From Captain Greg Bush, President of the Federal Pilots: As a result of the latest ACOE surveys; effective immediately, the Associated Federal Pilots and Docking Masters of Louisiana are now recommending a maximum freshwater draft of 42’ for transit of…
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Bar Pilot Draft Letter 01FEB2020 The Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans recommend that vessels transiting Southwest Pass from the Sea Buoy (Entrance Lighted Whistle Buoy “SW”) to Mile 1.5 above Head of Passes should not have a deep draft in…
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Notice of Rescission The Associated Branch Pilots recommend rescinding the time restrictions put in place for vessels with draft greater than 38’ due to flocculation.
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The draft at SWP will probably be reduced to 43′ or 43′ by Saturday, February 1. This information was received on Jan. 31, 2020 from Captain Michael Miller, President of the Associated Branch Pilots.
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Bar Pilot Draft Recommendation 28JAN2020 Effective immediately, the maximum recommended loading draft on the Bar Pilot route is 45 feet.
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Captain Michael Miller, BAR Pilot President has informed that the pilots are discussing a reduction to the maximum recommended draft for SWP at this time. He anticipates a reduction to 45’ will occur this morning, January 28. For vessels loading at this…
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Update to CRPPA High Water Restrictions SAFE NAVIGATION COMMITTEE HIGH RIVER ADVISORIES TO RIVER PILOTS 8 ft River Carrolton Gauge • Below 8 feet Maximum length for General Anchorage 500 ft • 8ft and above Maximum length for General Anchorage…
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Due to the presence of flocculation; effective immediately, The Federal Pilots of Louisiana recommend that any inbound vessels with a fresh water draft of 38′ or greater shall enter SWP 6 hours before high tide to 2 hours after high tide. The tanker Houston and the 750-class of ATB’s shall be exempt from this recommendation. This recommendation shall not apply to the transit of outbound vessels.
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Bar Pilot Flocculation Notice Jan. 20, 2020 Good Morning, Due to flocculation in Southwest Pass, the Bar Pilots recommend that inbound vessels with a draft greater than 38’ transit SWP only during the period beginning six hours prior to…
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Effective 1000 local on Monday, January 20, The Bar Pilots will restrict inbound vessels with a draft of 38’ or greater to transiting during the 8 hour window beginning 6 hours before high the and ending 2 hours after high tide.…
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As a result of the Carrollton gauge reading 12’ and continuing to rise; the Associated Federal Pilots and Docking Masters of Louisiana are making the following recommendations to be effective at sunset on January 13, 2020. 1. All mooring operations requiring…
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The LMR reached 12 feet on the Carrollton Gauge January 12, 2020. The NOBRA Pilots have implemented daylight only mooring restrictions. Click here for NOBRA restrictions. Click here for a listing of facilities that use boats to handle lines. Note that…
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The LMR reached 12 feet on the Carrollton Gauge January 12, 2020. The Crescent Pilots have implemented daylight only mooring restrictions. Click here for Crescent Pilot restrictions. Click here for a listing of facilities that use boats to handle lines. Note…
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For official documentation click here Citing ‘rapidly evolving maritime threats to the State of Louisiana,’ the NOBRA Board of Examiners have issued the following provision: Any vessel operating within the NOBRA route (i.e. MM 88 AHP through 234 AHP) identified as…
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NOBRA 2020 Tariff The NOBRA Tariff for 2020 is attached, and the 1st Quarter pension surcharge for the NOBRA Pilots is 0.0348 per DWT.
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The night time restrictions have been modified . Effective immediately the restricted area is mile 192 up to mile 235.Hopefully this will help with the revetment work at Mile 172. Feel free to call if you have questions.
Read MoreThe BAR Pilots Dispatch report the following: Outbound ships anchoring @ Boothville due to fog Bulk Holland Inbound ships anchoring @ SWP due to fog Androklis Navios Star Brussels
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Updated VTS Measure – Aben Revetment Operations at Bringier Point, MM 172.5 RDB AHP LMR MSIB_Vol_XIX_Issue_092_Upated_Revetment_MM_172.5.pdf The Captain of the Port New Orleans is issuing a safety advisory for the waters of the Lower Mississippi River from Mile Marker (MM)…
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VESSEL PLT APP CALSGN TYPE FLG AGT DWT LOA WID DRFT DEPARTING DATE TIME ARRIVING ETA Notes OCEAN AMBITIOUS 38 VRPG4 BKCC CN GEN 63577 655.9 106 41′ 00″ P.T. 26-Nov 15:00 BC ANCHOR 22:00 NOBRA STOPPED SUNNY BAY 90…
Read MoreEffective today, CBP will increase their inspection on imported tomato and peeper fruit, seed lots, and transplants entering the United States. See the below and attached information for changes to the requirements for these shipments. SUBJECT: Increase in Inspections for Shipments…
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