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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Crescent Towing and Cooper/T. Smith Mooring are currently experiencing a phone outage. Calls are currently being forwarded and regular numbers should work, but if you have any trouble getting through their dispatchers can also be reached at the following numbers:…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association Effective immediately, the BAR Pilots have increased their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 46 feet. Additionally the Crescent Pilots have increased their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 47 feet.
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Update: – Effective Immediately….. BAR Pilots – Maximum Recommended Freshwater Draft is 46 Feet. (Official notice forthcoming) CRPPA – Maximum Recommended Freshwater Draft is 47 Feet. (See below) Please find below correspondence between Safe Navigation Committee and the Crescent River…
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Our AT&T landline is experiencing issues in our coverage area. AT&T is aware of the issue and are actively working to fix it. Dispatch can be reached at 504-912-8127 until further notice.
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Effective immediately, the CRPPA Safe Navigation Committee has changed the recommended draft on the Crescent Pilots route to 45 feet.
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The LMR is below 12 feet on the Carrollton Gauge.Per the attached CRPPA Letter of 2/22/19, the following CRPPA navigation provisions are currently in effect: ————————————————————————————————- 8 ft River Carrolton Gauge (Below 12’) • Below 8 feet Maximum length for General Anchorage 500 ft • 8ft and above Maximum length for General Anchorage 600 It • Head downs (daylight only) …
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As of yesterday afternoon we are no longer dealing with a vessel queue, and are bringing in vessels upon arrival as long as we have been given the proper notice as outlined by our tariff and provided we continue to have the…
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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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