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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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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************************** 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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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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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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The Safe Navigation Committee of the Crescent River Port Pilots’ Association is increasing the maximum recommended draft to 46′ effective June 5, 2020 at 1200 local.
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Captain Ron, Per the Safe Navigation Committee of Louisiana state-commissioned river port pilots: Based on the current conditions, the 12’ River restrictions are rescinded effective immediately. Thanks. Regards, Mark NelsonChief Financial OfficerCrescent River Port Pilots’ Association
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Per the Safe Navigation Committee of Louisiana state-commissioned river port pilots: Effective immediately, the Louisiana state-commissioned river port pilots have recommended that when the river stage is 12 feet or above on the Carrollton Gauge that vessels of 30 feet or…
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The Safe Navigation Committee of the Crescent River Port Pilots’ Association is increasing the maximum recommended draft to 46′ effective immediately.
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CRPPA Letter 051420 The Crescent River Pilots have increased the recommended loading draft to 44′ effective at 1300 on May 14, 2020.
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The members of the CRPPA Safe Navigation Committee have adjusted the recommended maximum freshwater draft to 43′ effective 1200 on April 29, 2020.
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CRPPA Letter 032020 In order to mitigate the threat of transmission of tbe CORONAVIRUS to the Lower Mississippi River maritime community, we respectfully request the following measures be taken prior to the Pilot boarding and during the voyage. FOR ALL…
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Received from CRPPA: The members of the CRPPA Safe Navigation Committee have adjusted the recommended maximum freshwater draft to 46′ effective 1200 on February 7, 2020. Thanks. Mark NelsonChief Financial Officer Crescent River Port Pilots Association —————– Note: The controlling draft for the…
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Update to CRPPA High Water Restrictions SAFE NAVIGATION COMMITTEE HIGH RIVER ADVISORIES TO RIVER PILOTS 8 ft River Carrolton Gauge • Below 8 feet Maximum length for General Anchorage 500 ft • 8ft and above Maximum length for General Anchorage…
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The LMR reached 12 feet on the Carrollton Gauge January 12, 2020. The Crescent Pilots have implemented daylight only mooring restrictions. Click here for Crescent Pilot restrictions. Click here for a listing of facilities that use boats to handle lines. Note…
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The CRPPA 2020 Tariff is attached. The first quarter Pension rate will be 24.55 Mills. Information from the other pilot groups will be shared upon receipt. To Our Valued Customers and Agents: Please find enclosed the new tariff for…
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VESSEL PLT APP CALSGN TYPE FLG AGT DWT LOA WID DRFT DEPARTING DATE TIME ARRIVING ETA Notes OCEAN AMBITIOUS 38 VRPG4 BKCC CN GEN 63577 655.9 106 41′ 00″ P.T. 26-Nov 15:00 BC ANCHOR 22:00 NOBRA STOPPED SUNNY BAY 90…
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The Carrollton Gauge is above 8 feet. The following CRPPA provisions are in effect: The maximum length of vessels in General Anchorage are limited to 600 feet. Head down moorings are conducted in daylight only. Stern first moorings at Chalmette…
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The LMR has dropped below 8’ and is on the fall. Per the attached CRPPA restrictions, the following applies: Maximum vessel length for General Anchorage is now 500 ft. ‘Daylight-only’ requirements for ‘heads-down’ mooring and stern-first mooring at Chalmette Slip…
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The subject seminar is set to provide topics of interest regarding pilot operations to vessel agents. I encourage attendance. Please RSVP by clicking here —> Register Now. There is no costs.
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