Baton Rouge (USBTR)

Ranked amongst the top ten cargo ports of N America, Greater Baton Rouge, Harbour and Terminal District encompasses the four parishes of West Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge, Iberville and Ascension, and is administered by the Port of Greater Baton Rouge Commission. The port is a political subdivision of Louisiana government. Self-generated funds from operations, leases and user fees are used to run the port. Greater Baton Rouge includes the following port areas and terminals along both banks of the river: ..... 1. Baton Rouge 2. Burnside 3. Darrow 4. Donaldsonville 5. Geismar 6. Plaquemine 7. Port Allen 8. Sunshine Cargoes include asphalt, barite, coal and coke, coffee, grain, forest products, molasses, ores, petroleum products, pipes, steel products, liquid bulk chemicals, LPG, sugar, talc and containerised cargo. Heavy lift and project consignments are also handled. Transhipment of cargo into barges, for carriage further up the Mississippi and into the U.S. Gulf Intracoastal Waterway is also a prominent activity.

The port of Greater Baton Rouge is the furthest inland deep water port on the Mississippi River, situated in the State of Louisiana. The Port's jurisdiction area extends on both sides of the River from Union (168.3 miles Above Head of Passes [AHP]) to Point Menoir (255 miles AHP).

Harbour - Draught 14.3m, LOA 260.37m, beam 44.0m, 118,585DWT. Offshore - LOA 230m, 81,804DWT.

Approx. 67,000,000t of cargo, 20,000 vessels and 900 passengers handled annually.

..... Baton Rouge General Anchorage 225.8 - 227.3 miles AHP, W side of the river Lower Baton Rouge Anchorage 228.5 - 229.0 miles AHP, midstream Middle Baton Rouge Lower Anchorage 229.6 - 229.8 miles AHP, midstream Upper Baton Rouge Anchorage 229.5 - 231miles AHP, midstream Temporary anchorages may be assigned by the Commander of the local Coast Guard District.

The port is approached from the SE through New Orleans and entered passing Union (168 miles AHP). The main channel has project depths of 13.7m to 181 miles AHP, then 12.2m to 232 miles AHP and 3.7m from here up to Baton Rouge Harbor channel at 235.2 miles AHP. Caution: The US Army Corps of Engineers advise (Feb 2011) that stretches between New Orleans and Baton Rouge - where most large commercial ships transit - might have to move to one way traffic. River pilots have already limited some of that area to draughts of 11.3m and 12.2m, requiring bulkers to load light. The annual rise and fall of the river level is made more extreme by floods. The highest level is usually during April and the lowest during in October. The maximum difference is 12.2m and the mean difference 6.4m. Constant dredging is required to maintain fairways and channels along the river and advice should be sought from The District Office, Corps of Engineers, Pritanya Street, New Orleans for the latest controlling depths. Cautions: Hazardous floating debris including logs may be encountered at all times along the river. There are regular vehicle ferry crossings at 191 miles AHP (White Castle - Carville)and 208 miles AHP (Plaquemines - Sunshine). Note: Water depths in the Mississippi River are continually subject to change. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) operate their Physical Oceanographic Real-Time System (PORTS) service for calculating max real time draught. In an effort to prevent collisions and groundings, the waters from South Pass and Southwest Pass up to 233.9M AHP (the N boundary of Baton Rouge) have been designated a Regulated Navigation Area under US Department of Commerce, Code of Federal Regulations - Title 33.

BURNSIDE, LOUISIANA 30°07.82'N 90°55.15'W UNCTAD LOCODE: US UDE For details see: BATON ROUGE ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________ Burnside is a sub-port of Baton Rouge.

BA 3384, 3851, 3382. Admiralty Pilot 69A, NP286(5). US 11370, 11354, 11368, 11365, 11367, 11369 (depending on which approach is taken). US Coast Pilot 5.

USCG Sector New Orleans (NOLA) is located on the W bank of the Mississippi River approx 1,000m N of the Crescent City Connection bridge at 94.5m AHP. USCG Sector Lower Mississippi (LMR) is located on the Wolfe River Chute at 736m AHP Contact Rescue Centre Tel: +1 504 589 6225.

