See official notice below. @ 0730 – Due to Low Visibility in the vicinity Algiers Point MM94.5 AHP the Mississippi River at Algiers Point is closed to all traffic. For updates on conditions in this area contact Vessel Traffic Service…
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Algiers Point is closed as of 8:41 pm local. Due to Low Visibility in the vicinity Algiers Point MM94.5 AHP the Mississippi River at Algiers Point is closed to all traffic. For updates on conditions in this area contact Vessel…
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Official notice provided below. Due to Low Visibility in the vicinity Algiers Point MM94.5 AHP the Mississippi River at Algiers Point is closed to all traffic. For updates on conditions in this area contact Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River…
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Algiers Point is closed due to fog.Time of closure is 10:30 pm, Local.Official Notice provided below. The Coast Guard has determined that passage around Algiers Point is unsafe based upon the existing dense fog conditions. As of 2230 Algiers Point MM…
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As of 1:15 pm local, Algiers Point has been reopened for navigation.See below. Due to improved visibility in the vicinity of Algiers Point MM 94.5 AHP, the Mississippi River at Algiers Point is now open to all traffic. Vessels are…
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See official notice below. The Coast Guard has determined that passage around Algiers Point is unsafe based upon the existing dense fog conditions. As of 2130 Algiers Point MM 93.5 – 95.0 AHP is closed to all traffic. For further information contact…
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New Orleans CBP has issued a Blanket Delay in Departure for vessels unable to depart due to delays to navigation as a result of fog. The full Trade Notice is attached. SUBJECT: Blanket Delay in Departure Due to Fog Blanket Delay…
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Algiers Point at MM 93.5 to MM 95.0 is closed to navigation due to fog. Time of closure is 8:00 pm. USCG Notice The Coast Guard has determined that passage around Algiers Point is unsafe based upon the existing dense fog conditions.…
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The USCG COTP has issued the following: Vessel warping during high water may create a hazardous condition and significantly increase the potential risk of a marine casualty. Captain of the Port New Orleans expects vessels, facilities, and vessel agents planning…
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Due to a misaligned load on the M/V MIGHTY SERVANT 3 at Zito Buoys MM105.5 AHP on the LDB, a wide berth and slowest safe speed is directed for all vessels. In addition, salvage operations will begin in the a.m. on…
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The Lower Mississippi River (LMR) is open to all vessel traffic. The Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure closing the LMR from Mile Marker (MM) 15 Above Head of Passes (AHP) to MM 18 AHP due to a capsized vessel is…
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The USCG has issued the below MSIB for high water safety. Highlights: Three (3) Means of Holding The COTP has determined that during periods of high water, unless moored to a shore side facility or mooring buoys, all deep draft…
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The USCG has issued their High Water Safety Advisory for the LMR, MM 167.5 to MM 245.5, AHOP. Highlights for Vessels Include: Ocean Going Vessel requirements, Baton Rouge Harbor (MM 225-234): 1. Ocean going vessels must use tug escorts with…
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The USCG reports their system is back on-line and they will produce a Vetted List today. It may be delayed somewhat, but will be published.
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I spoke with Captain Michael Bopp; President of the Crescent River Pilots. There is no change in the draft at Cubit’s Gap at this time. It remains at 46’. They continue to monitor soundings. Captain Bopp reported they will bring…
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A Safety Zone is in place for the movement of the M/V NIREAS from Magnolia Anchorage to sea. The vessel is underway at this time downbound at MM 45.3 AHOP assisted by 5 tugs. One-way traffic (no-meeting) is in effect…
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The USCG has removed their draft restriction at Cubit’s Gap; MM 02 to MM04 AHOP. “The maximum draft should be determined at Master/Pilot discretion.” Accordingly, the Crescent Pilots have set a maximum draft of 46’ for the same area (MM…
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The USCG has issued a VTS Measure for the LMR, MM 167.5 to MM 254.5, AHOP. River levels have reached 35’ on the Baton Rouge Gauge and rising. This measure is effective immediately. The full VTS Measure with…
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Effective 2030 on Saturday, January 05, 2019, this Measure is in effect with the following provisions: Sea-going deep draft vessels from MM 02 to MM 04 AHP: Restricted to a maximum allowable freshwater draft of 44 feet. One-way traffic, with no meeting or overtaking of vessels with…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association From the U.S. Coast Guard. Effective 8:30 pm today, Saturday, January 05, 2019, the following V.T.S. measure is in effect with the following provisions. All Sea-going deep draft vessels are restricted to a maximum draft of 44 feet from Mile…
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