The Corps has adjusted the schedule of work based on the impact of the elevated river stages and changes to the schedule and updated transit restrictions should be expected. The work at Point Michel has now been completed and the…
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Mat Sinking Unit (MSU) arrived at Point Michel (Mile 43.5 Above Head of Passes) at 0130 hours this morning and is expected to commence mat sinking operations at 1200 hours today (Sunday, November 17,…
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CANCELLATION OF VTS MEASURE & SUNKEN TUG ADVISORY AT BATON ROUGE GENERAL ANCHORAGE (Mile 226 AHP LMR) MSIB_Vol_XIX_Issue_081__Baton_Rouge_General_Anchorage_Open.pdf Following the removal of the sunken vessel and wreck marker buoy from Baton Rouge General Anchorage, Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Mile 226…
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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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The USCG COTP New Orleans has set Port Condition WHISKEY. Remaining In Port Checklists are required for as follows: All self-propelled ocean going vessels over 500 Gross Tons, and All oceangoing barges, and their supporting tugs that are located below…
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Attached is a USCG Headquarters released MSIB referencing a possible threat of exposure to Ebola connected with the country of Tanzania. Highlights include: On September 10, 2019, CDC and the World Health Organization (WHO) were made aware of unofficial…
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Vessels calling on US Ports must meet IMO Requirements that limit the sulphur content of the fuel oil to 0.10%. Historically, vessel that have been unable to obtain compliant fuel oil were required to file a Fuel Oil Non-Availability Report…
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All vessel traffic is advised that de-watering and repair operations will be conducted on the Bayou Sorrel Locks at mile marker 36.3 on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) from September 20th, 2019 continuing through approximately 19 October 2019. The Bayou…
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Channel remains open. What: Salvage operations for sunken barge. Where: Zito Algiers Fleet, MM 94.5 to 95.5, RDB When: Effective immediately – Estimated to continue for two weeks. Other: Channel remains open – Extreme caution/Minimum safe speed. The M/V…
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MSIB Volume 072 describes additional repair efforts will affect the horizontal clearance of navigational spans: A steel beam template will be temporarily installed on the pivot pier of the swing span. Once installed, it will reduce the horizontal clearance of…
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What: USCG Safety Zone Where: GIWW, MM 11-12, WHL, IVO Lafitte, LA Why: Boat Races When: Tomorrow, Saturday, Sept 7, 2019 Time: 1000 to 1700 Hours, Local. All vessels are prohibited from entering this safety zone unless they have…
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What: SUNSHINE BRIDGE REPAIRS, LOWER MISSISSIPI RIVER MILE MARKER 167.5 When: 0600 Local August 26 through 1800 local August 30, 2019. More: Work barges will encroach on the Main Channel by 50 feet, reducing the horizontal clearances from 785 to…
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What: Krotz Springs Railroad Bridge Repair and Fenders InstallationWhere: Atchafalaya River at Mile Marker 41.5 When: August 26, 2019 through December 31, 2019 Time: Daily —> 0700 – 1900 (Including weekends) Closures: The swing span will be closed to…
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HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: VTS Measure at MM 219 to MM 229 AHP LMR (25′ and falling) MSIB Vol XIX Issue 068 Safety Advisory MM 219 to 229 25 Feet and Falling.pdf This Marine Safety Information Bulletin cancels Volume XIX,…
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As a result of rapidly decreasing water levels after an extended high water, the COTP New Orleans has issued the attached Safety Advisory for all waters of Lower Mississippi River. Mariners are advised of the increased possibility of shoaling in…
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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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MSIB_Vol_XIX_Issue_064_High_Water_Safety_Advisory_30ft_and_Falling.pdf Due to the Baton Rouge gauge reading 30’ and expected to continue to fall, the following USCG high water recommendations are now in place: Port Allen Lock LMR MM 219-229: All tows greater than 600’ (excluding the towboat)…
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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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The USCG COTP New Orleans has set a “One-Way Traffic” restriction effective immediately as follows: Where: MM 135.2 to MM 137.2, AHOP Time: 0600 to 1800 Daily Dates: August 6 to 26, 2019 (Subject to Change) Why: …
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The USCG has issued an MSIB for the LMR MM 221 to MM 240 (Baton Rouge Gauge @ 35’ and Falling). This MSIB addresses towing vessels operating in the vicinity of Port Allen Lock and Wilkinson Point. The full MSIB…
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