Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Effective immediately, the BAR Pilots have reduced the recommended draft in SWP to 41 feet. This is due to vessels experiencing difficulty near the Head of Passes.
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BAR pilots have now asked for agents to stop calling. CAPT RonRonald W. BranchPresidentLouisiana Maritime Association (LaMA)
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BAR pilots are looking for ships ready to come in and go to a dock or Pilottown Anchorage. Contact BAR Dispatch. CAPT RonRonald W. BranchPresidentLouisiana Maritime Association (LaMA)
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association New Draft Update: The BAR Pilots have removed their 41 foot temporary draft limitation. Quote from the BAR Pilots – ” BAR Pilots on station are recommending the previous transit draft of 44 feet, but respect the current…
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Based on channel surveys received so far today, BAR Pilots have increased the transit draft from 40’ to 41’ at this time. Updates will be provided upon receipt. Sincerely,Ronald W. Branch, CAPT. USCG (Ret.) PresidentLouisiana Maritime Association (LAMA) Ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org Desk: (504) 899-5535Cell: (330) 760-0786Website:…
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Due to lack of surveys, the BAR Pilots on station are limiting inbound and outbound transits to vessels drafting 40’ or less.Survey boats are out working today.
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The BAR Pilots have implemented a maximum recommended freshwater draft of 44 feet effective at 10:00 am (local) this morning. Official notice is attached. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: RE: SOUTHWEST PASS, RECOMMENDED TRANSIT DRAFT The Bar Pilots for the…
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See attached. Please see updated list on inbounds for tonight, ships are in no particular order. # X-IN INBOUNDS 1 1130 LR1 CARRIER 2 1150 CMB CHIKAKO 3 1240 BELFOREST 4 1345 BOW TONE 5 1345 CHEMBULK MINNEAPOLIS 6…
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Just received from CRPPA:————————————————– Forwarding on behalf of Safe Nav. Safe Navigation Recommendations based on most recent USACE survey: -Maximum freshwater draft 47’00”-One way traffic for 2 vessels over 40’, from 1 mile above to 1 mile below…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) is responding to shoaling in Southwest Pass (SWP) created by the elevated river stages. There are two industry hopper dredges and one industry cutterhead dredge working to restore and maintain the…
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Just received from Captain Miller, President of BAR Pilots———————————— “Good morning all! The pilot station at SWP and pilot on inbound ship are still reporting thick fog at this time. Once visibility clears, I will update.” All the best, Michael…
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Captain Michael Miller, President of the BAR Pilots reports there are approximately 30 vessels waiting to cross-in at this time.
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) has awarded Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Rental Contract #1-2019 to Manson Construction. Manson will respond with the hopper dredge GLENN EDWARDS. The industry cutterhead dredge R.S. WEEKS (Weeks Marine) was released…
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The BAR Pilot 2019 Tariff is provided below. Changes include: Pilot Fees Charge Per Foot – $67.31 up from $63.63 Minimum Charge – $1,346.19 up from $1,272.67Tonnage Fees 2018 – $248.09 for vessels of at least 21,000 DWT with increments…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) received one awardable bid to Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Rental Contract #1-2019 from Manson Construction. Manson intends to respond to this contract with the hopper dredge GLENN EDWARDS. The industry cutterhead…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) continues working to finalize Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Rental Contract #6-2018 with Manson Construction. Manson intends to respond to this contract with the hopper dredge NEWPORT. The NEWPORT is enroute and…
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The BAR Pilots on watch voted on the issue today. Effective as of 1000 (local) today: “Vessels drafting 38’ or greater can enter SWP only during the period of ‘3 hours after low tide to 3 hours after high tide’.…
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Captain Miller has clarified that these measures are due to the presence of flocculation. No draft restrictions are anticipated at this time as river levels are currently receding and current surveys show satisfactory water depth. Reduced river levels generally resolve…
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BAR Pilot President Captain Michael Miller has provided the following: ——————— ** Not Official** The BAR Pilots watch will vote tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov 27) at 1000 on the following: “Vessels drafting 38’ or greater can enter SWP only during the…
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Agents, I’ve been asked to remind all agents that the BAR Pilot dispatcher needs to be updated regarding any change in a vessel’s ETA. They report recent cases where vessels have arrived a day/hours early without any notification/update made by…
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