30APRIL2021: As a result of the Carrollton Gauge falling below 12’ overnight, we the Federal Pilots of Louisiana, rescind our 12’ and rising recommendations. All operational recommendations return to normal at this time. Greg BushPresidentThe Federal Pilots of Louisiana504-416-6727 president@federalpilots.com
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Received from Captain Bush, President, Federal Pilots: ************************ As a result of the Carrollton gauge reading 12’ and continuing to rise, The Associated Federal Pilots and Docking Masters of Louisiana are making the following recommendations.1. Mooring operations requiring the…
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From: Federal Pilot President <president@federalpilots.com>Subject: 12’ and fallingDate: June 24, 2020 To: “ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org” <ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org>Good Morning Captain Branch,Please distribute to the LAMA membership at your convenience. As a result of the Carrollton reaching 12’ and forecasted to continue falling, the Federal Pilots of Louisiana are rescinding their…
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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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From Captain Greg Bush, President of the Federal Pilots: ************************* Captain Branch,Please distribute to the LAMA membership at your convenience. We, The Associated Federal Pilots and Docking Masters of Louisiana, recommend a maximum freshwater draft of 44’ for transit between the…
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Federal Pilots Draft Increase 043020 Received from Captain Greg Bush, President of the Federal Pilots: *************************** From: Federal Pilot President <president@federalpilots.com> Subject: Draft Increase Date: April 30, 2020 at 7:57:53 AM CDT To: “ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org” <ron.branch@louisianamaritime.org> Cc: Sean Duffy Sr. <sean.duffy@bigrivercoalition.org> Good Evening Captain Branch,Effective immediately,…
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Federal Pilots Letter March 12, 2020 ear Valued Marine Partner, In today’s world of Covid-l9 and the uncertainty associated with it, I am sure many of you are wondering what we are doing to prevent possible cross contamination from…
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From Captain Greg Bush, President of the Federal Pilots: As a result of the latest ACOE surveys; effective immediately, the Associated Federal Pilots and Docking Masters of Louisiana are now recommending a maximum freshwater draft of 42’ for transit of…
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Due to the presence of flocculation; effective immediately, The Federal Pilots of Louisiana recommend that any inbound vessels with a fresh water draft of 38′ or greater shall enter SWP 6 hours before high tide to 2 hours after high tide. The tanker Houston and the 750-class of ATB’s shall be exempt from this recommendation. This recommendation shall not apply to the transit of outbound vessels.
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As a result of the Carrollton gauge reading 12’ and continuing to rise; the Associated Federal Pilots and Docking Masters of Louisiana are making the following recommendations to be effective at sunset on January 13, 2020. 1. All mooring operations requiring…
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The Federal Pilots have increased the recommended Freshwater Draft to 45’ between MM 4.5 and SWP Sea Buoy. The official notice is attached. Please distribute to the membership at your earliest convenience; to be effective immediately. We, the Federal Pilots…
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The following was received from Federal Pilot President Captain Greg Bush: —————————As a result of the Carrollton Gage reading 11.94’ at 0600 this morning and continuing to fall; all high river recommendations from the Federal Pilots have been rescinded. Normal…
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Update from Federal Pilot President Captain Greg Bush: ————————– For clarification purposes all river movements for the Federal Pilots will continue as normal until prohibited by weather or COTP order (Zulu). SWP operations is the only portion that will cease…
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Federal Pilots phones are back working. Please call them at their regular number.
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Federal Pilots offices phones are currently down. You can reach them at (270) 392-7278 for the time being.
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Due to the latest ACOE soundings, deteriorating conditions and lack of awardable hopper dredge contracts; we the Federal Pilots of Louisiana recommend a maximum freshwater draft of 42’ for transit between Southwest Pass Seabuoy and Venice effective immediately.
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The Federal Pilots have increased their SWP recommended maximum freshwater draft to 44’ effectively immediately. Official Notice —> Fed Pilots to 44 Feet April 24 2019.pdf As a result of the improving conditions in Southwest Pass, we have increased our recommended…
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As a result of the improving conditions in Southwest Pass the Federal Pilots are increasing their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 43 feet.Link —> Federal Pilots to 43 Feet April 17 2019.pdf Good Morning Gentlemen, As a result of the improving…
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association As a result of the improving conditions in Southwest Pass the Federal Pilots are increasing their maximum recommended freshwater draft to 43 feet.
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Notification from: Louisiana Maritime Association The Federal PIlots have raised their recommended maximum freshwater draft to 42 feet for vessels transiting the Lower Mississippi River from Mile 4.5 Above Head of Passes to Mile 21.8 Below Head of Passes.
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