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Pilotage is compulsory at the bar and on the river for all foreign vessels over 100t and US vessels over 1,000t under register in foreign trade. Pilotage is optional for coastwise vessels that have onboard a pilot licensed by the Federal Government. There are four pilot associations: ..... 1 Associated Branch Pilots: responsible for the river between the Gulf of Mexico and Pilottown, and from the entrance of the River-Gulf Outlet Canal to Lt 78 (approx 38nm upstream). 2 Crescent River Port Pilots: responsible along the river from Pilottown and from the River-Gulf Outlet Canal Lt 78, to New Orleans. (Please see 'Restrictions' below and 'Developments' under 'General' regarding the closure of MR-GO) 3 New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots: responsible for the river from New Orleans, passing Port of South Louisiana and on to Baton Rouge. 4 Associated Federal Coast Pilots of Louisiana Inc: responsible for public vessels and vessels in the coastwise trade from South and Southwest Passes all the way to Baton Rouge. Associated Branch Pilots station is located at Venice, approx 10nm above Pilottown; pilotage is provided 24 hours a day. Vessels should send an ETA with draught, DWT and available speed 24 hours prior to arrival off Southwest Pass Entrance Bell buoy SW or the MR-GO sea buoys. If the original ETA changes by more than 2 hours, an amended ETA is required 12 hours in advance of arrival, or if the arrival time is later than the original ETA, 12 hours prior to original ETA. Associated Branch Pilots' boats have white superstructure with either red or black hulls. The Crescent River Port Pilots have an office in New Orleans that is manned 24 hours a day, year round. Vessels requiring a Crescent River Port Pilot shall provide an ETA at least 24 hours prior to arrival off Southwest Pass or the Mississippi River-Gulf Outlet Sea Buoys. If the original ETA changes by more than 2 hours, an amended ETA is required 12 hours in advance of arrival, or if the arrival time is later than the original ETA, 12 hours prior to original ETA. Vessels arriving without the required notice may be delayed if a pilot is not available in addition to the penalties specified in the tariff. Vessels may notify the Crescent pilots, 24 hours a day: Tel: +1 504 392 7598 or Telex: 673 7841. The river pilots board vessels off Pilottown about 2.3 miles above Head of Passes Light. The pilot station, on the E side of the river at Pilottown, maintains a lookout and is equipped to handle radio traffic on VHF Ch 09 and 67. The Crescent River Port Pilots have fast white motor boats with the names "Pilot, River Pilot, Port Pilot or Crespilot" in red on the sides. The Crescent River Port Pilots take vessels from Pilottown upriver to New Orleans and from Light 78 on the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet Canal to New Orleans. On the canal, pilots board vessels from a private launch at Light 78. (Please see 'Developments' under 'General' regarding the closure of MR-GO). New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots are located in Metairie and available 24 hours. Vessels requiring a pilot shall provide an ETA at least 24 hours prior to arrival off Southwest Pass. If the original ETA changes by more than 2 hours, an amended ETA is required 12 hours in advance of arrival, or if the arrival time is later than the original ETA, 12 hours prior to original ETA. Associated Federal Pilots and Docking Masters of Louisiana LLC are located at Metairie and available 24 hours. Vessels are requested to send ETA 12 hours prior to arrival off Southwest Pass.

The limits extend from Union and Union (168.3 miles AHP) to Point Menoir (253 miles AHP).

TV tower (30°22.0'N, 091°12.8'W), 561.0m in height. State Capitol Building (30°27.0'N, 091°11.2'W).

Vessels are advised to use extreme caution when turning downstream. Strong currents associated with high water levels can cause excessive speeds in currents. SW pass to Pilottown (controlling depth to New Orleans): 13.4m (FW) for vessels less than 100,000DWT. 13.1m (FW) for vessels 100,000DWT or greater. Pilottown to New Orleans: 14.0m (FW) for vessels less than 100,000DWT. 13.7m (FW) for vessels 100,000DWT or greater. New Orleans to Mile 180: 13.7m (FW) for all vessels. Mile 180 to Baton Rouge: 12.1m (FW) for all vessels. Above mile 191: Daylight only transits have increased to 12.19m (FW) or greater, due to improved navigational aids. MRGO: 10.9m brackish water for all vessels. These restrictions will fluctuate with varying river and seasonal conditions. Bridges: Bridges and cables cross the Mississippi River at the following locations: ..... Location Position Myrtle Grove 61.0 miles AHP New Orleans Bridge 95.8 miles AHP Luling Bridge 121.6 miles AHP Gramercy Bridge 145.9 miles AHP Sunshine Bridge 162.4 miles AHP Point Pleasant (cable) 202.0 miles AHP Lukeville (cable) 224.0 miles AHP Horace Wilkinson (Baton Rouge I-10) Bridge 229.0 miles AHP N of Baton Rouge (cable) 233.0 miles AHP Baton Rouge Railroad and Highway Bridge 234.0 miles AHP Horace Wilkinson (Baton Rouge I-10) Bridge has a min vertical clearance of 38m and a span of 152m, and the cables have 45m safe vertical clearance. Baton Rouge Railroad and Highway Bridge has a min vertical clearance of 19.0m and a span of 227.0m Hazards: Include ferries crossing the river at White Castle (191 miles AHP) and Plaquemarine (208 miles AHP).

The water level is tidal through Baton Rouge and beyond up to the 265 miles AHP. There is a bulletin board at Port Allen Lock, 228 miles AHP, showing the river stage above the normal low level along with a river depth gauge. A second river depth gauge is situated at 175 miles AHP (Donaldsonville). Seasonal, river level varies up to 4.9m.

