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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3rd Quarter 2020 Pilot Pension Surcharges Associated Branch Pilots: 12.50 mills per DWT Crescent River Port Pilots: 28.67 mills per DWT New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots: TBD 2nd Quarter 2020 Pilot Pension Surcharges Associated Branch Pilots: 13.00 mills per DWT…
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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of Louisiana state-commissioned river port pilots: Based on the current conditions, the 12’ River restrictions are rescinded effective immediately.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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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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