CRPPA has set the maximum recommended draft for their AOR at 44’. (See below) Note that the BAR Pilot SWP maximum recommended draft is still at 42’. Please find below correspondence between Safe Navigation Committee and the Crescent River Port…
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We are upgrading our phone service tomorrow and there will be a 10-15 minute downtime starting at 6 AM. During that time we advise calling the backup cellphone @ 504-912-8127 if you need to reach dispatch.
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LAMA Members I’m providing the following as a “For Your Information“…. Background As you recall, earlier this year persistent fog conditions closed navigation from Algiers Point down through SWP. The fog not only shutdown navigation for vessels; it also shut…
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See attached the CRPPA tariff card effective May 1, 2019. CRPPAMAY12019.pdf PILOTAGE FEES REGULAR PILOTAGE FEES Pilotage between Pilottown and New Orleans and all intermediate points, or vice-versa. Regular pilotage fees shall include charges for Draft, Zones, and if applicable,…
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Please find attached correspondence from Safe Navigation Committee to CRPPA regarding High River Advisories to River Pilots For good order’s sake, the update from previous recommendations is: 15 ft River Carrolton Gauge Only the lower set of Dockside buoys shall be utilized. …
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Please see the attachment for the Crescent River Port Pilots’ Association updated tariff schedule which will go into effect tomorrow, May 1, 2019. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Mark Nelson at mnelson@crescentpilots.com. RE: Crescent River Port…
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The Crescent Pilots have raised their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 44 feet. Please find below correspondence between Safe Naviga7on Commi:ee and the Crescent River Port Pilots’ Associa7on: SAFE NAVIGATION RECOMMENDATIONS: -44’FT MAXIMUM DRAFT. Nathan Ankersen Chief Opera7ng Officer Crescent…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The Crescent Pilots have raised their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 44 feet.
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The BAR Pilots will increase the maximum recommended freshwater draft to 44 feet effective 10:00 am today. As a reminder, the Crescent Pilots maximum recommended freshwater draft remains at 43 feet at this time.
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The Crescent River Port Pilots have increased their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 43 feet. Please find below correspondence between Safe Navigation Committee and the Crescent River Port Pilots’ Association: SAFE NAVIGATION RECOMMENDATIONS: -43’FT MAXIMUM DRAFT. Nathan Ankersen Chief…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The Crescent River Port Pilots have increased their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 43 feet.
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There seems to be some confusion with the CRPPA 12 – Mile Anchorage restrictions. The CRPPA restrictions applies within the boundaries of 12-Mile Anchorage only. Please see attached image. 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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As directed by the Safe Navigation Committee and Crescent River Port Pilots, when the river stage is 15’ or greater on the Carrollton Gauge, the following restrictions are in place at 12 Mile Anchorage: 1000’ spacing between ships from Stolthaven…
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The BAR and CRPPA PIlots have increased their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 42’. A one-way traffic restriction between MM 1.5 to 4.5 is still in place for two vessels of 41’ draft or greater. See attached. Forwarding correspondence between…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The Crescent River Pilots have increased their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 42 feet.
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The Crescent River Port Pilot Safe Navigation Committee has set a maximum recommended draft of 41 feet for their area of responsibility.
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Forwarding correspondence between the Safe Navigation Committee and CRPPA: Safe Navigation Recommendations: -41’ft maximum draft.-One way with two vessels of 40’ft or greater between mile 1.5 to 4.5 . Brgds, Nathan AnkersenChief Operating OfficerCrescent River Port Pilots’ Association
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As a reminder, the CRPPA High River Advisory is attached.Summary:12 ft River Carrolton Gauge Any mooring operations requiring a line boat. (daylight only) Chalmette Slip (daylight only) two tractor tugs; No stern-first. No head downs 16 ft River Carrolton Gauge Vessel draft in excess of 30 ft or greater and pilot ordered after 1600 hrs and fog predicted: Minimum one assist tug required The update from previous recommendations is the 12ft. River Recommendations now include daylight only for “Any mooring operations requiring a line…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The Crescent River Port Pilots have increased their maximum recommended draft to 45 feet. Any vessel drafting over 44 feet must transit during high tide. Please see the Louisiana Maritime Association email for the full details.
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The CRPPA Safe Navigation Committee has set the following draft recommendations: -45’ft maximum draft , high tide with anything over 44’ft . -One way with two vessels of 40’ft or greater between mile 1.5 to 4.5 . Note 1. I…
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