VTS Areas Mississippi River: ..... 1. VTS Lower Mississippi River (LMR): Operates in the navigable waters below position 30°38.70'N, 91°17.50'W (Port Hudson Light at 254.5nm Above Head of Passes [AHP]) to SW Pass and those within a 12nm radius around position 28°54.34'N, 89°25.72'W (SW Pass Entrance Light at 10.1nm Below Head of Passes [BHP]). 2. Algiers Point VTS Special Area: Operates in navigable waters of the LMR bounded on the North by a line drawn from position 29°57.62'N, 90°02.61'W to position 29°57.34'N, 90°02.60'W and, on the South, by a line drawn from position 29°56.89'N, 90°03.72'W to position 29° 56.93'N, 90°03.34'W (95 and 93.5 miles AHP), during periods of high water, or under any other water conditions, the Captain of the Port deems necessary. 3. 81 Mile Point VTS Special Area: Consists of the navigable waters of the LMR between 167.5nm and 187.9nm AHP. For VTS Monitoring Areas, Mississippi River (see Communications Section).

There are a number of towage companies in the Area including: ..... Name Tugs HP Bisso Towboat Co. 12 3,400 to 5,200 Moran Towing Corp. 8 3,000 to 5,100

Generally humid and sub tropical with light S'ly winds. Frequent rain showers throughout the year with severe hailstorms and tornadoes during spring months.

BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA 30°26.55'N 91°11.53'W UNCTAD LOCODE: US BTR For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM (1) LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE OVERVIEW GENERAL DIAGRAM (2) LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE ALGIERS POINT VTS SPECIAL AREA (VHF Ch 12) and (3) LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE 81 MILE POINT SPECIAL AREA (VHF Ch 05A) MISSISSIPPI RIVER PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

BURNSIDE, LOUISIANA 30°07.82'N 90°55.15'W UNCTAD LOCODE: US UDE For details see: GENERAL DIAGRAM (1) LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE OVERVIEW GENERAL DIAGRAM (2) LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE ALGIERS POINT VTS SPECIAL AREA (VHF Ch 12) and (3) LOWER MISSISSIPPI RIVER VESSEL TRAFFIC SERVICE 81 MILE POINT SPECIAL AREA (VHF Ch 05A) MISSISSIPPI RIVER PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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VHF: Port Ch 77 (also monitored by Mississippi River Pilots). Tel: +1 225 3421660 Fax: +1225 3421666 Website: www.portgbr.com Hours: 0700 - 1700hrs. Associated Branch Pilots: VHF: Ch 16, 06, 09, 67 Tel: +1 504 831 6615 (Metairie office) +1 504 524 0844 (Venice office) Fax: +1 504 831 4536 (Metairie office) +1 504 522 7929 (Venice office) Email: ops@barpilot.com Website: http://www.barpilot.com VHF: Ch 09, 67 Crescent River Port Pilots' Association: Tel: +1 504 392 8001 Fax: +1 504 392 7598 Email: despatch@crescentpilots.com Website: http://www.crescentpilots.com New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots Association: VHF: Ch 67 Tel: +1 504 219 2611 Fax: +1 504 455 2942 Website: http://www.neworleansbatonrougepilots.com Associated Federal Pilots & Docking Masters of Louisiana LLC: VHF: Ch 16, 06, 09, 67, 67A. Tel: +1 504 456 0787 Fax: +1 504 456 0987 Email: fedpilot@federalpilots.com Website: http://www.federalpilot.com New Orleans Traffic (24 hours): VHF: 05A, 11, 12. Tel: +1 504 5892780, +1 504 5892811. Email: d08-pf-vtsneworleans-lmr@uscg.mil VTS Monitoring Areas, Mississippi River: ..... 1. VHF Ch 11: The navigable waters of the LMR below position 29°55.46'N, 89°55.45'W (Saxonholm Light ) at 86nm AHP, extending down river to SW Pass, and within a 12nm radius around position 28°54.34'N, 89°25.72'W (SW Pass Entrance Light at 20.1nm BHP). 2. VHF Ch 12: The navigable waters of the LMR bounded n the N by a line drawn perpendicular on the river at position 29°55.52'N, 90°12.25'W (Upper Twelve Mile Point) at 109nm AHP and on the South by a line drawn perpendicularly at position 29° 55.46'N, 89°55.45'W (Saxonholm Light) at 86nm AHP. 3. VHF Ch 05A: The navigable waters of the LMR below position 30°38.70'N, 91°17.50'W (Port Hudson Light) at 245.5nm AHP bounded on the South by a line drawn perpendicular on the river at position 29°55.52'N, 90°12.25'W (Upper Twelve Mile Point) at 109nm AHP.

For crew not to be detained onboard each crew member must have a visa in their passport or Seaman's Book.

Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.

Vessels should advise ETA at least 96 hours in advance via agent. Vessels arriving in first US port: Please see country information. There is a pager for contacting duty personnel: Tel: +1 225 3776025.

Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information.

No action initiated unless there is illness onboard. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information. US Public Health Service quarantine regulations apply.