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Tue Jul 7, 2026

Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners for the Port of New Orleans

Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners to review apprentice training and pilot protocols

The Board will discuss training materials and schedules for the next apprentice class. Members will also review reports on pilot compliance, investigations, and the Two-Pilot Protocol seminar.

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AGENDA Meeting Agenda Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners July 7, 2026 9:00 am 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes from June 10, 2026, Meeting 4. Public Comments 5. Apprentice Training • Review materials for 1st meeting of next apprentice class • Schedule MPI • Discuss Mentor Program • Review 1st and 2nd month agendas 6. Executive Session • Report on New Notices to Commissioners • 6/15/26 Unit 9 – Onego Glomma - Other • Report on Current Investigations • 5/27/26 Unit 43 – USS Kerrsarge – Other - Review Findings and Conclusions • Report on Pilot Compliance • Continuing Education • Licenses and Physicals • Review disposition of year-old Notices to Commissioners 7. Executive Director Report 8. BRPPC System Update • Review apprentice evaluations questions • Discuss new website AGENDA 9. Committee Reports • Safe Navigation • Professional Development – Review Pharos summary report on Two-Pilot Protocol Seminar 10. Schedule meeting to complete the new two-man protocol and discuss eliminating protocol from name 11. Schedule VTS training for the 3 remaining pilots – Consider developing a VTS curriculum for future 12. Work on developing MRTIS training 13. Review Pilot Recency Reports 14. Develop list of contacts/relationships of industry partners to maintain contact 15. Annual Board of Review Report 16. New Business 17. Adjournment
Wed Jun 10, 2026

Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners for the Port of New Orleans

Board reviews apprentice training and pilot compliance in June meeting

The Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners will discuss the final month of apprentice training and commissioning activities, review evaluation counts, and approve minutes from the May 11 meeting. The board will also receive an executive director report and system update, review pilot compliance, and discuss new protocols and training curriculum development.

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AGENDA Meeting Agenda Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners June 10, 2026 9:00 am 2728 Athania Pkwy Metairie, LA 70002 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes from May 11, 2026, Meeting 4. Public Comments 5. Apprentice Training • Discuss final month of apprenticeship and commissioning activities • Review evaluation counts • Review checklist for completion of apprenticeship program • Carryover apprentice planning 6. Executive Session • Report on New Notices to Commissioners • 5/17/26 Unit 15 –OSLO BULK 1 – Machinery Failure • 5/18/26 Unit 103 – TP Intrepid – Machinery Failure • 5/27/26 Unit 43 – USS Kerrsarge – Other • 6/3/26 Unit – African Inspiration – Machinery Failure • Report on Current Investigations • 4/22/26 Unit 82 and Unit 101 – APL California – Complaint (Alleged Damage) – Review and sign final Findings and Conclusions. • Report on Pilot Compliance • Continuing Education • Licenses and Physicals • Review disposition of year-old Notices to Commissioners 7. Executive Director Report AGENDA 8. BRPPC System Update – Shane Steinkamp 9. Committee Reports • Safe Navigation • Professional Development 10. Discuss process to complete the new two-man protocol 11. Development of VTS curriculum 12. Development of MRTIS training 13. Planning for next apprentice class 14. New Business 15. Adjournment
Mon May 11, 2026

Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners for the Port of New Orleans

Board reviews pilot training and vessel incident reports in May meeting

The Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners for the Port of New Orleans will review apprentice training progress, discuss a June training agenda, and receive an executive director report on Vessel Traffic System (VTS) training. The meeting also includes an executive session to review vessel incident reports and pilot compliance matters.

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✓ Decided: Board approves commissioning of seven apprentices for July 1, 2026

The Board approved the April 1, 2026, meeting minutes and set the training agenda and trip quotas for June. Seven apprentices met evaluation requirements and will be sent for commissioning on July 1, 2026. The Board also reviewed several machinery failure reports during an executive session.

