MSIB XXIII-009 The Mardi Gras festivities will be held in New Orleans, LA beginning on February 17, 2023 and lasting through February 22, 2023. As part of the celebrations, multiple events will be taking place on or adjacent to the…
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MSIB XXIII-008 1. As a result of the Bayou Sorrel river gauge reading 6.5 feet and falling: A. The MM 37.6 to MM 45 one-way traffic restriction has been rescinded and is now open to all vessel traffic. B. Lower…
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MSIB XXIII-007 1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 25’ and rising, the COTP of New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile 219 Above Head of…
Read MoreMSIB XXIII-005 As a result of the Bayou Sorrel gauge reading 6.5 feet and rising, the COTP New Orleans has implemented an advisory with the following restrictions in accordance with the Waterways Action Plan Baton Rouge Annex: Bayou Sorrel Lock…
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MSIB XXIII-004 Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Lower Mississippi River, in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, will establish a series of VTS measures for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River from…
Read MoreMSIB XXIII-003 1. This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XXII, Issue 070. 2. The COTP New Orleans has cancelled all requirements contained in MSIB Volume XXII, Issue 070. 3. For further information, contact the following: Coast Guard…
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MSIB XXIII-002 All mariners are advised that the Temporary Closures for the Mississippi River MM 0 – MM 2 AHP, January 10, 2023, and January 12, 2023 (back-up Date) have been postponed. This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB…
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MSIB XXII-070 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 16 feet and below, the COTP New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory from Mile Marker (MM) 225 to MM 228.3, Lower Mississippi River (LMR). This safety advisory is…
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MSIB XXII-069 Waterway Status – Temporary Closure MM 0 – MM 2 AHP LMR Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Lower Mississippi River, in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 161.11, will establish a series…
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MSIB XXII-067 The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port New Orleans, under the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, will enforce a safety zone as published in 33 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 165.801, beginning on December…
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MSIB XXII-068 UPDATE 1 MSIB Volume XXII, Issue 63 will be rescinded and replaced with the below restrictions on December 24, 2022. The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port New Orleans, under the authority of the Ports and Waterways…
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MSIB XXII-066 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XXII, Issue 065. The COTP New Orleans has cancelled all requirements contained in MSIB Volume XXII, Issue 065. For further information, contact the following: Coast Guard Sector New Orleans…
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MSIB XXII-065 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 16 feet and below, the COTP New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory from Mile Marker (MM) 225 to MM 228.3, Lower Mississippi River (LMR). This safety advisory is…
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MSIB XXII-064 As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 12 feet and below, the COTP New Orleans has issued a low water safety advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile 167 Above Head…
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MSIB XXII-062U3 This MSIB covers BOTH Sector New Orleans and MSU Baton Rouge AORs. Predictions for low water conditions affecting the Captain of the Port (COTP) zone New Orleans continue to improve, however the low water safety precautions outlined below…
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MSIB XXII-062 Update 2 This MSIB covers BOTH Sector New Orleans and MSU Baton Rouge AORs. Low water conditions continue to affect the Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans. The low water safety precautions outlined below remain in…
Read MoreMSIB XXII-062 U1 This MSIB covers BOTH Sector New Orleans and MSU Baton Rouge AORs. Low water conditions continue to affect the Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans. The low water safety precautions outlined below remain in effect…
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MSIB XXII-063 MSIB Volume XXII, Issue 22 will be rescinded and replaced with the below restrictions on November 4, 2022. The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port New Orleans, under the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act,…
Read MoreThis MSIB covers BOTH Sector New Orleans and MSU Baton Rouge AORs. As a result of water level predictions continuing to fall, the Captain of the Port (COTP) New Orleans has issued additional low water safety precautions for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River…
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MSIB XXII-058 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway Mile Marker 34. This advisory is needed to protect persons and vessels from the potential safety hazards associated…
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