22
May
Federal Pilots Reduce Recommended Draft to 49′
The Federal Pilots have reduced their recommended maximum FW draft to 49 feet from SWP SB to Mile 104 AHOP
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22
May
Bar Pilots Reduce Recommended Draft to 49′
The BAR Pilots will increase the maximum recommended freshwater draft to 50 feet as of 1000, Local, today, May 22, 2023. This is in effect from the Sea Buoy to Mile 1.5 AHOP. Documentation is here.
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14
Apr
2023 Pilot Pension Surcharges
1st Quarter 2023 Pilot Pension Surcharges Associated Branch Pilots: 19.00 mills per DWT Crescent River Port Pilots: 22.93 mills per DWT New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots: 32.10 mills per DWT (they state it as a decimal number in their tariff, i.e.…
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06
Apr
Rescinded: NOBRA High Water Restrictions – Mooring Boats
RESCINDED APRIL 19, 2023 Letter From NOBRA: ============ Effective immediately, [APRIL 6, 2023] and continuing until the Carrollton gage reaches twelve (12) feet and falling, this Board implements the following Mississippi River safety restriction(s): “Mooring and unmooring operations at all mid-stream…
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06
Apr
Federal Pilot High Water Restriction
Effective April 6, 2023 The Associated Federal Pilots & Docking Masters will implement the restriction of mooring boats during mooring operations to daylight only. Hank Webster President Associated Federal Pilots of Louisiana 504-416-6727
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06
Mar
NOBRA Increases Draft To 50 Feet from MM88.0-MM175.0 AHP
NOBRA will increase their recommended draft on the NOBRA Pilot route from MM88.0 AHP to MM175.0 AHP. They will start taking orders for 50’ beginning at 0400 hrs., March 7th, 2023. Official notice is available here. The recommended draft for vessels…
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02
Jan
NOBRA Pilots 2023 Tariff
The latest NOBRA Pilots Tariff which goes into effect 01/01/23 is available here.
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31
Dec
Crescent Pilots 2023 Tariff
The latest Crescent River Port Pilots Tariff, which goes into effect 01/01/23, is here.
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31
Dec
Bar Pilots 2023 Tariff
The latest Associated Branch Pilots of the Port of New Orleans Tariff, which goes into effect 01/01/23, is here.
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01
Dec
Delta Launch Services LLC Rates Effective January 01, 2023
Please find here the latest DELTA LAUNCH SERVICES LLC RATES which go into effect January 01, 2023. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Stephanie Veron, Account Receivables Specialist, Maritime Pilot Services, Inc. stephanie.veron@barpilot.com 504-831-6615
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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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30
Sep
Bar Pilot Tariff Effective October 1, 2022
Updated tariff for the Associated Branch Pilots of the Port of New Orleans which goes into effect October 1, 2022 is available here.
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28
Sep
CRPPA Tariff Effective 10/01/22
See here for the Crescent River Port Pilots tariff card effective October 1, 2022.
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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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21
Jul
Federal Pilot Draft Increase
From Federal Pilot President Captain Greg Bush: ========================= The Associated Federal Pilots and Docking Masters of Louisiana are increasing their draft recommendation: From 49’ to 50’ between the Seabuoy and mm 104.7 AHP, and From 48’ to 49’ between 104.7…
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20
Jul
CRRPA Max recommended draft To 50 Feet
Per the Safe Navigation Committee of Louisiana state-commissioned river port pilots: Based on the current conditions, the maximum recommended freshwater draft is 50’ effective immediately. Thanks. Regards, Mark Nelson CFO/COO Crescent River Port Pilots’ Association
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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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01
Jun
Bar Pilot Tariff Effective June 1, 2022
The latest Associated Branch Pilots of the Port of New Orleans Tariff, effective June 1, 2022, is available here.
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