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The High Tide SWP Entry restriction (for vessels drafting 46’ or greater) has been rescinded effective immediately.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