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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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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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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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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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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