UPDATE ISSUED 19NOV2020 AT 1640 LOCAL: The Marine Desk located on the Customhouse First Floor, 423 Canal Street, Suite 186, will reopen for normal business hours on Friday, November 20, 2020. SC 21-013 Effective immediately (0440 local on 18NOV2020), the…
Read MoreMSIB O2-20 Update 4 The purpose of the MSIB is to provide guidance on reporting and infection control measures for vessel arriving to or traveling between any U.S. port or place to maintain the safety of personnel onboard vessels as well…
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Received from NOBRA: DISPATCH is experiencing problems receiving MEDICAL CLEARANCE pertaining to taking vessel orders. Each VESSEL must provide NOBRA DISPATCH with an email certifying that there are NO ill crew members (CORONA VIRUS) to report or, if so, all proper…
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SC 20-030 Effective Immediately: In support of Federal, State, and Local restrictions being implemented to address the public health emergency and community spread of COVID-19, maritime crew in transit (C1) will not be allowed to self-quarantine in a hotel prior to…
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MSIB 13-20 The uninterrupted flow of commerce on our Marine Transportation System (MTS) is critical to both National Security and National economic well-being. During this National emergency for COVID-19 it is paramount that the Coast Guard safeguards the continued operation…
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MSIB 12-20 The uninterrupted flow of commerce on our Marine Transportation System (MTS) is critical to both National Security and economic vitality. During the ongoing national emergency, it is paramount that we safeguard the continued operation of the MTS in…
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MSIB 08-20 Update 1 The USCG has issued an update to their MSIB addressing COVID-19 guidance concerning mariner credentials, medical certificates, etc.Highlights: Regional Exam Centers are closed. Expired credentials are extended. Expired STCW Endorsements and Medical Certificates are extended. Pilot…
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Captain Steve Hathorn, President of the NOBRA Pilots has confirmed the following: The dispatcher will take an order for a pilot only AFTER dispatch receives the email from the Master attesting to the safety of the ship and crew. So,…
Read MoreSC 20-029 Alternate payment options for CBP Entry Summaries for the Port of New Orleans. In lieu of Automated Clearing House [ACH] (electronic) payments, brokers and importers have two additional options to make payments to the CBP New…
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From NOBRA Pilots:It seems that some of the Nobra Pilots are having trouble getting the crew member assigned to escort them to the bridge to use the outside stairwell. I’m sure a lot of this is a language issue with foreign…
Read MoreSC 20-028 Payment Submissions. Mail does not come directly to the New Orleans Marine Division. All mail for the Customhouse is delivered in bulk and then sorted and delivered to various offices throughout the building. When someone from CBP signs…
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ESVP Guidance Mariners should make every effort to keep their TWIC card valid and the earlier people begin the process with the TSA for renewal of their TWIC, the better. A link is provided below for people to check and…
Read MoreSC 20-027 Port Operations at the New Orleans Customhouse will resume on Tuesday morning March 31, 2020. Thank you for your patience today as employees worked out of temporary locations. Questions regarding this notice may be directed to Assistant Port…
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NOBRA Letter 033020 NOBRA Letter (2) 033020 The NOBRA Pilots has requested the maritime industry’s cooperation with the implementation of the following practices: Please complete all paperwork, company business, etc. prior to ordering a pilot to reduce idle pilot bridge time,…
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MSIB 10-020 The Commandant has issued the following recommended actions for marine employers with mariners in safety sensitive positions who are subject to drug testing under 46 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 16: Random Testing: Operators shall continue to…
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MSIB XX-041 The USCG has released further information identifying ‘essential workers’ needed for sustaining the continuous flow of maritime commerce. Many MTS workers will have a federal Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) that may be used to confirm their MTS…
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SC 20-026 Out of an abundance of caution, the CBP offices located on the Customhouse first floor, 423 Canal Street, Suite 186, will temporarily relocate as follows so the customhouse can be sanitized. Saturday, Sunday, and Monday March 28 –…
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SC 20-024 CBP New Orleans is providing temporary vessel entrance and clearance procedures via email. Complete instructions are in the Southern Currents link at the top of this post. IMPORTANT!!! – Agents should do everything possible ensure all forms are correctly…
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Valero Meraux New Pre-Arrival Valero has updated the pre-arrival checklist for the Meraux refinery. See attached for the updated checklist, and feel free to reach out with any questions or contact Time Long with Valero at (985)764-4716.
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NOBRA is requesting that agents and facilities reduce the detention time to a bare minimum. This will cut the time a pilot is onboard and in contact with crew members. This reduction in onboard time will lessen the chance of…
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