New Orleans
About New Orleans
<h1>Entering the Seaport in New Orleans</h1><br /><h2>Approaching the Port</h2><br />As you approach the seaport in New Orleans, keep a lookout for the entrance channel markers. The port is located on the Mississippi River, so you will need to navigate through the rivers currents and traffic. Stay alert and follow the instructions of the port authorities.<br /><h2>Communicating with the Port</h2><br />Before entering the port, you will need to contact the port authorities on VHF channel 16. They...
Vessels in New Orleans
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PSC Inspections at New Orleans
Port PSC Tier A · 84.33Port State Control statistics, last 12 months — what inspectors find here and which ship types they target
What gets ships in trouble here
Which ship types get targeted
| Segment | Inspections | Def./Insp. | Detention |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tankers | 197 | 0.2 | 0.0% |
| Bulkers | 159 | 0.4 | 1.3% |
| General Cargo | 25 | 0.2 | 0.0% |
| Other | 17 | 0.6 | 0.0% |
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Port Details
- Harbor Type
- River Natural
- Port Size
- BIG
- Port Type
- River Port
- Channel Depth
- J
- Anchorage Depth
- A
- Cargo Pier Depth
- J
- Max Vessel
- Over 500 feet in length
- Pilotage
- Y
- Tugs Assist
- Y
- Drydock
- S
- Railway
- M
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