The CRPPA Safe Navigation Committee has set the following draft recommendations:

-45’ft maximum draft , high tide with anything over 44’ft .

-One way with two vessels of 40’ft or greater between mile 1.5 to 4.5 .

Note 1. I am trying to clarify the ‘high tide’ requirement at this time and will forward upon receipt. I believe it matches the BAR and Federal High Tide window, but haven’t confirmed ATT.

Note 2. The BAR PIlots still have a 44’ maximum draft recommendation in place from the SWP Sea Buoy to MM 1.5 AHOP.

Official CRPPA notice is below.

Sincerely,
Ronald W. Branch, CAPT. USCG (Ret.) 
President
Louisiana Maritime Association (LAMA) 
Ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org  
Desk:  (504) 899-5535
Cell:   (330) 760-0786
Website:  The Watch Stander 

Forwarding correspondence between the Safe Navigation Committee and CRPPA: Safe Navigation Recommendations:

 -45’ft maximum draft , high tide with anything over 44’ft .
-One way with two vessels of 40’ft or greater between mile 1.5 to 4.5 .  

Brgds,
Nathan Ankersen
Chief Operating Officer
Crescent River Port Pilots’ Association