MSIB XXIII-015 1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 30’ and rising, the COTP New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile 219 to Mile 229 and…
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UPDATE 27MAY2022: Captain Wattigney, Please accept this email as verification that the Board of Examiners for NOBRA (BOE) rescinds its current High Water Safety restriction as outlined in correspondence sent to you on May 22, 2022 as the Carrollton gage…
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Due to the Carrollton Gauge dropping below 12 feet, the Federal Pilots have rescinded all high water restrictions. See letter here.
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UPDATE 04MAY2022 Effective immediately, the NOBRA high water restrictions enacted on April 24, 2022 have been rescinded, per email notification from the NOBRA Board of Examiners as follows. Captain Wattigney, Please accept this email as verification that the Board of…
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UPDATE 08APRIL2022: Please accept this email as verification that the Board of Examiners for NOBRA (BOE) is rescinding its current High Water Safety restriction as outlined in correspondence released on March 7, 2022 as the Carrollton gage has reached 12’…
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UPDATE: Rescinded 08APRIL2022 As a result of the Carrollton reaching 12’ and forecast to continue falling, we are rescinding all 12’ and rising recommendations effective immediately. All operations are normal at this time. Please do not hesitate to call with…
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From: Sharon Geraci <sharon@nobraexaminers.com> Subject: RE: Restrictions – 12′ on the Fall Date: May 25, 2021 at 1:21:11 PM CDT To: Ron Branch <ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org> Cc: Casey Clayton <cc@nobraexaminers.com> High Water Letter Dear Captain Branch: Captain Clayton has confirmed to me that the river has fallen…
Read MoreReceived from CAPT Greg Bush, President of the Federal Pilots: ============================================================ From: Federal Pilot President <president@federalpilots.com> Subject: 12’ and falling Date: May 24, 2021 at 6:09:15 AM CDT Captain Branch,Please distribute to the membership at your convenience.As a result of the Carrollton Gauge…
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MSIB XX-028 When the Carrollton Gauge reads 15 feet and rising, the following operating requirements will be in effect: 1. 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 165.810 (d)(2) prohibits vessels from entering South Pass from the Gulf of Mexico if it…
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MSIB XX-019 CARROLLTON GAUGE AT 15 FEET AND RISING When the Carrollton Gauge reads 15 feet and rising, the following operating requirements will be in effect: 1. 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 165.810 (d)(2) prohibits vessels from entering South Pass…
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MSIB XX-021 HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: VTS Measure at Wilkinson Point (38′ and Rising) When the Baton Rouge gauge reads above 38′, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations,…
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MSIB XX-014 HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: PREVENTING DAMAGE TO RIVERBANK INFRASTRUCTURE During high river stages, levees and revetment along the Lower Mississippi River are at increased risk for damage caused by tows and barges pushing into the riverbank, as well…
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MSIB XX-015 HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: VTS Measure at MM 167.5 to MM 234 AHP LMR (ABOVE 35′) When the Baton Rouge gauge reads above 35′, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with…
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To be clear…. The NOBRA restrictions have NOT been rescinded at this time. The BR Gage is still above 40’.
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Because many of you have asked when the NOBRA High Water Restrictions will be rescinded; here is the language from their notice: ————————— Due to the river reaching sixteen (16) feet at the Carrollton Gage, the following restrictions will be…
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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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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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The Federal Pilots have released their High Water (12’ on the Carrollton Gauge) restrictions (Click here): 1. All head down landings will cease until the Carrollton Gage reads 12’ and falling. 2. All mooring operations requiring a line boat…
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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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