Board of Examiners for New Orleans - Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots for the Mississippi River, LA

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Mon Sep 21, 2026

Board of Examiners for New Orleans - Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots for the Mississippi River

Board of Examiners for New Orleans - Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots quarterly meeting

The Board of Examiners for New Orleans – Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots for the Mississippi River will hold a quarterly meeting on September 21, 2026. The agenda includes updates on annual sexual harassment training and a recency discussion. The Board will also enter an executive session to review a pilot incident or accident.

Annual Sexual Harassment Training update
Recency Discussion update
Pilot Incident /Accident review

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SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1______________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR NEW ORLEANS - BATON ROUGE STEAMSHIP PILOTS FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER 2805 Harvard Avenue, Suite 101 Metairie, Louisiana 70006 Telephone: (504) 887-5797 Facsimile: (504) 887-5799 Email: www.nobraexaminers.louisiana.gov ______________________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF QUARTERLY MEETING The Board of Examiners for New Orleans – Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots for the Mississippi River (“BOE”) will hold a quarterly meeting on Monday, September 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The quarterly meeting will be held at: 2805 Harvard Avenue, Suite 101 Metairie, Louisiana 70006 AGENDA 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Adoption of minutes 4. Public comments 5. New business a. Annual Sexual Harassment Training - Update 6. Old Business a. Recency Discussion Update 7. Executive Session a. Pilot Incident /Accident review 8. Return to Regular Session a. Any votes arising from Executive Session 9. Adjournment Notice of quarterly meeting posted by: Captain Lee A. Jackson, Jr., President Board of Examiners for New Orleans – Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots for the Mississippi River 2805 Harvard Avenue, Suite 101 Metairie, Louisiana 70006 Telephone: (504) 887-5797 Facsimile: (504) 887-5799

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Fri May 15, 2026

Board of Examiners for New Orleans - Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots for the Mississippi River

Board of Examiners for Steamship Pilots to hold quarterly meeting

The Board of Examiners for New Orleans - Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots for the Mississippi River will meet to discuss pilot recency and deputy pilot restrictions. The board will also review errors and omission insurance and conduct an executive session for incident and accident reviews.

Discussion on recency
Discussion on deputy pilot restrictions
Review of BOE errors and omission insurance
Executive session for incident/accident review

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✓ Decided: Board approves next phase for deputy pilots, raising limits to 750 ft/43 ft draft

The Board of Examiners for New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots voted unanimously to advance deputy pilots to the next restriction phase, allowing vessels up to 750 feet in length and 43 feet in draft, effective June 1 and July 1 for two groups. The board also approved removing certain incidents from review and ordered remediation training for Captain Pat Brown following an incident. Recency data was discussed but no changes were made, and the board entered executive session for incident review.

Approved motion to increase deputy pilot restrictions to no greater than 750 ft length and 43 ft draft for 29 pilots starting June 1, with balance on July 1 (3-0)
Approved motion to remove Captain Port Arthur ship and all ships above from BOE incident review (3-0)
Approved motion to place Captain Pat Brown into remediation training (MPI) as a result of incident, with return to rotation after completion (3-0)
Adopted minutes from previous meeting (3-0)
Tabled recency discussion for next meeting

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SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1______________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR NEW ORLEANS - BATON ROUGE STEAMSHIP PILOTS FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER 2805 Harvard Avenue, Suite 101 Metairie, Louisiana 70006 Telephone: (504) 887-5797 Facsimile: (504) 887-5799 Email: www.nobraexaminers.louisiana.gov ______________________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF QUARTERLY MEETING The Board of Examiners for New Orleans – Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots for the Mississippi River (“BOE”) will hold a quarterly meeting on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The quarterly meeting will be held at: 2805 Harvard Avenue, Suite 101 Metairie, Louisiana 70006 AGENDA Call to order Roll call Adoption of minutes Public comments New business Recency Discussion 6. Old Business a. BOE errors and omission insurance b. Deputy Pilot restriction - Discussion Executive Session Incident/accident review 8. Return to regular session 9. Any necessary votes arising from executive session 10. Adjournment Notice of quarterly meeting posted by: BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR NEW ORLEANS – BATON ROUGE STEAMSHIP PILOTS FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER Sharon Ann Geraci, Executive Secretary 2805 Harvard Avenue, Suite 101 Metairie, Louisiana 70006 Telephone: (504) 887-5797 Facsimile: (504) 887-5799

