Board of Examiners of Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans public meetings in 2021
5 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Examiners of Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans
The Board of Examiners of Bar Pilots will meet at the Dutel Law Firm in Mandeville. The agenda includes old business, a board of review, and new business.
The Board discussed a resolution from A.B.P. regarding the dispatching of two Bar Pilots on cruise ships. The Board voted to take the matter under advisement to determine if action is necessary.
- Voted to take A.B.P. resolution on cruise ship dispatching under advisement (2-1)
Board of Examiners of Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans
The Board of Examiners of Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans will meet via Zoom to discuss contract reviews. The agenda also includes discussions regarding continuing education policy and a Team Piloting Course.
- Review of Contracts
- Continuing Education Policy
- Team Piloting Course
The Board ratified contracts for its independent investigator, complaint counsel, and general counsel. It also reinstated the Continuing Education Policy and mandated the completion of a specific piloting course for all Bar Pilots.
- Ratified contracts for Michael G. Helm (independent investigator), Brian J. Capitelli (independent complaint counsel), and William J. Dutel (general counsel) (3-0)
- Approved contract for Michael G. Helm from May 9, 2021 through May 8, 2024 (3-0)
- Approved contract for Brian J. Capitelli from May 9, 2021 through May 8, 2024 (3-0)
- Approved contract for William J. Dutel from Dec 1, 2020 through November 30, 2023 (3-0)
- Reinstated Continuing Education Policy retroactively effective January 1, 2021 (3-0)
- Required all Bar Pilots to complete Maritime Pilots Institute’s Team Piloting Course by December 31, 2021 (3-0)
Board of Examiners of Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans
The Board of Examiners of Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans is meeting to conduct a review of historical statutes.
- Review of historical statutes
The Board met to conduct a historical review and discussion of statutes regarding Bar Pilots and the Board of Examiners of Bar Pilots. No formal actions or votes were recorded.
Board of Examiners of Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans
The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate. It lists the meeting date, time, and board members but contains no specific action items or discussion topics.
The Board of Examiners of Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans conducted examinations for three applicants. Following the exams, the board voted to recommend all three individuals to the Governor for commissioning.
- Recommended Bryant J. Badeaux, Stephen A. Steinmuller, and Gary E. Taylor to the Governor for commissioning as Bar Pilots (3-0)
Board of Examiners of Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans
The Board of Examiners will meet to discuss matters regarding cruise ships and COVID-19 policies. The agenda also includes a discussion on cub pilots.
- Cruise ships
- COVID Policy
- Cub pilots
The Board approved an amended COVID-19 Emergency Policy requiring unvaccinated Bar Pilots to undergo testing. The policy establishes criteria for being considered 'fully vaccinated' and outlines restrictions for those who test positive. The policy took effect immediately.
- Approved Amended COVID-19 Emergency Policy (3-0)