31
Oct
NOBRA “HIV” Two-Pilot Restriction
NOBRA has reinstated their 2-Pilot “HIV” Restriction. LAMA has been in communication with NOBRA representatives in trying to get this policy rescinded. Updates will be shared upon receipt.
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22
Sep
NOBRA Pilot Restrictions
NOBRA Letter 092222 Due to the USACE Revetment Operations and planned pipeline removal operations, the NOBRA Safety Advisory Committee (SAC) has implemented the following: All vessels traversing northbound and southbound between Burnside (MM 165) and Baton Rouge shall maintain two…
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14
Jul
NOBBRA Letter Re: Temporary Closures MM 107 – 107.5 AHP LMR; July 7-27, 2022
At this link is a letter from NOBRA regarding the daily closure at Mile 107 and will expire upon completion of the Entergy Project at Mile 107 (estimated July 27). “NOBRA pilots are taking order for ships transiting between Mile…
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13
Jul
NOBRA Pilots Draft Restriction – 49′
The NOBRA Pilots have increased their maximum recommended draft to 49’ between Mile 88 AHP to Mile 175 AHP. The official notice is here.
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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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27
May
NOBRA High Water Restriction
UPDATE 27MAY2022: Captain Wattigney, Please accept this email as verification that the Board of Examiners for NOBRA (BOE) rescinds its current High Water Safety restriction as outlined in correspondence sent to you on May 22, 2022 as the Carrollton gage…
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04
May
NOBRA: 2022 High Water Restriction 12’ Carrollton Gage
UPDATE 04MAY2022 Effective immediately, the NOBRA high water restrictions enacted on April 24, 2022 have been rescinded, per email notification from the NOBRA Board of Examiners as follows. Captain Wattigney, Please accept this email as verification that the Board of…
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08
Apr
NOBRA 2022 High Water Restriction Implementation
UPDATE 08APRIL2022: Please accept this email as verification that the Board of Examiners for NOBRA (BOE) is rescinding its current High Water Safety restriction as outlined in correspondence released on March 7, 2022 as the Carrollton gage has reached 12’…
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11
Feb
NOBRA Pilots: 48′ Draft Recommendation
“The New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots Association will begin accepting orders for ships with 48’ draft on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 0000 hrs. These orders may be placed between Mile 90.05 AHP to Mile 175.0 AHP. We will also…
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11
Jan
NOBRA Pilots: 48′ Draft from MM90.5-150AHP as of 1/12/22
Beginning tomorrow, January 12, 2022, the NOBRA Pilots will begin accepting orders for ships with 48’ draft between MM90.5AHP and MM150.0AHP. See this letter for documentation.
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01
Jan
NOBRA Tariff for 2022
The 2022 New Orleans – Baton Rouge Pilots tariff card is available here. The full text narrative is available here.
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25
May
NOBRA Highwater Restrictions – Rescinded
From: Sharon Geraci <sharon@nobraexaminers.com> Subject: RE: Restrictions – 12′ on the Fall Date: May 25, 2021 at 1:21:11 PM CDT To: Ron Branch <ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org> Cc: Casey Clayton <cc@nobraexaminers.com> High Water Letter Dear Captain Branch: Captain Clayton has confirmed to me that the river has fallen…
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19
May
NOBRA Pilots – High Water Safety Restrictions
18MAY2021 NOBRA Letter Effective immediately and continuing until the Carrollton Gauge reaches twelve (12) feet and falling: “Mooring and unmooring operations at all mid-stream transfer facilities and any berth that requires the use of a mooring boat shall be restricted…
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29
Apr
NOBRA Draft Restrictions Rescinded
29APRIL2021 – From NOBRA: =============== Due to the river projected to be 12 feet and falling at the Carrollton Gage, the daylight restrictions at midstream facilities is hereby rescinded effective at 0700 tomorrow morning (April 30, 2021) =======================
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12
Mar
NOBRA BOE High Water Safety Restrictions
NOBRA has just issued their High Water Restrictions. Effective immediately and continuing until the Carrollton Gauge reaches 12’ and Falling: “Mooring and unmooring operations at all mid-stream transfer facilities and any berth that requires the use of a mooring…
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15
Feb
NOBRA Pilots Cease Ops @ Noon
From NOBRA With weather conditions worsening NOBRA will suspend operations this morning over our entire route. No more sailing will be taken at this time. Our goal is to have all pilots in by 1200 hours.We will reopen as soon…
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14
Feb
NOBRA Suspends Ops Above Mile 165
From NOBRA President CAPT Steven Hathorn: ******************** The forecast for the Baton Rouge area has the low temperature in the twenties with 100 % chance of precipitation. It appears the roads will ice over at some point tonight. With this…
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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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02
Aug
Notice from NOBRA RE: Grandview Anchorage
The following was just received from NOBRA President Captain Steven Hathorn (approximately 1430 local on August 2, 2020): ******************** Good afternoon,We are having to close middle and lower Grandview Anchorage. This is due to the unexpected dredging that starts tomorrow.…
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22
Jun
NOBRA Cancels High Water Restrictions
From: Stephen H Hathorn <hathornsh@nobrapilots.com> Subject: restrictions Date: June 22, 2020 at 1:33:35 PM CDT To: Ron Branch <ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org> Gentlemen, The Board of Examiners has just rescinded all high water restrictions. This is effective immediately. Thanks, Steve
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