Port Alert

New Orleans / Mississippi River

April 19, 2025

Notices

Good day,
 
Please note the below Bar Pilots inbound vessel recommendation.  The Bar Pilots are now recommending that inbound ships with a draft of 38' or greater only transit ten (8) hours before to four (2) hours after high tide due several vessels experiencing flocculation in SWP.

Correction:
Due to severe flocculation Pilots on station are recommending a transit time of 8 hours before to 2 hours after high tide for inbound ships with 38' or greater, effective 10:00 am this morning. 

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