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Tue Aug 18, 2026
Board of Examiners of Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans
Board of Examiners of Bar Pilots meets to review contracts and business
The Board of Examiners of Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans is holding a meeting with agenda items for old business, the board's contracts, and new business. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.
- Old Business
- Board's Contracts
- New Business
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✓ Decided: Board renews contracts for attorney and investigator
The Board of Examiners of Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans approved the renewal of contracts with William Dutel (attorney), Brian Capitelli (attorney), and Mike Helm (investigator). Other items were discussed but not voted on, including handling of a hypothetical marine incident, drug testing protocol, LNG carrier transits, and monthly Cub Pilot reports.
- Approved renewal of contracts with William Dutel, Brian Capitelli, and Mike Helm
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MINUTES
August 18, 2026
0900 Meeting called to order. Examiners C.J. Blache, A.C. Buras and J.R. Robichaux present. Board of Examiners counsel W. Dutel and ABP Superintendent H. Peterson present.
0905 Discussion regarding renewal of contracts with William Dutel (attorney), Brian Capitelli (attorney), and Mike Helm (investigator). Renewal approved.
0910 Discussion regarding the handling of a hypothetical marine incident occurring in SW Pass to clear non-involved Bar Pilots.
0915 Discussion regarding drug testing protocol and documentation in relation to USCG license renewals.
0920 Recess
0955 Re-convene
0956 Board of Review update given by A. Buras.
1005 General discussion regarding handling of LNG carriers and other large vessel transits. Discussion to be held on this topic at upcoming watch meetings.
H. Peterson discussed ABP’s Board of Directors requesting Cub Pilot reports monthly.
Adjournment
Minutes recorded by:
Jeffrey R. Robichaux
Secretary, Board of Examiners of Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans
Fri Apr 10, 2026
Board of Examiners of Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans
✓ Decided: Board renews contracts and issues delinquency letter to pilot
The Board of Examiners renewed contracts for M. Helm, B. Capitelli, and W. Dutel. The Board also issued a Letter of Delinquency to Captain K.M. Becnel regarding continuing education requirements. Cub Pilot Examinations were conducted over two days.
- Approved renewal of contracts for M. Helm, B. Capitelli, and W. Dutel
- Issued Letter of Delinquency to Captain K.M. Becnel
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MINUTES
April 09, 2026
0900 Board of Examiners convenes for Cub Pilot Examination. C.J. Blache, A.C. Buras and J.R. Robichaux present.
1530 Break from testing for the day.
April 10, 2026
0900 Board of Examiners reconvenes for Cub Pilot Examination. C.J. Blache, A.C. Buras and J.R. Robichaux present.
0935 Board of Examiners meeting called to order. Board of Examiners meeting called to order. Christopher J. Blache, Adam C. Buras, Jeffrey R. Robichaux, and Board counsel William Dutel present. Associated Branch Pilots Superintendent Henry J. Peterson also present.
0936 Discussion regarding contract renewals with M. Helm, B. Capitelli, and W. Dutel.
Motion made by C.J. Blache to renew all contracts. Motion accepted.
0937 Discussion regarding Drug and Alcohol testing protocol.
0956 Discussion regarding Continuing Education Program.
Noted that 2026 starts a new 5 year cycle for recording Pilot’s accumulated hours for any Member commissioned prior to 2021.
Requirement for active members is 64 accumulated hours per 5 year cycle.
Requirement includes Sexual Harassment Awareness training annually and Bridge Resource Management for Pilots every 5 years.
Letter of Delinquency to be written and issued to Captain K.M. Becnel.
1023 Board of Review update by A.C. Buras.
1120 Meeting adjourned.
1500 Cub Testing Concluded.
Minutes recorded by:
Jeffrey R. Robichaux
Secretary, Board of Examiners of Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans
Thu Apr 9, 2026
Board of Examiners of Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans
Board of Examiners of Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans meeting
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