Board of Examiners of Bar Pilots for the Port of New Orleans public meetings in 2022
5 substantive meetings from 2022, 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 for the Port of New Orleans is meeting to discuss old and new business. The agenda includes a review of draft guidelines for LNG vessels and a Board of Review item.
- Review of draft guidelines for LNG vessels
- Board of Review
The Board received proposed guidelines from Venture Global regarding LNG vessels at the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River. The Board stated it will issue a continuing education course specific to LNG vessels at an appropriate time.
- Acknowledged receipt of Venture Global proposed guidelines for LNG vessels
- Proposed future issuance of an LNG vessel continuing education course
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 to address old and new business. The agenda includes discussions on training and policy updates.
- LNG Training
- Sexual Harassment Policy
- Review of Medical Report
The Board discussed a violation of the annual sexual harassment training requirement by Capt. Jason C. Mott. The Board also entered an executive session and noted it is awaiting a 'Fit for Duty' report from Dr. Rashad Saeed regarding Capt. Scott T. Messa.
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session (3-0)
- Approved motion to send letter to Capt. J.C. Mott regarding continuing education violation of Sexual Harassment Policy (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 will hold a meeting to address old business, board reviews, and incident reviews. The agenda also includes items under new business.
The Board approved an initial investigation into events involving the M/T Vestholmen from August 22-23, 2022. Additionally, the Board decided to take no action against pilot Karsten M. Becnel regarding a separate incident.
- Entered Executive Session with investigator Mike Helm (3-0)
- Approved initial investigation into M/T Vestholmen events of August 22-23, 2022
- Appointed independent investigator to conduct M/T Vestholmen investigation
- Approved taking no action against pilot Karsten M. Becnel (2-0)
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 handle old business, examine cub pilots, and discuss new business. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific items detailed.
- Examination of cub pilots
The Board examined and passed three Cub Pilots for commissioning. The Board also approved amendments to the Bridge Policy and continuing education credit rules.
- Recommended John S. Pharis, Kyle R. Riggins, and Samuel H. Ybos to the Governor for commissioning as Bar Pilots (3-0)
- Amended Bridge Policy regarding who may accompany a Bar Pilot on the bridge (3-0)
- Approved up to 24 hours of continuing education credits for ride-a-longs or observation trips outside Bar Pilot jurisdiction (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 discuss several items including a COVID policy presentation, sexual harassment prevention, a review of a received letter, cruise ships, and statutes, rules, and regulations. The agenda also includes old and new business items.
- COVID Policy (Dr. Tamimie)
- Sexual Harassment Prevention
- Review of letter received by the Board
- Cruise Ships
- Review of Statutes, Rules, and Regulation
The Board updated its Emergency COVID-19 Policy regarding testing and fitness for duty. It also decided to take no action on a previous resolution from Associated Branch Pilots and addressed sexual harassment training requirements.
- Decided to take no action regarding the August 3, 2021 resolution by Associated Branch Pilots (3-0)
- Approved sending letters to Bar Pilots who did not complete 2021 annual sexual harassment prevention training (3-0)
- Approved amendment to Emergency COVID-19 Policy requiring testing upon symptoms and medical clearance after positive results (3-0)