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19 Oct

2020 State Pilot Pension Surcharges

PilotageBAR Pilots, Crescent Pilots, NOBRA Pilots, Pilot Pension Surcharge

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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13 Sep

Bar Pilots Shut Down for Hurricane Sally

Breaking News, Bulletins, PilotageBAR Pilots

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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23 Aug

BAR Pilots To Cease Operations

Breaking News, Bulletins, PilotageBAR Pilots

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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21 Aug

Bar Pilots SOUTHWEST PASS TRANSIT LIMITATION- 46′ Rescinded

PilotageBAR Pilots

The High Tide SWP Entry restriction (for vessels drafting 46’ or greater) has been rescinded effective immediately.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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31 Jul

SWP Transit Restrictions – Effective 07/31/20

Breaking News, PilotageBAR Pilots, Tide Restriction

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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01 Jul

Bar Pilots Increase Draft to 47′

PilotageBAR Pilots, Draft Recommendation

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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10 Jun

Bar Pilots Increase Draft at SWP to 45′

PilotageBAR Pilots, Draft Recommendation

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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14 May

Bar Pilots Increase Draft to 44′

Breaking News, Bulletins, PilotageBAR Pilots, Draft Recommendation

SWP Draft Letter 051420 The Bar pilots have increased the recommended loading draft to 44′ effective at 1230 on May 14, 2020.

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29 Apr

Bar Pilots: Recommended Draft Increased to 43′

Breaking News, PilotageBAR Pilots, Draft Recommendation

Bar Pilots Draft Letter 042920 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…

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01 Apr

Bar Pilots: Tariff Effective April 1, 2020

Breaking News, PilotageBAR Pilots, Tariff

The 2nd Qtr BAR Pilot Tariff is here. There is no change from the 1st Qtr. Pension Surcharge remains 13.00 mills per DWT per vessel per turn. All other charges, fees, and rates remain unchanged.

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20 Mar

Bar Pilot Risk Management Plan

Breaking News, PilotageBAR Pilots, COVID-19

Bar Pilot Risk Management Plan Received from BAR Pilot President Michael Miller: ——————— Good morning all! Please find attached our Coronavirus Risk Management Plan. This is a fluid document and may be revised and updated as warranted.   We are…

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13 Mar

Bar Pilots: COVID-19 Precautions

Breaking News, PilotageBAR Pilots, COVID-19

COVID-19 Bar Pilots Letter 031320 In order to mitigate the threat of transmission of the CORONAVIRUS to the Lower Mississippi River maritime community, the Bar Pilots respectfully request the following measures be taken prior to the pilot boarding and during the…

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07 Feb

Crescent Pilot Route Draft Increased to 46′

Breaking News, PilotageBAR Pilots, Crescent Pilots

Received from CRPPA:  The members of the CRPPA Safe Navigation Committee have adjusted the recommended maximum freshwater draft to 46′ effective 1200 on February 7, 2020.  Thanks.  Mark NelsonChief Financial Officer Crescent River Port Pilots Association —————– Note:  The controlling draft for the…

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01 Feb

Bar Pilot Route – Draft Recommendation now 42′

Breaking News, PilotageBAR Pilots, Draft Recommendation

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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31 Jan

Bar Pilot Route High Tide Restriction is Rescinded

Breaking News, PilotageBAR Pilots, Tide Restriction

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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31 Jan

Southwest Pass Draft Likely to Be Reduced

Breaking News, PilotageBAR Pilots, Draft Restriction

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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28 Jan

SWP Max. Draft Recommendation 45′

Breaking News, PilotageBAR Pilots, Draft Recommendation, Draft Restriction

Bar Pilot Draft Recommendation 28JAN2020 Effective immediately, the maximum recommended loading draft on the Bar Pilot route is 45 feet.

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28 Jan

Impending Draft Restriction at SWP

Breaking News, PilotageBAR Pilots, Draft Recommendation, Draft Restriction

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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20 Jan

Bar Pilot Route High Tide Restriction

Breaking News, PilotageBAR Pilots, Pilotage Restrictions

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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19 Jan

Bar Pilots Will Implement High Tide Restrictions Monday, January 20

Breaking News, Bulletins, PilotageBAR Pilots

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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