Beginning at 0700 today, January 28, 2020, a VTS Measure will be in effect between MM 121.5 and MM 122.5 AHP, to protect persons and property from the hazards of salvage and recovery operations in the vicinity of Magnolia Fleet. …
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The USCG has updated the safety measures in place for the revetment operations. Key Change ————————— The revetment operations will be conducted daily from 5:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. local time through December 18, 2019, including the weekend. During times of…
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The revetment operations at the Aben/Bringier Point (Mile 172.5 AHP) location will cease as scheduled by 1200 hours (noon) today (Friday, December 6, 2019). There will be no revetment operations or related transit restrictions over the weekend. The operations at…
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Updated VTS Measure – Aben Revetment Operations at Bringier Point, MM 172.5 RDB AHP LMR MSIB_Vol_XIX_Issue_092_Upated_Revetment_MM_172.5.pdf The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker (MM)…
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USCG Sector New Orleans has released the MSIB for the Baton Rouge Gage at 38’ and Falling Highlights for Ocean Going Vessels: Ocean Going Vessel requirements, Baton Rouge Harbor (MM 225-234): Ocean going vessels must use tug escorts with adequate…
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The USCG has issued a VTS Measure for MM-167.5 to MM-254.5 AHP. This measure is effective immediately. Highlights include: Ocean Going Vessel requirements, Baton Rouge Harbor (MM 225-234) Ocean going vessels must use tug escorts with adequate horsepower alongside while…
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MSIB_Vol_XIX_Issue_031__Wilkinson_Point_43_and_Rising_Safety_Advisory.pdf The following VTS Measure has been established for Wilkinson Point: When the Baton Rouge gauge reads above 43’, a U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Measure is established in accordance with the Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title…
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Due to a sunken Barge on the Batcher near the channel edge, a Minimum safe speed is required from all seagoing vessels at MM 148.5 AHP, RDB.
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Official notice below. The sunken barge has been located and is not considered to be a hazard to navigation. The Mississippi River is open to all traffic from MM 147 to 150 AHP. For further information contact VTS LMR on…
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The official notice has been clarified to show the range of the closure in the body of the message. The LMR is still closed between MM 147 to MM 150. Due to a sunken barge in the channel in the…
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Due to a sunken barge in the channel in the vicinity of MM 148.5 AHP the Mississippi River is closed to all traffic from MM 147 to MM 150 until further notice Official Notice is below. Due to a sunken barge in…
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The Mississippi River is reopened to all traffic in the Baton Rouge Harbor. The Baton Rouge General Anchorage will remain closed until further notice. The sunken T/V MICHELLE ANN has been located in the anchorage, beneath the M/V IOLCOS UNITY.…
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The Towing Vessel ST RITA has sunk at MM 132.8, RDB. A VTS Measure is in place restricting all vessels to slowest safe speed between MM 132 and MM 134, AHOP until further notice. No other details are available at…
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The Coast Guard’s Vessel Traffic Service Lower Mississippi River (VTS LMR) adjusted the established Vessel Traffic Measure at Cubits Gap (Mile 4 Above Head of Passes (AHP) to Mile 2 AHP). The VTS Measure was originally enacted after the grounding…
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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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The USCG has modified the VTS Measure at Cubit’s Gap. There is NO CHANGE to the 42’ Draft Restriction. One-Way Traffic now applies to vessels drafting 40’ or greater. Vessels with less than 40′ draft may meet or overtake in…
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The LMR is now open at MM 3.5 for vessels with a draft of 30’ or less. (See below) USACE surveys are pending to determine if draft restrictions need to be continued/modified. Currently, the BAR Pilots are beginning to cross-in…
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