traffic lights have been energized. Vessels must check in with the VTS when transiting the harbor. Unless moored…

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16 Aug

MSIB XIX-065: Carrollton Gauge Will Be 9ft This Weekend

Breaking NewsCarrollton Gauge, MSIB, USCG

The LMR at New Orleans is expected to reach 9 feet this weekend and the river is expected to continue to fall. When the Carrollton Gauge reaches 9 feet, the following measures will be in effect: In accordance with 33 Code of…

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09 Aug

MSIB XIX-063: Carrollton Gauge at 12ft and Falling

Breaking NewsCarrollton Gauge, MSIB, USCG

Carrollton Gauge At 12 Feet And Falling MSIB_Vol_XIX_Issue_063_Carrollton_Gauge_12_Feet_and_Falling.pdf As a result of the Carrollton Gauge reading 12 feet and expected to continue to fall, the following USCG operating requirements are no longer in effect: For all vessels operating in the Lower…

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26 Jul

MSIB XIX-057: CARROLLTON GAUGE AT 15 FEET AND FALLING

Breaking NewsCarrollton Gauge, MSIB, USCG

USCG Sector New Orleans has released a Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) referenced the Carrollton Gauge reading 15 Feet and Falling. The following requirements will no longer be in effect: Vessels are prohibited from entering South Pass from the Gulf of…

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16 Jan

MSIB XIX-004: Carrollton Gauge at 15′ and Rising

Breaking NewsCarrollton Gauge, MSIB, USCG

The USCG has issued the below MSIB for high water safety. Highlights: Three (3) Means of Holding The COTP has determined that during periods of high water, unless moored to a shore side facility or mooring buoys, all deep draft…

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14 Dec

Federal Pilots High Water Operating Restrictions

Breaking News, PilotageCarrollton Gauge, Federal Pilots

As a result of the Carrollton Gauge reaching 12 feet and expected to continue to rise, the Associated Federal Pilots have implemented the following restrictions: All mooring operations requiring a line boat will be conducted during daylight hours only. Normal…

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14 Dec

Crescent Pilots High Water Operating Restrictions

Breaking News, PilotageCarrollton Gauge, Crescent Pilots

As a result of the Carrollton Gauge reaching 12 feet and expected to continue to rise, the Crescent Pilots high water operating restrictions are in effect. Please see the attached letter for a complete list of restrictions. SAFE NAVIGATION COMMITTEE…

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14 Dec

NOBRA Pilots High Water Restriction Notice

Breaking News, PilotageCarrollton Gauge, NOBRA Pilots

As a result of the Carrollton Gauge reaching 12 feet and expected to continue to rise, the NOBRA Pilots have implemented the following restriction, effective at 1200 local today: “Mooring and unmooring operations at all mid-stream transfer facilities shall be…

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14 Dec

MSIB XVIII-094: Carrollton Gauge 12′ and Rising

Breaking NewsCarrollton Gauge, MSIB

As a result of the Carrollton Gauge reaching 12 feet and expected to continue to rise, the following operational requirements are now in effect: For all vessels operating in the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) below Mile Marker (MM) 233.9 Above…

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28 Nov

USCG MSIB – Carrollton Gauge 12′ and Falling

Breaking NewsCarrollton Gauge, MSIB, USCG

The Carrollton Gauge is below 12 feet and falling. The USCG has issued the attached MSIB. Requirements regarding special operations (Click here) and barge fleets are no longer in effect. Requirements still in effect include: Traffic controls lights are energized.…

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28 Nov

Official Notice: NOBRA High Water Restrictions – Rescission

Breaking News, PilotageCarrollton Gauge, NOBRA Pilots

To Whom It May Concern: Due to the Mississippi River reaching twelve feet and falling, the restrictions on daylight mooring are rescinded. We currently have no high water restrictions along our route. Please let me know if you have any questions…

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28 Nov

New Orleans Carrollton Gauge – 12′ and Falling

Breaking News, PilotageCarrollton Gauge, Federal Pilots

The Carrollton Gauge reads 11.77’ and is falling. The Federal Pilots have confirmed their 12’ Restrictions (attached) have been rescinded. CRPPA has confirmed that per their letter (attached) the 12’ Restrictions are rescinded and the 8’ provisions apply. NOBRA’s 12’…

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16 Nov

Additional Information: NOBRA Pilots High Water Restrictions (12 Feet on Carrollton Gauge)

Breaking News, PilotageCarrollton Gauge, High Water Restrictions, NOBRA Pilots

An updated list of facilities is attached and linked to.Link —>  Facilities That Use Boats to Handle Mooring Lines.pdf Facilities that use crew-boats, launch-boats, other to handle lines to buoys: DRY: ALL MID-STREAM BUOY SYSTEMS ADM DESTREHAN (If Vessel LOA…

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16 Nov

NOBRA Pilots High Water Restrictions (12 Feet on Carrollton Gauge)

Breaking News, PilotageCarrollton Gauge, High Water Restrictions, NOBRA Pilots

I’ve attached a listing of those facilities that are reported to use boats to handle lines. Note: This list has been populated by input from agents. If there are any facilities that should be on the list, or any other…

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14 Nov

USCG MSIB – Carrollton Gauge 12′ and Rising

Breaking NewsCarrollton Gauge, MSIB, USCG

The USCG has issued a Marine Safety Information Bulletin that lists high water restrictions in effect as the Carrollton Gauge has reached 12’ on the rise. Highlights include: 1.  Algiers Point traffic lights are energized. 2.  Vessels are required to…

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13 Nov

NOBRA Pilots High Water Restrictions (12 Feet on Carrollton Gauge)

Breaking News, PilotageCarrollton Gauge, High Water Restrictions, NOBRA Pilots

The NOBRA Pilots have implemented their High-Water restrictions as the Carrollton Gauge has reached 12’. The official letter is attached. As a reminder; while this restriction specifies ‘mid-stream facilities’; NOBRA’s definition includes all facilities where boats are used to handle…

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12 Nov

CRPPA High River Restrictions – 12′ Carrollton Gauge

Breaking News, PilotageCarrollton Gauge, Crescent Pilots

As a reminder, the Crescent Pilots will implement additional high-water restrictions if/when the Carrolton Gauge reaches 12 feet. SAFE NAVIGATION COMMITTEE HIGH RIVER ADVISORIES TO RIVER PILOTS 8 ft River Carrolton Gauge Below 8 feet Maximum length for General Anchorage…

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