02
Oct
Pilot Pension Surcharges for the 4th Qtr
The following surcharges apply. CRPPA – 22.31 mills. BAR – 8.00 mills. The NOBRA surcharge information has not been received. It will be forwarded upon receipt.
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05
Sep
TS Gordon – Vessel Backlog
Due to TS Gordon and the shutdown of inbounds/outbounds, we are experiencing a backlog of inbound vessels. Just today the Crescent Pilots have handled 23 inbounds, 28 outbounds, and 10 inner harbor shifts. In order to not delay vessels bound…
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05
Sep
BAR Pilot Services During TS Gordon
Associated Branch Pilots (BAR) had the following schedule: Ceasing of Operations: Last outbound Point Underway at 1700, Monday, Sept 3, 2018 Last inbound to cross-in no later than midnight, Monday, Sept3, 2018. Resumption of Operations:Outbounds at Venice began at 0600,…
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04
Sep
BAR Pilots Announce Restart Times
The Bar Pilots have coordinated with CRPPA and NOBRA, and will take outbounds at Venice beginning tomorrow at 0600, and inbounds to cross in at 0600.
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03
Sep
BAR PILOTS OPERTIONS UPDATE
As of 1253 hours today from Captain Miller, President of the BAR PIlots: For BAR PIlots: Last down-bound vessel must be boarded by BAR Pilot by 1700 today. Last in-bound must cross-in by midnight tonight.
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02
Sep
BAR Pilot: Disturbance 30
Good morning All! We are monitoring developments associated with disturbance 30 closely and making initial preparations in the event a shutdown or evacuation is required. These are our normal procedures once the threat of tropical weather is forecast for our…
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07
Jul
BAR Pilots SWP 45 Feet
BAR SWP 45 Feet July 7 2017.pdf RE: SOUTHWEST PASS, RECOMMENDED DRAFT LIMITATION 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…
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27
Jun
BAR Pilot TARIFF-EFFECTIVE JULY 01, 2018
ASSOCIATED BRANCH PILOTS OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS TARIFF Effective July 1, 2018 The said Associated Branch Pilots of the Port of New Orleans (“Bar Pilots”) shall be entitled to ask and receive the following fees, charges, and surcharges…
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09
Jun
BAR Pilots Raise Draft at SWP to 47′
Captain Michael Miller, President of the BAR Pilots, has announced that they will increase the Maximum Recommended Draft at SWP to 47’ (FW) effective at 1000 hours, local, today. Here is the official notice: BAR SWP to 47 Feet.pdf Southwest Pass,…
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07
Jun
BAR Pilots – Draft Increased to 46’ Issued 06/06/2018
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 freshwater greater…
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06
Jun
BAR Pilot – SOUTHWEST PASS, RECOMMENDED DRAFT LIMITATION- 46′
Effective at 10:00 am, local, today, the Maximum Recommended Draft for SW Pass (Sea Buoy to MM 1.5 AHP) will be 46’. The official announcement is below. The Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans recommend that vessels transiting…
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30
May
BAR Draft 45 Feet
BAR Draft 45 Feet 30May2018.pdf TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: RE: SOUTHWEST PASS, RECOMMENDED DRAFT LIMITATION The Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans recommend that vessels transiting Southwest Pass from the Sea Buoy (Entrance Lighted Whistle Buoy…
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30
May
BAR Draft Increase
The BAR Pilots have increased their maximum recommended drafts as follows: Maximum allowable freshwater draft is 45’00” – Effective at 1000 Hours, Local, today, 30 May 2018.
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26
May
BAR Pilots Monitoring Storm
As reported below, the BAR Pilots are monitoring the approaching storm. As it appears now, if there are any interruptions to service, it is estimated that would happen Sunday afternoon/evening. LaMA will provide updates as received. A report of today’s USACE’s…
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25
May
ASSOCIATED BRANCH PILOTS OF THE PORT OF NEW ORLEANS TARIFF- EFFECTIVE JUNE 1, 2018
Many of you may have received the new tariff for the BAR Pilots. This tariff will be effective on June 1, 2018. The tariff reflects a change associated with the making of two new pilots. The 2 additional pilots will…
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18
May
No Timeline for Increased Draft
Pilots are still experiencing problems in the BAR Pilot reach. Captain Miller has no predictions when the recommended draft could be increased from the current 44’ maximum.
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14
Jul
BAR Pilots SWP Entry Restrictions
BAR SWP Entry Restrictions July 2017.pdf RE: SOUTHWEST PASS TRANSIT RESTRICTION The Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans restrict vessels with a deep fresh water draft of Forty-Five feet (45′) or greater to transit Southwest Pass from the…
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11
Jul
BAR Pilots SWP Draft to 46 Feet
BAR SWP Draft to 46 Feet July 11 2017.pdf RE: SOUTHWEST PASS, RECOMMENDED DRAFT LIMITATION 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…
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28
Jun
BAR Pilot SWP 44 Feet
Bar Pilot SWP 44 Feet June 28 2017.pdf RE: SOUTHWEST PASS, RECOMMENDED DRAFT LIMITATION 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…
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