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NOBRA QUARTERLY MEETING - MAY 15, 2026 May 15, 2026 JOHNS, PENDLETON, FAIRBANKS AND FREESE 504 219-1993 1 STATE OF LOUISIANA BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR NEW ORLEANS - BATON ROUGE STEAMSHIP PILOTS FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER QUARTERLY MEETING HELD FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026 At the offices of New Orleans - Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots Association, 2805 Harvard Avenue, Suite 101, Metairie, Louisiana 70006, commencing at 10:00 a.m. REPORTED BY: LESLIE L. NICOSIA CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER NOBRA QUARTERLY MEETING - MAY 15, 2026 May 15, 2026 JOHNS, PENDLETON, FAIRBANKS AND FREESE 504 219-1993 2 1 I N D E X 2 PAGE 3 Title................................. 1 4 Index................................. 2 5 Appearances........................... 3 6 Roll Call............................. 4 7 Adoption of Minutes................... 4 8 Public Comments....................... 5 9 New Business: Recency Discussion................ 5 10 Old Business: 11 BOE - Errors and Omission Insurance......................... 8 12 Deputy Pilot Restriction.......... 8 13 Executive Session incident/Accident Review.......... 19 14 Return to Regular Session............. 19 15 Adjournment........................... 23 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 NOBRA QUARTERLY MEETING - MAY 15, 2026 May 15, 2026 JOHNS, PENDLETON, FAIRBANKS AND FREESE 504 219-1993 3 1 A P P E A R A N C E S 2 3 MEMBERS OF THE BOARD: 4 CAPTAIN LEE JACKSON 5 CAPTAIN CHRIS RITTINER CAPTAIN JEREMY WHITTEMORE 6 7 COUNSEL FOR THE STATE OF LOUIS …

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Mon Mar 23, 2026

Board of Examiners for New Orleans - Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots for the Mississippi River

Board of Examiners for Steamship Pilots to meet March 23

The Board of Examiners for New Orleans - Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots for the Mississippi River will hold its quarterly meeting. The body will address contract ratification and pilot conduct investigations.

Maritime Pilots Institute (MPI) contract ratification
Discussion on Deputy Pilot Vessel Restrictions
Update on annual sexual harassment training
Investigation update regarding Captain Gregory P. Solar's violations of professional standards
Review of pilot incidents and accidents

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SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1______________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR NEW ORLEANS - BATON ROUGE STEAMSHIP PILOTS FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER 2805 Harvard Avenue, Suite 101 Metairie, Louisiana 70006 Telephone: (504) 887-5797 Facsimile: (504) 887-5799 Email: www.nobraexaminers.louisiana.gov ______________________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF QUARTERLY MEETING The Board of Examiners for New Orleans – Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots for the Mississippi River (“BOE”) will hold a quarterly meeting on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The quarterly meeting will be held at: 2805 Harvard Avenue, Suite 101 Metairie, Louisiana 70006 AGENDA 1. Call to order 2. Roll call 3. Adoption of minutes 4. Public comments 5. New business a. Maritime Pilots Institute (“MPI”) – Contract Ratification b. Annual Sexual Harassment Training - Update c. Deputy Pilot Vessel Restrictions – Discussion 6. Old Business a. Pilot incident/accident review b. Investigation into Captain Gregory P. Solar's Violations of Title 46 - Professional and Occupational Standards, Part LXX. River Pilots, Subpart 3. Board of Examiners for the New Orleans and Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots, Chapter 63. Standards of Conduct, § 6312. Recency Requirement, Parts B., B.3, B. 6. and C.; and Immediate Removal from Rotation And Pilot Duties Pursuant To Title 46 - Professional and Occupational Standards, Part LXX. River Pilots, Subpart 3. Boar …

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Wed Feb 11, 2026

Board of Examiners for New Orleans - Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots for the Mississippi River

Board to investigate pilot Captain Gregory P. Solar for alleged violations

The Board of Examiners for New Orleans-Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots will hold a special hearing to investigate alleged violations by Captain Gregory P. Solar. The board will review his compliance with recency requirements and consider immediate removal from pilot duties under state regulations.

