River Open
NOBOT Alert: The issue with the obstruction under the bridge has been resolved. Pilots accepting orders for vessel movements. Please see your e-mail for details.
NOBRA Movements
NOBOT ALERT: NOBRA Pilots advise they are not taking orders for any vessels that have to pass under the Crescent City Connection Bridge. Please see e-mail for further information.
Port Condition Normal
NOBOT Alert: The Coast Guard opened the river from 108 - 167.5. Please see your email for additional information on ordering NOBRA Pilots beginning tomorrow morning.
MIle 105-Mile 108
NOBOT Alert: Per the Coast Guard, the transmission lines have been removed. The river is now open to navigation from Mile 105 - Mile 108. It remains closed from Mile 108-Mile 167.5
Bar Pilots - Suspension of Operations
NOBOT Alert: The Bar Pilots will suspend operations earlier than previously advised. Please see your e-mail for details.
River Closure
NOBOT Alert:The Lower Mississippi River is closed from MM116 to MM120 due to person in the water in the approximate area of MM120, LDB.
River Closure
NOBOT Alert: The river is closed from Mile 93.0 - Mile 95.0. Please check your email for additional information
Increase in Draft
NOBOT Alert: The Bar Pilots have advised that their recommended loading draft is now 48 feet. The Crescent Pilots remain at 47 feet at this time.
9 Mile Anchorage Close
NOBOT Alert: The Crescent Pilots have advised that due to congestion in the area, 9 Mile Anchorage is closed until further notice. Vessels currently in the anchorage may remain until their scheduled departure.
Crescent Pilots - Change in Draft
NOBOT Alert: The Crescent Pilots have advised that their recommended loading draft is 47 feet effective immediately.
Crescent Pilots - Change in Draft
Effective Immediately, the Crescent Pilots have reduced their recommended draft to 46 feet. The controlling draft for the river is now 46 feet.
River Open
NOBOT ALERT:The Lower Mississippi is now open to all traffic between MM 167.5 and MM 157.5 AHP all vessels are advised to keep a lookout for a person in the water and report any sightings to VTS on Ch 05a or at (504)365-2514
River Closure
Due to a possible jumper from the Sunshine Bridge the LMR is closed from the Sunshine Bridge MM 167.5 to MM 157.5 AHP. All vessels are advised to keep a lookout for a person in the water and report any sightings to Vessel Traffic Service.
River Open
NOBOT Alert:
Per the VTS, the river is now open between Mile 90-95.
River Closure
The Lower Mississippi River is closed from MM95 to MM92 due to person in the water in the approximate area of MM94.8, LDB.
River Closure
NOBOT ALERT: Please check your e-mail for information concerning another scheduled river closure on Tuesday, January 19th.
River Closure
Due to a person having been reported in the water in the vicinity of the Hale Boggs Bridge MM121.7. The COTP of New Orleans has closed the Lower MS River from MM93.0 AHP to MM121.7
