31
Oct
NOBRA “HIV” Two-Pilot Restriction
NOBRA has reinstated their 2-Pilot “HIV” Restriction. LAMA has been in communication with NOBRA representatives in trying to get this policy rescinded. Updates will be shared upon receipt.
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30
Sep
Bar Pilot Tariff Effective October 1, 2022
Updated tariff for the Associated Branch Pilots of the Port of New Orleans which goes into effect October 1, 2022 is available here.
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28
Sep
CRPPA Tariff Effective 10/01/22
See here for the Crescent River Port Pilots tariff card effective October 1, 2022.
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22
Sep
NOBRA Pilot Restrictions
NOBRA Letter 092222 Due to the USACE Revetment Operations and planned pipeline removal operations, the NOBRA Safety Advisory Committee (SAC) has implemented the following: All vessels traversing northbound and southbound between Burnside (MM 165) and Baton Rouge shall maintain two…
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21
Jul
Federal Pilot Draft Increase
From Federal Pilot President Captain Greg Bush: ========================= The Associated Federal Pilots and Docking Masters of Louisiana are increasing their draft recommendation: From 49’ to 50’ between the Seabuoy and mm 104.7 AHP, and From 48’ to 49’ between 104.7…
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20
Jul
CRRPA Max recommended draft To 50 Feet
Per the Safe Navigation Committee of Louisiana state-commissioned river port pilots: Based on the current conditions, the maximum recommended freshwater draft is 50’ effective immediately. Thanks. Regards, Mark Nelson CFO/COO Crescent River Port Pilots’ Association
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14
Jul
NOBBRA Letter Re: Temporary Closures MM 107 – 107.5 AHP LMR; July 7-27, 2022
At this link is a letter from NOBRA regarding the daily closure at Mile 107 and will expire upon completion of the Entergy Project at Mile 107 (estimated July 27). “NOBRA pilots are taking order for ships transiting between Mile…
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13
Jul
NOBRA Pilots Draft Restriction – 49′
The NOBRA Pilots have increased their maximum recommended draft to 49’ between Mile 88 AHP to Mile 175 AHP. The official notice is here.
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01
Jul
2022 State Pilot Pension Surcharges
1st Quarter 2022 Pilot Pension Surcharges Associated Branch Pilots: 14.50 mills per DWT Crescent River Port Pilots: 21.90 mills per DWT New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots: will be forwarded on receipt 2nd Quarter 2022 Pilot Pension Surcharges Associated Branch Pilots: 16.00…
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01
Jun
Bar Pilot Tariff Effective June 1, 2022
The latest Associated Branch Pilots of the Port of New Orleans Tariff, effective June 1, 2022, is available here.
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27
May
NOBRA High Water Restriction
UPDATE 27MAY2022: Captain Wattigney, Please accept this email as verification that the Board of Examiners for NOBRA (BOE) rescinds its current High Water Safety restriction as outlined in correspondence sent to you on May 22, 2022 as the Carrollton gage…
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05
May
Federal Pilots High Water Restrictions Rescinded
Due to the Carrollton Gauge dropping below 12 feet, the Federal Pilots have rescinded all high water restrictions. See letter here.
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04
May
NOBRA: 2022 High Water Restriction 12’ Carrollton Gage
UPDATE 04MAY2022 Effective immediately, the NOBRA high water restrictions enacted on April 24, 2022 have been rescinded, per email notification from the NOBRA Board of Examiners as follows. Captain Wattigney, Please accept this email as verification that the Board of…
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27
Apr
Federal Pilots High Water Restrictions – 12′ and Rising
========================================= Captain Branch,Please distribute to the membership at your convenience…As a result of the Carrollton reaching 12’ and forecast to continue rising, The Associated Federal Pilots and Docking Masters of Louisiana are implementing the following recommendations.1. All mooring operations that…
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08
Apr
NOBRA 2022 High Water Restriction Implementation
UPDATE 08APRIL2022: Please accept this email as verification that the Board of Examiners for NOBRA (BOE) is rescinding its current High Water Safety restriction as outlined in correspondence released on March 7, 2022 as the Carrollton gage has reached 12’…
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08
Apr
Federal Pilots Operating Restrictions
UPDATE: Rescinded 08APRIL2022 As a result of the Carrollton reaching 12’ and forecast to continue falling, we are rescinding all 12’ and rising recommendations effective immediately. All operations are normal at this time. Please do not hesitate to call with…
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16
Mar
Bar PIlots: SOUTHWEST PASS, RECOMMENDED TRANSIT DRAFT 50′
The BAR Pilots will increase the maximum recommended freshwater draft to 50 feet as of 1200, Local, today, March 16, 2022. This is in effect from the Sea Buoy to Mile 1.5 AHOP. Documentation is here.Reminder, CRPPA maximum recommended freshwater…
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05
Mar
Federal Pilots Increase Recommended MaximumFreshwater Draft
As a result of the recent action taken by the USACE to deepen the Lower Mississippi River to a federal project depth of 50′, please note the following. The Associated Federal Pilots and Docking Masters of Louisiana recommend a maximum…
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11
Feb
NOBRA Pilots: 48′ Draft Recommendation
“The New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots Association will begin accepting orders for ships with 48’ draft on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 0000 hrs. These orders may be placed between Mile 90.05 AHP to Mile 175.0 AHP. We will also…
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11
Feb
Crescent Pilots: Max Recommended Draft – 49′
Effective immediately, the Crescent River Pilots have increased their maximum recommended draft to 49’. Documentation here. Current Draft Information is as follows: PIlot Association Pilot area Maximum FW Draft Restrictions in Place Federal Pilots SWP to MM 233.5 AHOP 45’…
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