Investigation into Captain Gregory P. Solar’s alleged violations of Title 46 standards
Review of recency requirements under § 6312
Possible immediate removal from rotation and pilot duties under § 6405

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BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR NEW ORLEANS - BATON ROUGE STEAMSHIP PILOTS FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER 2805 Harvard Avenue, Suite 101 Metairie, Louisiana 70006 Telephone: (504) 887-5797 Facsimile: (504) 887-5799 Website: www.nobraexaminers. louisiana.gov NOTICE OF SPECIAL HEARING/MEETING The Board of Examiners for New Orleans — Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots for the Mississippi River will hold a special hearing/meeting on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. The special hearing/meeting will be held at 2805 Harvard Avenue, Metairie, Louisiana 70006. The agenda for the special hearing/meeting will be as follows: 1. 2. Call to Order Adoption of minutes Investigation into Captain Gregory P. Solar’s Violations of Title 46 - Professional and Occupational Standards, Part LXX. River Pilots, Subpart 3. Board of Examiners for the New Orleans and Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots, Chapter 63. Standards of Conduct, § 6312. Recency Requirement, Parts B., B.3, B. 6. and C.; and Immediate Removal from Rotation And Pilot Duties Pursuant To Title 46 - Professional and Occupational Standards, Part LXX. River Pilots, Subpart 3. Board of Examiners for the New Orleans and Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots, Chapter 64. Investigations and Enforcement, § 6405. Removal from Duty, Part A. Adjournment Notice of special hearing/meeting posted by: Captain Lee A. Jackson, Jr., President BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR NEW ORLEANS — BATON ROUGE STEAMSHIP PILOTS FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER 2805 Harvard Avenue Metairie, Loui …

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Fri Jan 9, 2026

Board of Examiners for New Orleans - Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots for the Mississippi River

Board to hear sworn complaints and potential removal of two pilots

The Board of Examiners for New Orleans–Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots will hold a special hearing to review sworn complaints against two pilots, including allegations of violations of recency requirements and standards of conduct. The board will also consider immediate removal from duty for the accused pilots.

Captain Gregory P. Solar’s sworn complaint against Captain Victor Calvaruso
Captain Gary Hill’s alleged violations of recency requirements and standards of conduct
Potential immediate removal from rotation and pilot duties for Captain Gary Hill
Captain Gregory P. Solar’s alleged violations of recency requirements and standards of conduct
Potential immediate removal from rotation and pilot duties for Captain Gregory P. Solar

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Page 1 of 2 ______________________________________________________________________________ BOARD OF EXAMINERS FOR NEW ORLEANS - BATON ROUGE STEAMSHIP PILOTS FOR THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER 2805 Harvard Avenue, Suite 101 Metairie, Louisiana 70006 Telephone: (504) 887-5797 Facsimile: (504) 887-5799 Website: www.nobraexaminers.louisiana.gov ______________________________________________________________________________ NOTICE OF SPECIAL HEARING/MEETING The Board of Examiners for New Orleans – Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots for the Mississippi River will hold a special hearing/meeting on Friday, January 9, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. The special hearing/meeting will be held at 2805 Harvard Avenue, Metairie, Louisiana 70006. The agenda for the special hearing/meeting will be as follows: 1. Call to Order 2. Adoption of minutes 3. Public Comments 4. Captain Gregory P. Solar’s Sworn Complaint Against Captain Victor Calvaruso 5. Captain Gary Hill’s Violations of Title 46 - Professional and Occupational Standards, Part LXX. River Pilots, Subpart 3. Board of Examiners for the New Orleans and Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots, Chapter 63. Standards of Conduct, § 6312. Recency Requirement, Parts B., B.3, B. 6. and C.; and Immediate Removal From Rotation And Pilot Duties Pursuant To Title 46 - Professional and Occupational Standards, Part LXX. River Pilots, Subpart 3. Board of Examiners for the New Orleans and Baton Rouge Steamship Pilots, Chapter 64. Investigations and Enforcement, § 6405. Removal from Duty, P …

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