COVID-19 Bar Pilots Letter 031320 In order to mitigate the threat of transmission of the CORONAVIRUS to the Lower Mississippi River maritime community, the Bar Pilots respectfully request the following measures be taken prior to the pilot boarding and during the…
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Received from CRPPA: The members of the CRPPA Safe Navigation Committee have adjusted the recommended maximum freshwater draft to 46′ effective 1200 on February 7, 2020. Thanks. Mark NelsonChief Financial Officer Crescent River Port Pilots Association —————– Note: The controlling draft for the…
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Bar Pilot Draft Letter 01FEB2020 The Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans recommend that vessels transiting Southwest Pass from the Sea Buoy (Entrance Lighted Whistle Buoy “SW”) to Mile 1.5 above Head of Passes should not have a deep draft in…
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Notice of Rescission The Associated Branch Pilots recommend rescinding the time restrictions put in place for vessels with draft greater than 38’ due to flocculation.
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The draft at SWP will probably be reduced to 43′ or 43′ by Saturday, February 1. This information was received on Jan. 31, 2020 from Captain Michael Miller, President of the Associated Branch Pilots.
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Bar Pilot Draft Recommendation 28JAN2020 Effective immediately, the maximum recommended loading draft on the Bar Pilot route is 45 feet.
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Captain Michael Miller, BAR Pilot President has informed that the pilots are discussing a reduction to the maximum recommended draft for SWP at this time. He anticipates a reduction to 45’ will occur this morning, January 28. For vessels loading at this…
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Bar Pilot Flocculation Notice Jan. 20, 2020 Good Morning, Due to flocculation in Southwest Pass, the Bar Pilots recommend that inbound vessels with a draft greater than 38’ transit SWP only during the period beginning six hours prior to…
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Effective 1000 local on Monday, January 20, The Bar Pilots will restrict inbound vessels with a draft of 38’ or greater to transiting during the 8 hour window beginning 6 hours before high the and ending 2 hours after high tide.…
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The attached tariff for the Associated Branch Pilots will go into effect tomorrow, January 1, 2020. Changes include: Pilot Fees Charge Per Foot – $66.68 down from $67.31 Minimum Charge – $1,333.60 down from $1,346.19 Tonnage Fees 2019 – $262.43…
Read MoreFrom BAR Dispatch: ———-SEE ‘INBOUND ANCHORED’ FOR SHIPS HELD BY FOG CONDITIONS.———- # DAY ETA RADIO VESSEL DRAFT DWT TYPE x In B# PT TIME 1 9 1800 1800 ANDROKLIS 42’0” 113,553 COT 2 9 2000 2000 NAVICE STAR 47’0”…
Read MoreThe BAR Pilots Dispatch report the following: Outbound ships anchoring @ Boothville due to fog Bulk Holland Inbound ships anchoring @ SWP due to fog Androklis Navios Star Brussels
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The BAR Pilots have adjusted their tariff to reflect a change in the number of pilots. The LAMA Pilot Calculator has been adjusted. TARIFF Effective December 01, 2019 2019 12 01 TARIFF.pdf The said Associated Branch Pilots of the Port…
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Please find attached a copy of the Bar Pilot Tariff effective Nov. 1. The online pilotage calculator has been updated to reflect these changes. TARIFF Effective November 01, 2019 Nov Tariff.pdf The said Associated Branch Pilots of the Port of…
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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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The phones service at the Bar Pilots office has been restored and they can be reached their regular numbers.
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The phone lines are down at the Bar Pilot’s office. Dispatch phones are still working.
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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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RE: SOUTHWEST PASS, RECOMMENDED TRANSIT DRAFT BAR Pilots Draft 9.20.19.pdf The Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans recommend that vesselstransiting Southwest Pass from the Sea Buoy (Entrance Lighted WhistleBuoy “SW”) to Mile L.5 above Head of Passes should…
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Captain Michael Miller has announced the BAR PIlots will raise the maximum allowable FW draft to 47’ effective 10:00 am today.
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