The Federal Pilots have increased the recommended Freshwater Draft to 45’ between MM 4.5 and SWP Sea Buoy. The official notice is attached. Please distribute to the membership at your earliest convenience; to be effective immediately. We, the Federal Pilots…
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The following was received from Federal Pilot President Captain Greg Bush: —————————As a result of the Carrollton Gage reading 11.94’ at 0600 this morning and continuing to fall; all high river recommendations from the Federal Pilots have been rescinded. Normal…
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Update from Federal Pilot President Captain Greg Bush: ————————– For clarification purposes all river movements for the Federal Pilots will continue as normal until prohibited by weather or COTP order (Zulu). SWP operations is the only portion that will cease…
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Federal Pilots phones are back working. Please call them at their regular number.
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Federal Pilots offices phones are currently down. You can reach them at (270) 392-7278 for the time being.
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Due to the latest ACOE soundings, deteriorating conditions and lack of awardable hopper dredge contracts; we the Federal Pilots of Louisiana recommend a maximum freshwater draft of 42’ for transit between Southwest Pass Seabuoy and Venice effective immediately.
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The Federal Pilots have increased their SWP recommended maximum freshwater draft to 44’ effectively immediately. Official Notice —> Fed Pilots to 44 Feet April 24 2019.pdf As a result of the improving conditions in Southwest Pass, we have increased our recommended…
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As a result of the improving conditions in Southwest Pass the Federal Pilots are increasing their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 43 feet.Link —> Federal Pilots to 43 Feet April 17 2019.pdf Good Morning Gentlemen, As a result of the improving…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association As a result of the improving conditions in Southwest Pass the Federal Pilots are increasing their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 43 feet.
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The Federal PIlots have raised their recommended maximum freshwater draft to 42 feet for vessels transiting the Lower Mississippi River from Mile 4.5 Above Head of Passes to Mile 21.8 Below Head of Passes.
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From Federal Pilots of Louisiana President Captain Greg Bush ————-As a result of the latest ACOE soundings, we the Federal Pilots of Louisiana recommend a deep draft of 41’ freshwater for vessels transiting the LMR from mm 4.5 AHP to…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association As a result of the latest USACE soundings, the Federal Pilots of Louisiana recommend a maximum deep draft of 41’ freshwater, for vessels transiting the LMR from MM 4.5 AHOP to MM 21.8 BHOP. The Pilots anticipate additional changes…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) is responding to shoaling in Southwest Pass (SWP) created by the elevated river stages. There are two industry hopper dredges and one industry cutterhead dredge working to restore and maintain the…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) has awarded Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Rental Contract #1-2019 to Manson Construction. Manson will respond with the hopper dredge GLENN EDWARDS. The industry cutterhead dredge R.S. WEEKS (Weeks Marine) was released…
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As a result of the Carrollton Gauge reaching 12 feet and expected to continue to rise, the Associated Federal Pilots have implemented the following restrictions: All mooring operations requiring a line boat will be conducted during daylight hours only. Normal…
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The Corps of Engineers Mississippi Valley New Orleans (MVN) received one awardable bid to Southwest Pass Hopper Dredge Rental Contract #1-2019 from Manson Construction. Manson intends to respond to this contract with the hopper dredge GLENN EDWARDS. The industry cutterhead…
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The Carrollton Gauge reads 11.77’ and is falling. The Federal Pilots have confirmed their 12’ Restrictions (attached) have been rescinded. CRPPA has confirmed that per their letter (attached) the 12’ Restrictions are rescinded and the 8’ provisions apply. NOBRA’s 12’…
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The Federal Pilots are experiencing flocculation at SWP. Accordingly, they have released their entry restrictions. Inbound vessels with a FW draft of 38’ or greater shall enter SWP 3 hours after low tide to 3 hours after high tide. The…
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The Federal Pilots have released their High Water (12’ on the Carrollton Gauge) restrictions (Click here): 1. All head down landings will cease until the Carrollton Gage reads 12’ and falling. 2. All mooring operations requiring a line boat…
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As a result of the Carrollton Gauge reading 12’ and continuing to fall, we are rescinding our recommendation that all mooring operations requiring a line boat be conducted between the official times of sunrise and sunset.
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