The USCG has removed their draft restriction at Cubit’s Gap; MM 02 to MM04 AHOP. “The maximum draft should be determined at Master/Pilot discretion.” Accordingly, the Crescent Pilots have set a maximum draft of 46’ for the same area (MM…
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From CRPPA President Captain Michael Bopp: —————– Due to the restricted visibility all day down below we are starting to fill the anchorages with no hope of sailing anything before tomorrow. With not many options to anchor ships we will…
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The following ships are scheduled for the entry by CRPPA. The times given are approximate but should be within a two-hour window. Century Royal. Should have a pilot around 1800 Desert Ranger Should have a pilot around 2330…
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CRPPA is facing a high volume of vessels and is working to take ships that can proceed directly to berth/anchor. Please contact the CRPPA dispatcher if you have any questions.
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As a result of the Carrollton Gauge reaching 12 feet and expected to continue to rise, the Crescent Pilots high water operating restrictions are in effect. Please see the attached letter for a complete list of restrictions. SAFE NAVIGATION COMMITTEE…
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As a reminder, the Crescent Pilots will implement additional high-water restrictions if/when the Carrolton Gauge reaches 12 feet. SAFE NAVIGATION COMMITTEE HIGH RIVER ADVISORIES TO RIVER PILOTS 8 ft River Carrolton Gauge Below 8 feet Maximum length for General Anchorage…
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The following surcharges apply. CRPPA – 22.31 mills. BAR – 8.00 mills. The NOBRA surcharge information has not been received. It will be forwarded upon receipt.
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Due to TS Gordon and the shutdown of inbounds/outbounds, we are experiencing a backlog of inbound vessels. Just today the Crescent Pilots have handled 23 inbounds, 28 outbounds, and 10 inner harbor shifts. In order to not delay vessels bound…
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The Crescent River Port Pilots have announced a decrease in their tariff. Please find enclosed a schedule of new tariff rates for the Crescent River Port Pilots’ Association (“CRPPA”) to be implemented in accordance with the provisions of Louisiana Pilotage…
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Received from CRPPA: “Please be aware that we had a software glitch in our billing system. It is likely that any invoice you received with an INVOICE DATE of July 9 – July 12 is incorrect. If the invoice is one affected…
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The CRPPA 3rd QTR Pension Surcharge is 25.69 mill/DWT. Here’s how ‘mills’ works….. Divide the ‘Mills’ by 1000. So in this case it would be 25.69 divided by 1000 = 0.02569 Then multiple that number (0.02569) by the DWT of…
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CRPPA Pilots – High Water Restrictions 8 ft River Carrolton Gauge Below 8 feet Maximum length for General Anchorage 500 ft 8ft and above Maximum length for General Anchorage 600 ft Head downs (daylight only) Stern first Chalmette Slip (daylight…
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Per the attached, the following CRPPA restrictions are in place: 8 Foot River Carrollton Gauge Maximum Vessel Length for General Anchorage – 500 Feet Head-down moorings are daylight only. Stern-first mooring in Chalmette Slip conducted in daylight only. High River…
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CRPPA Draft Recommendation – 47 Feet 30May2018.pdf The CRPPA Pilots have increased their maximum recommended drafts as follows: Maximum allowable freshwater draft is 47’00” – Effective immediately.
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BAR Pilots – 44’ Draft Restriction Effective 1030 Hours 3/19/2018, Rescinded 4/7/2018 The Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans recommend that vessels transmitting Southwest Pass from the Sea Buoy (Entrance Lighted Whistle Buoy “SW”) to Mile 1.5…
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NOBRA Pilots – 12 Foot Gauge Restrictions w/ Additional Information Rescinded on 05/15/2018 The Carrollton Gage in New Orleans has reached twelve (12) feet. Effective 12:00 a.m., February 28, 2018, NOBRA will implement the following restriction as mandated by…
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Federal Pilots – 12 Foot Gauge Restrictions Rescinded on 05/15/2018 As a result of the Carrollton Gage reading 12′ and continuing to rise; The Federal Pilots are recommending the following operational restrictions. All head down landings shall cease until the…
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CRPPA Draft Increase 44 Feet April 2018.pdf CRPPA has increased it’s allowable draft to 44’ freshwater. REMINDER: The BAR and Federal Pilots still have a maximum allowable draft of 42’ freshwater. There is no indication of any increase the draft…
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CRPPA Draft Reduction to 42 Feet April 15 .pdf The Crescent Pilots have decided to reduce the dra9 in the Gap area to 42 feet.
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NOBRA Pilots – 16 Foot Gauge Restrictions Rescinded The 16′ high water restrictions that were implemented on March 10, 2018, will be rescinded at 0400, Friday, March 30, 2018. This is due to the Carrollton Gauge reaching 16 feet and…
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