MSIB XXIV-040 When the Carrollton Gauge reads 12 feet and rising, the following operating requirements will be in effect: 1. For barge fleets located between MM 88 and MM 240 AHP, additional high-water requirements are found in 33 CFR 165.803(m).…

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MSIB XXIB-039 The Louisiana Airport Managers and Associates will be conducting an aerobatic demonstration on the Lower Mississippi River near Mile Marker 230-231 Above Head of Passes (AHP) on 14 May 2024 from 7:45 pm – 8:15 pm. There are…

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MSIB XXIV-038 1. As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge expected to reach 30’ and rise, the COTP New Orleans has issued a Safety Advisory for all waters of the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from Mile 219 to Mile…

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MSIB XXIV-037 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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MSIB XXIV-036 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XXIV Issue 035. Mariners are advised that the USS KIDD has completed her transit beyond the Southwest Pass Entrance Lighted Buoy “SW”. For further information, contact the following: Coast…

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MSIB XXIV-035 The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port New Orleans, under the authority of the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, will establish a moving safety zone around the decommissioned naval vessel USS KIDD, while towed in transit on…

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MSIB XXIV-034 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XXIV Issue 022. The Port Allen Lock is open to marine traffic. For on scene information, Mariners may contact the Port Allen Lock at (225) 344-8272 or VHF CH.…

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MSIB XXIV-033 UPDATE 2 Algiers Canal Closure – GIWW MM 2.7 Power Transmission Line Reconstitution – Update 2 On April 27, 2024, and April 28, 2024, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, Algiers Canal will be closed to…

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MSIB XXIV-031 UPDATE 1 Algiers Canal Closure – GIWW MM 2.7 Power Transmission Line Reconstitution – Update 1 On April 26, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Algiers Canal will be closed to all marine vessel traffic between MM…

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MSIB XXIV-030 Commencing on April 25, 2024, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., Algiers Canal will be closed to all marine vessel traffic between MM 2.3 and MM 3.0 to allow Entergy to reconstitute a new transmission line at MM…

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MSIB XXIV-027 Greater New Orleans Harbor Safety Committee Marine Industry Day May 10, 2024 Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans 2 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70130 Please register at: Marine Industry Day Registration **Attendance and food courtesy of the HSC!…

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MSIB XXIV-026 1. This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XXIV Issue 020. 2. Mariners are advised that the Krotz Springs Railroad Bridge Fender Repair work is complete at Atchafalaya River MM 41.5. For further information, contact the…

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MSIB XXIV-025 1. This Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) supersedes MSIB Volume XXIV, Issue 018. 2. Mariners are advised that salvage operations are complete at MM 261 AHP. The river is open to two-way traffic. For further information, contact the…

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MSIB XXIV-024 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes, Volume XXIV, Issue 021 “Carrollton Gauge at 9 Feet and Falling”. The Carrollton Gauge reads 8 feet and rising, the following operating requirements are in effect: 1.      As per 33 CFR 161.65,…

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MSIB XXIV-021 This Marine Safety Information Bulletin supersedes, Volume XXIV, Issue 019 “Carrollton Gauge at 8 Feet and Rising”. The Carrollton Gauge reads below 8 feet, the following measures are no longer in effect: 1. As per 33 CFR 161.65,…

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MSIB XXIV-020 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Atchafalaya River at Mile Marker (MM) 41.5. This advisory is needed to protect persons and vessels from potential safety hazards associated…

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18APR24 **Update** Repairs are expected to be completed on 28 April 2024 09APR24 **Update** Repairs are expected to be completed on 24 April 2024. MSIB XXIV-022 The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the…

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MSIB 02-24 The Coast Guard recently released Marine Safety Information Bulletin (MSIB) 02-24: Resumption of Billing TSMS Option User Fees and New User Fee Amounts for all Inspected Towing Vessels. 

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