UPDATE 15AGU2024 **Update** The Port Allen Lock will reopen to marine traffic at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, August 16, 2024. MSIB XXIV-061 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Morgan…
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MSIB XXIV-060 Construction activities are complete on the LA-1 Bridge. The Port Allen Alternate Route at MM 63.7 is open to marine traffic. This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XXIV Issue 055, Safety Advisory – LA Highway…
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MSIB XXIV-059 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XXIV, Issue 054. The COTP New Orleans has cancelled all requirements contained in MSIB Volume XXIV, Issue 054. For further information, contact the following: Coast Guard Sector New Orleans…
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MSIB XXIV-058 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XXIV Issue 050. Subaqueous stone placement operations are complete. For additional information, contact the following: Coast Guard Sector New Orleans Command Center (24 hour): (504) 365-2545 Coast Guard Sector…
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04JULY2024: MSIB XXIV-056-U1 **Update** The barge salvage operations have been suspended until July 06, 2024. The Lower Mississippi River is now open to two-way traffic. Mariners are advised to proceed with caution in the vicinity of position 30⁰30.098N, 91⁰11.790W. The…
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MSIB XXIV-055 1. The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Morgan City – Port Allen Alternate Route at mile marker (MM) 63.7 adjacent to the Port Allen Lock. This advisory…
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MSIB XXIV-054 1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 16 feet and below, the COTP New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory provision from Mile Marker (MM) 225 to MM 228.3, Lower Mississippi River (LMR). This safety…
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MSIB XXIV-053 The Carrollton Gauge reads below 9 feet, the following measures are no longer in effect: As per 33 CFR 161.65, the Governor Nicholls traffic light, Gretna Harbor traffic light, and Westwego traffic lights are energized. The Governor Nicholls…
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MSIB XXIV-052 1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge expected to reach 25’ and continue to fall, the COTP of New Orleans has cancelled all requirements contained in MSIB Volume XXIV Issue 049. This Marine Safety Information Bulletin…
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XXIV-051 The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Captain of the Port New Orleans, under the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, is enforcing reoccurring safety zones defined in 33 CFR 165.801 within the Captain of the Port New Orleans…
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MSIB XXIV-050 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Atchafalaya River at Mile Marker (MM) 50.3. This advisory is needed to protect persons and vessels from the potential safety hazards…
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MSIB XXIV-049 1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge expected to reach 30’ and continue to fall, the COTP of New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile…
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23SEP2024 MISB XXIV-071(2) **MSIB Volume XXIV Issue: 071 supersedes MSIB Volume XXIV Issue: 048 Update 06** The Grosse Tete drawbridge across the Lower Grand River, Port Allen Alternate Route, MM 47, Grosse Tête, LA will operate under a deviated schedule…
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MSIB XXIV-047 1. The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Port Allen – Morgan City Alternate Route at Mile Marker (MM) 47 in the vicinity of the Gross Tete swing…
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MSIB XXIV-046 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XXIV Issue 042. The Bayou Sorrel Bridge has been repaired and is open to marine traffic. For on scene information, Mariners may contact the Bayou Sorrel Bridge via landline…
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MSIB XXIV-044 The Carrollton Gauge reads below 12 feet and falling, the following operating requirements are no longer in effect: 1. For barge fleets located between MM 88 and MM 240 AHP, additional high-water requirements are found in…
Read MoreMSIB XXIV-045 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XXIV Issue 043. The Melville Vertical Lift Bridge has been repaired and is open to marine traffic. For on scene information, Mariners may contact the Melville Vertical Lift Bridge…
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MSIB XXIV-043 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Atchafalaya River at Mile Marker (MM) 29.6. Due to a mechanical failure, mariners are advised that the Melville Vertical Lift Bridge…
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MSIB XXIV-042 1. The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Morgan City – Port Allen Alternate Route at Mile Marker (MM) 37.6. Due to a mechanical failure, mariners are advised…
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MSIB XXIV-041 The 2024 Hurricane Season commences June 1st and continues through November 30th. You are strongly encouraged to review your existing hurricane plan or develop a plan if you do not have one. It is extremely important to decide…
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