CBP New Orleans has issued a blanket day in departure due to recent and ongoing fog closures. See the attached Southern Currents for documentation. SUBJECT: Extended Blanket Delay in Departure Due to Daily LMR Closures – Dense Fog Conditions Southern…
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The National Weather Service has issued a WIND ADVISORY for Southeast Louisiana. Mariners can expect winds of 20-30 miles per hour, with gusts up to 40 mph. All mariners are advised to make preparations for severe weather and consider the…
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We are monitoring the potential for tropical weather overnight. There are no plans to shut down but if conditions deteriorate more than anticipated we may need to suspend operations temporarily.
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Forwarded below is the latest Storm Advisory from LAMA’s WeatherOPs service. The development of a sub-tropical or tropical storm remains likely before landfall across the Florida Panhandle tomorrow. Elevated winds and seas can be expected across the eastern half of…
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Good morning! We are keeping a close eye on Invest 96L as it moves closer to the mouth of the river. At this time it is expected to impact our area with high winds, rough seas and rain. We are…
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The below information was received from Mr. Tim Osborn (NOAA). Key Info: Regardless of development, this system will likely bring an increased chance in rainfall – with locally heavy rainfall possible – by late in the weekend into early next…
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The USCG hosted a Port Coordination Team conference today. Here is a summary of that meeting. NOAA/NWS Report (See 1400 Hrs Update Attached) Hurricane BARRY has been downgraded to TS BARRY Possible Impacts: Storm approaching Shreveport. Lingering…
Read MoreThe attached Trade Notice allows all vessels currently in port an additional 72 hours to depart without having to surrender the clearance to customs. This allows all vessels the ability to sale until midnight on Wednesday without having to contact CBP. …
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The USCG hosted a Port Coordination Team conference today. Here is a summary of that meeting. NOAA/NWS Report (See 1400 Hrs Update Attached) Hurricane BARRY has been downgraded to TS BARRY Possible Impacts: River has crested off…
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The USACE held a Navigation Restoration Team Conference today. Highlights from today’s conference: NWS/NOAA – (See attached for full briefing package) Hurricane BARRY. Latest information ▪ Now Hurricane Barry ▪ Hurricane Warning remains in effect from Intracoastal City…
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TropicalStormBarry_2PMBriefing_122019.pdf The USCG hosted a Port Coordination Team conference today. Here is a summary of that meeting. NOAA/NWS Report (See 1400 Hrs Update) Possible Impacts: Tropical Storm Barry. No changes since the briefing package a few hours ago. 1)…
Read MoreThe attached Trade Notice discusses: Blanket Delay in Departure Marine Division Closure Emergency Procedures SUBJECT: July 12 – 13, 2019 – Tropical Storm Barry CBP Trade Notice – 19-029 Tropical Storm Barry.pdf In preparation for Tropical Storm Barry, a blanket…
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The USACE held a Navigation Restoration Team Conference today. Highlights from today’s conference: NWS/NOAA – (See attached for full briefing package) Changes from last update: Tropical Storm Barry. Tropical Storm Barry located about 95 miles southwest…
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From NOAA/NWS: Attached are the latest briefing slides for Tropical Storm Barry. The significant changes this advisory are: 1) Hurricane Warning now in effect from Intracoastal City to the Mouth of Pearl River, LA, including the city of New Orleans…
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The USCG hosted a Port Coordination Team conference today. Here is a summary of that meeting. NOAA/NWS Report (See 1400 Hrs Update Attached) Possible Impacts: Tropical Storm Barry. Current landfall near Morgan City with sustained wind speed near 75 MPH.…
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The USCG has issued the below MSIB regarding Barge Fleet inventory reporting. Pre/Post Storm Barge Fleet Reporting MSIB_XIX_Issue_046_Pre-Post_Storm_Barge_Fleet_Reporting.pdf The Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector New Orleans has requested that all barge fleets within the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) from…
Read MoreSUBJECT: Blanket Delay in Departure Due to Potential Cyclone 2 Southern Currents 19-028.pdf Blanket Delay in Departure: The CBP Area Port Director has approved a blanket Delay in Departure for those vessels unable to depart the lower Mississippi River due to high seas…
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The USCG held a Port Coordination Team conference today. Here is a summary of that meeting. NOAA/NWS Crest Predictions The LMR should crest at 20’ at New Orleans at noon on Saturday. The ‘crest’ should be a 24-hour event from…
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Attached is the latest update from the NWS/NOAA.This update provides more information regarding rainfall and storm-force wind coverage. Situation Overview Potential Tropical Cyclone Advisory initiated at 10 AM Wednesday. Tropical Storm Watch Mouth of MS River to Morgan City. Storm…
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Heavy weather associated with Invest 92L is forecast for the GOM arriving off SWP Thursday morning. Captain Michael Miller, President of the BAR Pilots has provided the following: ————– We are monitoring the potential for tropical weather over the next…
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