31
Dec
Crescent Pilots 2023 Tariff
The latest Crescent River Port Pilots Tariff, which goes into effect 01/01/23, is here.
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28
Sep
CRPPA Tariff Effective 10/01/22
See here for the Crescent River Port Pilots tariff card effective October 1, 2022.
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20
Jul
CRRPA Max recommended draft To 50 Feet
Per the Safe Navigation Committee of Louisiana state-commissioned river port pilots: Based on the current conditions, the maximum recommended freshwater draft is 50’ effective immediately. Thanks. Regards, Mark Nelson CFO/COO Crescent River Port Pilots’ Association
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01
Jul
2022 State Pilot Pension Surcharges
1st Quarter 2022 Pilot Pension Surcharges Associated Branch Pilots: 14.50 mills per DWT Crescent River Port Pilots: 21.90 mills per DWT New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots: will be forwarded on receipt 2nd Quarter 2022 Pilot Pension Surcharges Associated Branch Pilots: 16.00…
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11
Feb
Crescent Pilots: Max Recommended Draft – 49′
Effective immediately, the Crescent River Pilots have increased their maximum recommended draft to 49’. Documentation here. Current Draft Information is as follows: PIlot Association Pilot area Maximum FW Draft Restrictions in Place Federal Pilots SWP to MM 233.5 AHOP 45’…
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01
Jan
Crescent Pilots Tariff Card for 2022
The 2022 Crescent River Port Pilots tariff card is available here.
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20
Dec
CRPPA Draft Increase to 48 Feet
20DEC2021 at 9:32am LOCAL: Per the Safe Navigation Committee of Louisiana state-commissioned river port pilots: Based on the current conditions, the maximum recommended freshwater draft is 48’ effective immediately. Thanks. Regards, Mark Nelson CFO/COO Crescent River Port Pilots’ Association
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01
Dec
Updated Crescent Pilots Tariff Card Dec 2021
The Crescent Pilots Tariff effective Dec. 2, 2021 is available here.
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16
May
9 Mile Anchorage – Congestion
From CRPPA: =========================== From: Mark Nelson <mnelson@crescentpilots.com>Subject: 9 mile anchorageDate: May 15, 2021 at 7:44:47 PM CDTCaptain Ron,Due to congestion in the area, we will not be using 9 mile anchorage until further notice. The vessels currently in the anchorage can remain there…
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11
May
CRPPA Maximum Recommended Draft Change
From CRPPA: ========================================= From: Mark Nelson Subject: Max Recommended Draft Date: May 11, 2021 at 1:43:00 PM CDT To: “ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org” <ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org> Captain Ron, Per the Safe Navigation Committee of Louisiana state-commissioned river port pilots: Based on the current conditions, the maximum recommended freshwater draft…
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05
May
CRPPA Maximum Recommended Draft Change
================================= From: Mark NelsonSubject: Max Recommended DraftDate: May 5, 2021 at 1:23:09 PM CDTCaptain Ron, Per the Safe Navigation Committee of Louisiana state-commissioned river port pilots: Based on the current conditions, the maximum recommended freshwater draft is 46’ effective immediately. Thanks. Regards, Mark NelsonCFO/COOCrescent River…
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02
Mar
Elimination of CRPPA Surcharges
The CRPPA has announced that effective March 1, 2021 the capital improvement surcharge ($45.90 per inbound/outbound turn) will no longer be charged to vessels. This surcharge was in place to pay for 2 pilot boats. Those boats have now been…
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15
Feb
CRPPA to Cease Ops @ Noon
From CRPPA Crescent River Pilots will cease all pilot operations at noon Monday February 15th until weather conditions improve. We will still attempt to handle any emergency situation if the pilot can safely get to the vessel. Out of caution that…
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29
Dec
Crescent Pilots Tariff Effective Jan 1, 2021
The Crescent River Port Pilots have issued their 2021 Tariff. The accompanying letter is here for official documentation.
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10
Dec
CRPPA Maximum Recommended Draft Change
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020: The members of the CRPPA Safe Navigation Committee have adjusted the recommended maximum freshwater draft to 48 feet for outbound vessels and 47 feet for inbound vessels. Thanks. Regards, Mark NelsonCFO/COOCrescent River Port Pilots’ Association
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19
Oct
2020 State Pilot Pension Surcharges
4th Quarter 2020 Pilot Pension Surcharges Associated Branch Pilots: 12.00 mills per DWT Crescent River Port Pilots: 23.66 mills per DWT New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots: 33.50 mills per DWT (they state 0.0335000) 3rd Quarter 2020 Pilot Pension Surcharges Associated…
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17
Sep
CRPPA Pilot Notice
We have been notified by Captain Michael Bopp, President of the CRPPA that due to the number of vessels being moved post storm; CRPPA is beginning to run short of on-duty rested pilots. In order to meet the demand for…
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20
Aug
CRPPA Dispatch Phones – Friday Temporary Number
************************** From: Mark NelsonSubject: CRPPA dispatch phonesDate: August 20, 2020 at 3:24:38 PM CDTCaptain Ron, Please pass along that tomorrow at approximately 0800, our phones will go down as we relocate our office. During that time, dispatch can be reached at 504-912-8127. We hope to have…
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17
Aug
Crescent Pilots Change of Address Information
Please see the change of address letter from the Crescent Pilots here. Several new addresses are provided including: CRPPA’s new office address CRPPA’s new address for remittance of payments (First Class Mail only) CRPPA’s new address for remittance of payments…
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09
Jul
CRPPA High River Advisories
The Crescent Pilots have shared this advisory sheet as a reminder of the restrictions at General Anchorage. The Carrollton (New Orleans) Gauge read 8.25 feet as of 1700 hours, local, today.The latest long range predictions (released at 1012 hours, local…
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