22
May
Federal Pilots Reduce Recommended Draft to 49′
The Federal Pilots have reduced their recommended maximum FW draft to 49 feet from SWP SB to Mile 104 AHOP
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06
Mar
NOBRA Increases Draft To 50 Feet from MM88.0-MM175.0 AHP
NOBRA will increase their recommended draft on the NOBRA Pilot route from MM88.0 AHP to MM175.0 AHP. They will start taking orders for 50’ beginning at 0400 hrs., March 7th, 2023. Official notice is available here. The recommended draft for vessels…
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21
Jul
Federal Pilot Draft Increase
From Federal Pilot President Captain Greg Bush: ========================= The Associated Federal Pilots and Docking Masters of Louisiana are increasing their draft recommendation: From 49’ to 50’ between the Seabuoy and mm 104.7 AHP, and From 48’ to 49’ between 104.7…
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20
Jul
CRRPA Max recommended draft To 50 Feet
Per the Safe Navigation Committee of Louisiana state-commissioned river port pilots: Based on the current conditions, the maximum recommended freshwater draft is 50’ effective immediately. Thanks. Regards, Mark Nelson CFO/COO Crescent River Port Pilots’ Association
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13
Jul
NOBRA Pilots Draft Restriction – 49′
The NOBRA Pilots have increased their maximum recommended draft to 49’ between Mile 88 AHP to Mile 175 AHP. The official notice is here.
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05
Mar
Federal Pilots Increase Recommended MaximumFreshwater Draft
As a result of the recent action taken by the USACE to deepen the Lower Mississippi River to a federal project depth of 50′, please note the following. The Associated Federal Pilots and Docking Masters of Louisiana recommend a maximum…
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11
Feb
NOBRA Pilots: 48′ Draft Recommendation
“The New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots Association will begin accepting orders for ships with 48’ draft on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at 0000 hrs. These orders may be placed between Mile 90.05 AHP to Mile 175.0 AHP. We will also…
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11
Feb
Crescent Pilots: Max Recommended Draft – 49′
Effective immediately, the Crescent River Pilots have increased their maximum recommended draft to 49’. Documentation here. Current Draft Information is as follows: PIlot Association Pilot area Maximum FW Draft Restrictions in Place Federal Pilots SWP to MM 233.5 AHOP 45’…
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11
Jan
NOBRA Pilots: 48′ Draft from MM90.5-150AHP as of 1/12/22
Beginning tomorrow, January 12, 2022, the NOBRA Pilots will begin accepting orders for ships with 48’ draft between MM90.5AHP and MM150.0AHP. See this letter for documentation.
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20
Dec
CRPPA Draft Increase to 48 Feet
20DEC2021 at 9:32am LOCAL: Per the Safe Navigation Committee of Louisiana state-commissioned river port pilots: Based on the current conditions, the maximum recommended freshwater draft is 48’ effective immediately. Thanks. Regards, Mark Nelson CFO/COO Crescent River Port Pilots’ Association
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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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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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11
May
CRPPA Maximum Recommended Draft Change
From CRPPA: ========================================= From: Mark Nelson Subject: Max Recommended Draft Date: May 11, 2021 at 1:43:00 PM CDT To: “ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org” <ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org> Captain Ron, Per the Safe Navigation Committee of Louisiana state-commissioned river port pilots: Based on the current conditions, the maximum recommended freshwater draft…
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05
May
CRPPA Maximum Recommended Draft Change
================================= From: Mark NelsonSubject: Max Recommended DraftDate: May 5, 2021 at 1:23:09 PM CDTCaptain Ron, Per the Safe Navigation Committee of Louisiana state-commissioned river port pilots: Based on the current conditions, the maximum recommended freshwater draft is 46’ effective immediately. Thanks. Regards, Mark NelsonCFO/COOCrescent River…
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10
Dec
CRPPA Maximum Recommended Draft Change
Thursday, Dec. 10, 2020: The members of the CRPPA Safe Navigation Committee have adjusted the recommended maximum freshwater draft to 48 feet for outbound vessels and 47 feet for inbound vessels. Thanks. Regards, Mark NelsonCFO/COOCrescent River Port Pilots’ Association
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05
Jul
Crescent Pilots Increase Draft to 47′
The Safe Navigation Committee of the Crescent River Port Pilots’ Association is increasing the maximum recommended draft to 46′ effective June 5, 2020 at 1200 local.
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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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11
Jun
Federal Pilot Draft Increase – 45 Feet
Received from Captain Greg Bush, President of the Federal Pilots **************************************************************** From: Federal Pilot President <president@federalpilots.com> Subject: Draft Increase Date: June 11, 2020 at 4:56:51 AM CDT Captain Branch,Please distribute to the LAMA membership at your convenience.Effective immediately, The Federal Pilots of…
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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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