19
Aug
USCG VTS MEASURE M/V ATLANTIC ENSENADA AGROUND MM228.6
The USCG VTS measure implemented for the grounded vessel at MM 228.6 has been rescinded. Normal vessel traffic operations have resumed.
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19
Aug
USCG VTS MEASURE M/V ATLANTIC ENSENADA AGROUND MM228.6
The M/V Atlantic Ensenada is aground at MM228.6, RDB, AHOP. The USCG VTS has issued the following: All vessels are restricted to one-way traffic between Mile Marker 228 and 229 Above Head of Passes until further notice. All vessels of significant size, to…
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08
Aug
USCG MSIB 056 – Baton Rouge Low Water Safety Advisory 12 ft Falling
The below/attached MSIB addresses low water safety procedures for the LMR MM 167.5 to MM 303.0. Also attached is the 81-Mile Point regulations addressing check-in procedures. LOW WATER SAFETY ADVISORY: MM 167.5 TO MM 303 AHP LMR (12′ and falling) As…
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26
Jul
USCG VTS: Minimum Safe Speed and Wide Breadth at MM 117.8 AHP 26Jul18 1100-2000
USCG is calling for Minimum Safe Speed and Wide Berth as follows: Starting: Today, 26 July 2018 from 1100 to 2000 Hours Local Location: ADM @ MM 117.8 AHP, RDB For: Heavy Lift Operations, A Barge will extend 300’ of…
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16
Jul
SubChapter M Inspected Towing Vessel Decision Aid: TugSafe Central
The USCG has expanded their Subchapter M help-site called ‘TugSafe Central’ to include two new sections: Appeals and Alternate Compliance Options TPO and TSMS Other improvements and enhancements are also included in the expanded version. Here’s the link —> TugSafe Central…
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04
Jul
Safety Zones – River Closures for Fireworks Display JULY 4, 2018
Safety Zones on the Lower Mississippi River July 4,2018 are as follows: 1. Between MM 94.3 and MM 95.3 from 2055 to 2140 local, and 2. Between MM 216.5 and MM 217.5 from 2030 to 2145 local, and 3.…
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01
Jul
VTS Measure Rescinded – No meeting or overtaking, ships and large tows, MM-117.3 to MM-118.3
The Subject VTS measure has been rescinded. The vessel has cleared and is anchored in an authorized anchorage. Due to a Dead Ship anchored outside of an authorized anchorage @ MM123.9 AHP, oneway traffic btwn Deep Draft Vessels, and Deep…
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01
Jul
USCG VTS Measure – No meeting or overtaking, ships and large tows, MM-117.3 to MM-118.3
Due to a Dead Ship anchored outside of an authorized anchorage @ MM123.9 AHP, oneway traffic btwn Deep Draft Vessels, and Deep Draft Vessels and Large Tows is directed. Vessels may contact the M/V PHOENIX ADMIRAL on VHF FM…
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28
Jun
USCG Safety Zones for Fireworks Displays June 30 – July 4
USCG Safety Zones for firework displays are as follows. Note: All vessels are prohibited from entering these safety zones unless they have been granted permission by the Captain of the Port New Orleans or designated representative. The Captain of the…
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25
Jun
USCG MSIB – LMR VTS Measure MM 90-91 AHP – General Anchorage
Salvage operations in General Anchorage are complete. The anchorage is open and normal vessel traffic is authorized.Reminder: General Anchorage Vessel Length Restriction – General Anchorage is limited to vessels of 500’ LOA or less when the New Orleans (Carrollton) Gauge…
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18
Jun
USCG VTS LMR: VESSEL RECOVERY CRANE LIFT AT MM90-91 AHP
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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12
Jun
U.S. Coast Guard Safety Alert – U.S. Gulf Coast Bunker Contamination
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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07
Jun
One Way Traffic in vicinity of 81 Mile Point Cancelled
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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07
Jun
One Way Traffic in vicinity of 81 Mile Point
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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07
Jun
MSIB 50 – MM 219 to MM 240, Baton Rouge 26’ and Falling Supersedes MSIB 45
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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06
Jun
USCG MSIB – Issue 050 High Water Safety Advisory: MM 219 to MM 240 AHP LMR (26′ and falling)
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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01
Jun
USCG MSIB – Carrollton Gauge at 9 Feet and Falling
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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26
May
May 26 New Orleans Port Coordination Team (PCT) – Sub-Tropical Storm ALBERTO
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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25
May
MSIB XVIII-046: Safety Zone for Fireworks Tonight
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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23
May
Lower Mississippi River (LMR) Dredging Update 52318
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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