Plaquemines (USPLQ)

The Port of Plaquemines, often referred to as Louisiana's Gateway Port, is strategically positioned at the mouth of the Mississippi River, making it a critical junction for maritime trade in the region. This expansive port encompasses several sub-ports, including Alliance, Braithwaite, Davant, Empire, Myrtle Grove, Ostrica, and Port Sulphur, collectively enhancing its operational capacity and versatility. The Port of Plaquemines is renowned for its ability to handle a diverse range of cargo types, which include agribulk, breakbulk, drybulk, liquid bulk, and project cargo. This diversity is crucial for supporting various industries, particularly in the energy and agricultural sectors. The port is equipped to manage significant volumes of oil and gas, essential commodities that drive the economy and energy landscape. In addition to hydrocarbons, the port plays a pivotal role in the agricultural supply chain, facilitating the export of grain and other agribulk products. This connectivity ensures that local farmers can efficiently reach global markets, thereby enhancing Louisiana's agricultural footprint. The port also handles coal shipments, which are vital for both domestic energy production and international trade. Moreover, the increasing demand for cleaner energy sources has led to a focus on liquefied natural gas (LNG), with the Port of Plaquemines being well-equipped to accommodate LNG operations, thus positioning itself as a key player in the energy transition. The port has no draught limitations from bridges and vessels are able to anchor in locations along the Mississippi. A small ferry service is provided across the Mississippi River with two major landings one in Belle Chasse and a second one at Pointe a la Hache. Finally it is finally with extensive rail and highway connections that facilitate seamless transportation to and from the port, reinforcing the port's role as a vital link in the supply chain.

Plaquemines Port Harbour and Terminal District covers the length of the Mississippi from the sea to 80.8 miles (LDB) and 78.5 miles (RDB) above Head of Passes (AHP).

Harbour: LOA 290.06m, beam 48.9m, draught 15.3m and 183,142DWT. Off Shore: LOA 229.5m, draught 14m and 95,758DWT.

Approx. 48,000,000t of cargo and 52,000 vessels handled annually.

The following anchorages are available: ..... Area River Bank Upper Bound (River Mile) Dock (River Mile) Lower Bound (River Mile) 12 mile West 80.8 AHP 79.7 AHP 78.6 AHP Belle Chase West 75.2 AHP 74.2 AHP 73.1 AHP Dockside West 71.0 AHP 70.5 AHP 70.0 AHP Willis Pt East 67.6 AHP 67.1 AHP 66.5 AHP La Grange West 65.8 AHP 64.8 AHP 63.8 AHP Davant East 53.9 AHP 53.4 AHP 52.8 AHP Celeste West 52.0 AHP 50.9 AHP 49.8 AHP Magnolia Terminal West 47.6 AHP 46.6 AHP 45.5 AHP Pt Michel West 42.0 AHP 41.5 AHP 41.0 AHP Port Sulphur East 39.7 AHP 38.0 AHP 37.5 AHP Ostrica West 24.4 AHP 23.2 AHP 23.0 AHP Boothville West 18.5 AHP 15.4 AHP 12.2 AHP Upper Venice East 11.2 AHP 10.5 AHP 10.0 AHP Lower Venice East 9.0 AHP 9.0 AHP 8.0 AHP Pilottown West 3.5 AHP 3.3 AHP 1.5 AHP

See Mississippi entry for full details. Plaquemines Port Navigational Channel is naturally deep and wide and does not require maintenance dredging from RM 81.2 AHP to RM 13.4 AHP. From RM 13.4 AHP to RM 22 BHP, this navigational channel is maintained to a depth of 15.24m Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW). The Plaquemines Port Navigational Channel (Upper Bound 81.2 AHP to Lower bound 13.4 AHP and Upper bound 13.4 AHP to Lower bound 18.0 BHP) is maintained from a depth of 15.24m to a width of 228m, the authorised depth is 16.7m and a width of 305m. 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.

BA 3382, 8057, 3857, 3851. Admiralty Pilot NP69A.

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 Bar, from sea to Pilottown. 2. Crescent River Port Pilots: responsible for the river, between Pilottown and New Orleans. 3. New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots: responsible for the river between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. 4. Associated Federal Coast Pilots of Louisiana Inc: responsible for the area from South and Southwest Passes to Baton Rouge. Contact details for all four can be found in the Communications Section. 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. Pilot boards in following positions: (a) Southwest Pass (28°51'.80N., 89°25'.27W) 1nm mile SE of SW Light Buoy) or up to 3nm seaward depending on weather conditions. (b) South Pass (only for vessels with a draught of 15ft or less) (28°57'.41N., 89°03'.62W) in the area of Light Buoy No 2, or up to 3nm miles to seaward, depending on weather conditions. CRESCENT RIVER PORT PILOTS' ASSOCIATION: 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 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. 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 motorboats 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 MR-GO to New Orleans. Pilot boards off Pilottown, approx 2.3nm above the Head of Passes Light. NEW ORLEANS-BATON ROUGE STEAMSHIP PILOTS: Located in Metairie. 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. Pilot boards off the Point at about Mile Marker 91.0. ASSOCIATED FEDERAL PILOTS AND DOCKING MASTERS OF LOUISIANA LLC: Located at Metairie. Vessels are requested to send ETA 12 hours prior to arrival off Southwest Pass. Pilot boards in the vicinity of the SW Pass Entrance Lighted Buoy SW (28°51'.80N., 89°25'.27W).

The controlling draught for the Mississippi River is the governing draught at SW Pass. The following shows the max allowable draught: ..... Vessels Max Permitted Draught SW Pass to Pilottown: Vessels under 100,000DWT 14.6m (FW) Vessels over 100,000DWT 14.3m (FW) Pilottown to Algiers Point: All vessels 14.3m (FW) The above are subject to river level variation and the vessel's agent should be consulted to establish the governing draught.

VTS: +1 504 589 2780.

PLAQUEMINES, LOUISIANA 30°18.53'N 91°13.88'W UNCTAD LOCODE: US PLQ 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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..... Associated Branch Pilots contact info VHF Ch 16, 06, 09, 67 Telephone +1 504 831 6615 (Metairie office); 1 504 524 0844 (Venice office); +1 504 524 3474 (Dispatcher, Venice office). Facsimile +1 504 831 4536 (Metairie office); +1 504 522 7929 (Venice office) Email ops@barpilot.com Crescent River Port Pilots' Association contact info VHF Ch 09, 67 Telephone +1 504 392 8001 Facsimile +1 504 392 7598 Email dispatch@crescentpilots.com New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots Association contact info VHF Ch 67 Telephone +1 504 219 2611 Facsimile +1 504 455 2942 Associated Federal Coast Pilots & Docking Masters of Louisiana LLC contact info VHF Ch 09, 16, 06, 09, 67, 79A Telephone +1 504 456 0787 Facsimile : +1 504 456 0987 Email fedpilot@federalpilots.com

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