Please relay to all of your vessels. Due to a vessel recovery crane lift for the M/V Natalie Jean at the bottom of General Anchorage a extreme slow bell wide berth, with no meeting or overtaking between MM90 and 91…
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Forwarded below is a USCG Safety Alert regarding contaminated Intermediate Fuel Oil (IFO 380) with specific reference to the U.S. Gulf Coast. The following link addresses vessels affected by contaminated fuel in Houston, TX —> http://www.v-p-s.com/latest-news/ Quote…. ———————————————“The Coast Guard recommends…
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One-way traffic has been canceled. The ship previously anchored out of anchorage @ MM178.8 AHP has been moved, and traffic controls in the area are cancelled.
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Due to the M/V OCEAN FUTURE anchored outside of an authorized anchorage, one way traffic is directed for large tows and deep draft vessels, between MM178.0 and MM179.5 81 Mile Point area. The OCEAN FUTURE may be contacted on VHF…
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HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: MM 219 to MM 240 AHP LMR (26’ and falling) As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge reading 26’ and predicted to fall, the Captain of the Port of New Orleans has issued a safety…
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The MSIB below removes all high water restrictions previously in place from MM 219 to MM 240, AHP. HIGH WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: MM 219 to MM 240 AHP LMR (26’ and falling) As a result of the Baton Rouge gauge…
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Below is the USCG Marine Safety Information Bulletin – Carrollton Gauge at 9 Feet and Falling. Highlights include: Governor Nicholls, Gretna, and Westwego Traffic lights have been turned off. Additionally, the following regulations are no longer in effect: All deep…
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Today’s USCG Port Coordination Team High Water Conference report highlights: Much of the information was reported earlier from the USACE conference. That information is attached. Pilots: BAR Watching closely. Hoping to avoid any shutdown or interruptions. Not planning…
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The USCG will implement a Safety Zone for Fireworks tonight as follows: Where: MM 94 to MM 95, LMR AHP (Algiers Point) Day/Date: Today, Friday, May 25, 2018 Time: 8:45 pm to 9:45 pm, local time. All…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues to respond to the shoaling in Southwest Pass and on the Crossings Above New Orleans created by the extended high river stages of early 2018. The MVN is actively dredging…
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Below is information on how to make a claim for damages resulting from the oil spill incident of 12 April 2018. PUBLIC NOTICE In accordance with the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 (33 USC 2714(c)), the PAC ANTARES, owned and/or…
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The following was received from the USCG Port State Control Supervisor: In the past week, we have had 2 vessels depart the river while under COTP Order restricting such action. In both cases, the agents failed to communicate to the…
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The 2018 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 in advance…
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USCG Port Security Advisory 1_14.pdf The U.S. Coast Guard is issuing an updated Port Security Advisory for Libya. Port Security Advisory 1-11 has been cancelled. Due to the continuing civil unrest and weak governmental institutions in Libya, the U.S. Government…
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