30
Sep
Bar Pilot Tariff Effective October 1, 2022
Updated tariff for the Associated Branch Pilots of the Port of New Orleans which goes into effect October 1, 2022 is available here.
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01
Jul
2022 State Pilot Pension Surcharges
1st Quarter 2022 Pilot Pension Surcharges Associated Branch Pilots: 14.50 mills per DWT Crescent River Port Pilots: 21.90 mills per DWT New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots: will be forwarded on receipt 2nd Quarter 2022 Pilot Pension Surcharges Associated Branch Pilots: 16.00…
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01
Jun
Bar Pilot Tariff Effective June 1, 2022
The latest Associated Branch Pilots of the Port of New Orleans Tariff, effective June 1, 2022, is available here.
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16
Mar
Bar PIlots: SOUTHWEST PASS, RECOMMENDED TRANSIT DRAFT 50′
The BAR Pilots will increase the maximum recommended freshwater draft to 50 feet as of 1200, Local, today, March 16, 2022. This is in effect from the Sea Buoy to Mile 1.5 AHOP. Documentation is here.Reminder, CRPPA maximum recommended freshwater…
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12
Jan
Bar Pilots Tariff Effective January 12, 2022
The BAR Pilot Tariff effective 01/12/2022 is here.
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01
Jan
Bar Pilots Tariff Card for 2022
The 2022 Bar Pilots tariff card is available here.
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17
Dec
BAR Pilots – SOUTHWEST PASS, RECOMMENDED TRANSIT DRAFT 49′
17DEC21 at 8:44am LOCAL: BAR Pilots have changed their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 49 feet effective at 1000 hours (local) today. The official notification is here.
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16
Dec
BAR Pilots Draft Increase to 49 Feet
16DEC21 AT 1316 LOCAL: Captain Michael Miller has informed me that the BAR Pilots have increased their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 49’. Note: The CRPPA maximum recommended freshwater draft remains at 47’. Sincerely,“Capt Ron”
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29
Oct
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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30
Sep
Bar Pilots: Updated Tariff Effective October 1, 2021
Link here – revised tariff for the Associated Branch Pilots of the Port of New Orleans, LLC (“Bar Pilots”) effective October 01, 2021. At the September 29, 2021 meeting of the Louisiana Pilotage Fee Commission (“Commission”), the Commission unanimously approved…
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18
Sep
Anchorage Update and REMINDER: Sunday LMR Closure – MM 0.0 to MM 2.0 AHP – 0600 – 1800
From BAR Pilot President: ============ CRPPA out of room in anchorages, so taking as space becomes available now. We are putting a few in Pilottown anchorage per agent request to avoid being caught in shutdown tomorrow.============ REMINDER: The LMR will…
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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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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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