Safety Advisory – St. Alice Revetment Operations MM 163.8 RDB AHP LMR The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker (MM) 162.8 Above Head of…
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The channel obstruction at SWP has been cleared and traffic is now moving.
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Captain Miller of the BAR Pilots has reported a fire onboard a vessel transiting SWP. Pilots have ceased moving ships at this time. Updates will be provided upon receipt.
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The one-way traffic restriction from MM99.0 to MM100.5 AHP has been cancelled.
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The Dredges CAPT FRANK and GEORGIA are extending approximately 1,000 feet into the navigable channel from the LDB between MM99.3 and MM-100 AHOP, restricting traffic in the area. No ships or large towing vessels may meet or overtake between MM-99…
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There seems to be some confusion with the CRPPA 12 – Mile Anchorage restrictions. The CRPPA restrictions applies within the boundaries of 12-Mile Anchorage only. Please see attached image. Sincerely,Ronald W. Branch, CAPT. USCG (Ret.) PresidentLouisiana Maritime Association (LAMA) Ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org Desk: (504) 899-5535Cell: (330) 760-0786Website:…
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A Green Buoy has been reported to be blocking the Mississippi River below Gramercy Bridge, MM-145.5 AHOP. All vessels should proceed with caution.
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As directed by the Safe Navigation Committee and Crescent River Port Pilots, when the river stage is 15’ or greater on the Carrollton Gauge, the following restrictions are in place at 12 Mile Anchorage: 1000’ spacing between ships from Stolthaven…
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Attached is a document that provides a timeline of events that may have contributed to vessel transit delays during December 2018 – January 2019.This is provided for your records. Link —> Navigation Interruptions_Vessel Delays Dec 2018_Jan 2019.pdf Subject: Navigation Interruptions/Vessel Delays December…
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No change to the recommended draft. It remains at 45’. The one-way traffic for two vessels drafting 42’ is now from ½ mile above to ½ below the Jump @ MM 10 AHOP. Forwarding correspondence between the Safe Navigation Committee and…
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Update as of 0800 local, January 5, 2019. DRAFT RESTRICTION “Maximum allowable freshwater draft of 42 feet and one-way traffic from MM 02 to MM 04 AHOP at all times until further notice.” FOG LMR is currently Open to…
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Update as of 0800 local, January 3, 2019. FOG LMR is currently Open to navigation as follows (fog closures at Algiers Point MM 94.5):Closed as of 11:19 pm, Jan 02, 2019. Reopened as of 2:00 am, today, Jan…
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