From CRPPA President Michael Bopp: See the attached letter for official notice. As noted, the parameters for these charges have been in the tariff for quite some time. For an inbound vessel, notice would be given at least six hours…
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We have been notified by Captain Michael Bopp, President of the CRPPA that due to the number of vessels being moved post storm; CRPPA is beginning to run short of on-duty rested pilots. In order to meet the demand for…
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Captain Michael Miller has provided the following: The last outbound at 1000 this morning; The last inbound will be at 1600 this afternoon. Personnel and equipment will be evacuate to safe haven.
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Captain Michael Miller, President of the BAR Pilots has provided the following: ******************************** Good morning! After reviewing weather this morning our plan is to cease operations: After 0900 order from MG “SEA LUCK 2” or 0815 OP “SOUND YOUNG” whichever is last…
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The High Tide SWP Entry restriction (for vessels drafting 46’ or greater) has been rescinded effective immediately. Official notice is here.
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************************** From: Mark NelsonSubject: CRPPA dispatch phonesDate: August 20, 2020 at 3:24:38 PM CDTCaptain Ron, Please pass along that tomorrow at approximately 0800, our phones will go down as we relocate our office. During that time, dispatch can be reached at 504-912-8127. We hope to have…
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Please see the change of address letter from the Crescent Pilots here. Several new addresses are provided including: CRPPA’s new office address CRPPA’s new address for remittance of payments (First Class Mail only) CRPPA’s new address for remittance of payments…
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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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Transit Restriction Letter BAR Pilot President Michael Miller reports they have had two vessels bump bottom transiting SWP. Effective immediately (July 31, 0855 local), vessels drafting 46’ or greater must transit SWP during the window of 3 hours before to…
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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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Bar Pilot Draft Letter 070120 Effective July 1, 2020 at 1045 local, the Bar Pilots have increased the recommended loading draft at Southwest Pass to 47’.
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From: Federal Pilot President <president@federalpilots.com>Subject: 12’ and fallingDate: June 24, 2020 To: “ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org” <ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org>Good Morning Captain Branch,Please distribute to the LAMA membership at your convenience. As a result of the Carrollton reaching 12’ and forecasted to continue falling, the Federal Pilots of Louisiana are rescinding their…
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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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Received from Captain Greg Bush, President of the Federal Pilots **************************************************************** From: Federal Pilot President <president@federalpilots.com> Subject: Draft Increase Date: June 11, 2020 at 4:56:51 AM CDT Captain Branch,Please distribute to the LAMA membership at your convenience.Effective immediately, The Federal Pilots of…
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Effective immediately, the Bar Pilots have increased the recommended loading draft at Southwest Pass to 45’. See this letter for documentation.
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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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060220 NOBRA BOE Letter The NOBRA Pilots Board of Examiners (BOE) has published the document: “Standards of Care – Pilot Ladder/Gangway – Pilot Vessel Access/Departure Accommodations” Summary: Pilot ladder arrangements shall meet SOLAS Regulation V/23, and IMO Resolution A.1045(27). Quote Any…
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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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From Captain Greg Bush, President of the Federal Pilots: ************************* Captain Branch,Please distribute to the LAMA membership at your convenience. We, The Associated Federal Pilots and Docking Masters of Louisiana, recommend a maximum freshwater draft of 44’ for transit between the…
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