30
Jun
Baro Pilot Tariff Effective July 1, 2021
The Associated Branch Pilots of the Port of New Orleans Tariff effective June 1, 2021 is here.
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02
Jun
BAR Pilots: SPW Draft Recommendation Increased to 48′
The BAR Pilots have increase their maximum freshwater draft to 48 feet from the SWP Sea Buoy to Mile 1.5 AHOP. (See here.) At this time, the CRPPA Pilots maximum freshwater draft is 47 feet. NOBRA Pilots are at: MM…
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28
May
Bar Pilot Tariff Effective June 1, 2021
The Associated Branch Pilots of the Port of New Orleans Tariff effective June 1, 2021 is here.
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16
Mar
Bar Pilot Dispatcher Email Changing
The email address used by the Associated Branch Pilots (ABP) to receive vessel reports and orders is changing. Effective immediately, please begin using the following email address for all vessel reports, orders, and email communication with ABP dispatchers: operations@barpilot.com The older…
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18
Feb
2021 State Pilot Pension Surcharges
1st Quarter 2021 Pilot Pension Surcharges Associated Branch Pilots: 11.75 mills per DWT Crescent River Port Pilots: 22.39 mills per DWT New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots: 22.60 mills per DWT (they state it as a decimal number in their tariff,…
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08
Jan
Bar Pilot Tariff Effective Jan. 1, 2021
The BAR Pilots 2021 Tariff is available here.
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19
Oct
2020 State Pilot Pension Surcharges
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
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
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
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
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′
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′
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′
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′
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
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
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
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′
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′
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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