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AGENDA Meeting Agenda Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners May 11, 2026 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes from April 1, 2026, Meeting 4. Public Comments 5. Apprentice Training • Review June Training Agenda • Discuss progress of apprentices • Review evaluation counts 6. Executive Session • Report on New Notices to Commissioners • 4/12/26 Unit 78 – Carnival Liberty – Steering Failure • 4/19/26 Unit 181 - Methane Julia Louise – Machinery Failure • 4/19/26 Unit 110 – Methane Julia Louise – Machinery Failure • 4/22/26 Unit 82 and Unit 101 – APL California – Complaint (Alleged Damage) • 4/24/26 Unit – Julie F – Machinery Failure • 5/4/26 Unit 152 – Mykonos Sea – Machinery Failure • 5/5/26 Unit 177 – Flag Filia – Grounding (tugs required)/Machinery Failure • Report on Current Investigations • Report on Pilot Compliance • Continuing Education • Licenses and Physicals • Review disposition of year-old Notices to Commissioners 7. Executive Director Report – Report on VTS Training AGENDA 8. BRPPC System Update 9. Committee Reports • Safe Navigation • Professional Development - Two Man Training Seminar Summary 10. Development of VTS and MRTIS training curriculum 11. Nathan Ankerson 12. New Business 13. Adjournment
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MINUTES Meeting Agenda Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners May 11, 2026 1. Meeting called to order at 9:00 am 2. In Attendance: Capt. Shannon Marks, Capt. Blaine Donner, Capt. Jace Eschete, Michael Delesdernier (Executive Director) and Mary Delesdernier (Executive Staff) 3. Meeting Minutes from April 1, 2026, were approved with no changes. 4. No Public Comments 5. Apprentice Training • Reviewed June Training Agenda for June 3, 2026, 9am. • Assigned trip quotas – 14 Route trips / 24 harbor trips. No assigned harbor weeks for June. • Discuss progress of apprentices • Reviewed evaluation counts. Seven apprentices have the needed 70 evaluations and 1 is only one short. • Information for seven of the apprentices will be sent to Boards and Commissions for commissioning on July 1, 2026. One apprentice will be commissioned at a later date. 6. Executive Session • Report on New Notices to Commissioners • 4/12/26 Unit 78 (Jason Grubs) – Carnival Liberty – Steering Failure - Reviewed and confirmed Machinery Failure • 4/19/26 Unit 181 (Aaron Sidora) - Methane Julia Louise – Machinery Failure - Reviewed and confirmed Machinery Failure • 4/19/26 Unit 110 (Jake Wilkinson) – Methane Julia Louise – Machinery Failure - Reviewed and confirmed Machinery Failure • 4/22/26 Unit 82 (Chad Gonzales) and Unit 101 (Christopher Hoo) – APL California – Complaint (Alleged Damage) – Determined further investigation is needed. Executive Director will draft a F …
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Wed Apr 1, 2026

Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners for the Port of New Orleans

Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners reviews apprentice training and pilot compliance

The Board will review the May training agenda and the progress of apprentices. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss pilot compliance, current investigations, and specific gyro issues regarding Unit 23.

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✓ Decided: Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners approves March meeting minutes

The Board approved the minutes from the March 4, 2026, meeting. Members reviewed apprentice training progress and the May training agenda. The Board also confirmed a machinery failure regarding a March 6 notice for Unit 23.

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AGENDA Meeting Agenda Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners April 1, 2026 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes from March 4, 2026, Meeting 4. Public Comments 5. Apprentice Training • Review May Training Agenda • Discuss progress of apprentices • Review evaluation counts 6. Executive Session • Report on New Notices to Commissioners • 3/6/26 Unit 23 - Eva – Other – Gyro Issues • Report on Current Investigations • Report on Pilot Compliance • Continuing Education • Licenses and Physicals • Review disposition of year-old Notices to Commissioners 7. Executive Director Report • Board and Commissions new contact. 8. BRPPC System Update 9. Committee Reports • Safe Navigation • Professional Development - Two Man Training Seminar AGENDA 10. Development of VTS and MRTIS training curriculum 11. New Business 12. Adjournment
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MINUTES Meeting Agenda Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners April 1, 2026 1. Meeting called to order at 9:00 am 2. In Attendance: Capt. Blaine Donner, Capt. Jace Eschete, Michael Delesdernier (Executive Director) and Mary Delesdernier (Executive Staff) 3. Meeting Minutes from March 4, 2026, were approved with no changes. 4. No Public Comments 5. Apprentice Training • Reviewed May Training Agenda • Discuss progress of apprentices • Met with each apprentice • Reviewed evaluation counts • Discussed need for Boards and Commissions application to be completed. 6. Executive Session • Report on New Notices to Commissioners • 3/6/26 Unit 23 - Eva – Other – Gyro Issues - Reviewed and confirmed Machinery Failure • No current investigations to report • Report on Pilot Compliance • Report given on Continuing Education • Report given on Licenses and Physicals. Discussed government shutdown and how it affects those pilots currently renewing their licenses. • Reviewed disposition of one year-old Notices to Commissioners and it was a non-issue. 7. Executive Director Report • Board and Commissions new contact – Christian Courson, Director of Boards and Commissions and Sherry Lassere, Deputy Director of Boards and Commissions MINUTES 8. Update on BRPPC System given 9. Committee Reports • Safe Navigation – Capt Donner gave update • Professional Development – Discussed the Two Man Training Seminar scheduled for May 5 and May 7. Rev …
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Wed Mar 4, 2026

Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners for the Port of New Orleans

Board reviews pilot training, vessel incidents, and harbor navigation rules

The Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners meets to discuss apprentice training progress, review vessel incident reports, and consider changes to navigation rules for the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal. The meeting includes updates from the Executive Director and committee reports on safe navigation and professional development.

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✓ Decided: Board approves February minutes and confirms six machinery failure reports

The Board approved the February 4, 2026, meeting minutes. During an executive session, the Board reviewed and confirmed machinery failure reports for six different units. VTS training for apprentices and deputies was cancelled due to USCG closures from a partial government shutdown.

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AGENDA Meeting Agenda Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners March 4, 2026 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes from February 4, 2026, Meeting 4. Public Comments 5. Apprentice Training • Review April Training Agenda • Discuss progress of apprentices • Review evaluation counts • Debrief on BRMP / Sam Stephenson training 6. Executive Session • Report on New Notices to Commissioners • 2/9/26 Unit 189 - Chem Broadway – Other – Unsafe Berth • 2/14/26 Unit 123 – Suzanna D -Other – Main engine sensor malfunction • 2/15/26 Unit 132 – SM Falcon – Machinery Failure • 2/17/26 Unit 118 – Calobra – Other – Faulty Gyro compass • 2/24/26 Unit 49 – MSC Dubai VII – Machinery Failure • 2/25/26 Unit 105 – Valentia Blue – Machinery Failure • Report on Current Investigations • Report on Pilot Compliance • Continuing Education • Licenses and Physicals • Review disposition of year-old Notices to Commissioners 7. Executive Director Report • Report on meeting with Dr Bourgeios and review forms AGENDA 8. BRPPC System Update 9. Committee Reports • Safe Navigation • Professional Development - Two Man Training Seminar 10. Review responses to changes for tanker LOA requirements for Tier 1 & 2 deputies 11. VTS Training – April (subject to USCG closures) 12. Development of VTS and MRTIS training curriculum 13. USCG / VTS Incident & Hazardous Condition Reporting Guidelines 14. Discuss eliminating Pilot licens …
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MINUTES Meeting Minutes Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners March 4, 2026 1. Meeting called to order at 9:00 am 2. In Attendance: Capt. Shannon Marks, Capt. Blaine Donner, Capt. Jace Eschete, Michael Delesdernier (Executive Director) and Mary Delesdernier (Executive Staff) 3. Meeting Minutes from February 4, 2026, were approved with no changes. 4. No Public Comments 5. Apprentice Training • Reviewed April Training Agenda • Discussed progress of apprentices • Reviewed evaluation counts • Debriefed on BRMP / Sam Stephenson training • Discussed trip sheets and requested apprentices to all log trips the same way 6. Executive Session • Report on New Notices to Commissioners • 2/9/26 Unit 189 – Twin Delight – Other – Unsafe Berth - Reviewed and confirmed Machinery Failure • 2/14/26 Unit 123 – Suzanna D -Other – Main engine sensor malfunction - Reviewed and confirmed Machinery Failure • 2/15/26 Unit 132 – SM Falcon – Machinery Failure - Reviewed and confirmed Machinery Failure • 2/17/26 Unit 118 – Calobra – Other – Faulty Gyro compass - Reviewed and confirmed Machinery Failure • 2/24/26 Unit 49 – MSC Dubai VII – Machinery Failure - Reviewed and confirmed Machinery Failure • 2/25/26 Unit 105 – Valentia Blue – Machinery Failure - Reviewed and confirmed Machinery Failure • No current investigations to report MINUTES • Report on Pilot Compliance • Report given on Continuing Education • Report given on Licenses and Physicals …
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Wed Feb 4, 2026

Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners for the Port of New Orleans

Board discusses pilot license requirements and apprentice training

The Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners will review apprentice progress and 2027 applications. Members will discuss the potential elimination of pilot license requirements for the Inner Harbor Navigation Canal to Lake Pontchartrain. The meeting includes an executive session to report on vessel incidents and investigations.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2027 apprentice applications and continuing education credits

The Board approved the 2027 Apprentice Application for distribution and granted 10 hours of continuing education for pilots attending the Gulf Coast Pilot Seminar. The commission also reviewed vessel incident notices and discussed potential changes to tanker length eligibility for deputies.

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AGENDA Meeting Agenda Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners February 4, 2026 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes from January 7, 202, Meeting 4. Public Comments 5. Apprentice Training • Review March Training Agenda • Discuss progress of apprentices • Review evaluation counts • Debrief on completed Pivot Point and MPI training • Review Ajubita trips • Discuss BRMP / Sam Stephenson training 6. Executive Session • Report on New Notices to Commissioners • 1/20/26 Unit 1 - Chem Broadway – Other – Unsafe Berth • 1/25/26 Unit 199 – Orion Spirit – Machinery Failure • 1/28/26 Unit 55 – Global Journey – Other – Near Miss • Report on Current Investigations • Report on Pilot Compliance • Continuing Education • Licenses and Physicals • Review disposition of year-old Notices to Commissioners 7. Executive Director Report • Pilot Assistance Program • VTS Training AGENDA 8. BRPP System Update 9. Committee Reports • Safe Navigation • Professional Development - Two Man Training Seminar 10. Review report on dockings for all pilots 11. Review 2027 Apprentice Application 12. Review tanker LOA requirements for Tier 1 & 2 deputies 13. Discuss eliminating Pilot license requirement for Inner Harbor Navigation Canal to Lake Pontchartrain 14. Review CFRs for vessel deficiencies needed to be reported to USCG 15. Create commissioner agenda to present at Quarterly Association meeting • Deficiency rep …
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MINUTES Meeting Agenda Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners February 4, 2026 1. Meeting called to order at 9:30 am 2. In Attendance: Capt. Shannon Marks, Capt. Blaine Donner, Capt. Jace Eschete, Michael Delesdernier (Executive Director) and Mary Delesdernier (Executive Staff) 3. The Meeting Minutes from January 7, 2026, were approved with no changes. 4. No Public Comments 5. Apprentice Training • Reviewed March Training Agenda • Discussed progress of apprentices • Reviewed evaluation counts – Executive Director to contact apprentices who are on the low end of the evaluation count • Debriefed on completed Pivot Point and MPI training • Reviewed Ajubita trips – Confirmed he has completed outstanding trips • Discussed BRMP / Sam Stephenson training 6. Executive Session • Report on New Notices to Commissioners • 1/20/26 Unit 1 - Chem Broadway – Other – Unsafe Berth - Reviewed and determined to be a non-issue. Will be filed in the hold for one year file. • 1/25/26 Unit 199 – Orion Spirit – Machinery Failure - Reviewed and confirmed Machinery Failure. • 1/28/26 Unit 55 – Global Journey – Other – Near Miss - Reviewed and determined to be a non-issue. Will be filed in the hold for one year file. • No current investigations to report • Report on Pilot Compliance • Report given on Continuing Education • Report given on Licenses and Physicals. Email has been sent to CRPPA for those on sick pay who cannot pilot until a current physical …
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Wed Jan 7, 2026

Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners for the Port of New Orleans

Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners to review apprentice training and vessel incidents

The Board will discuss apprentice progress and training agendas. Members will enter an executive session to review reports on vessel machinery failures, groundings, and damage complaints. The meeting also includes updates on pilot appointments and the apprentice application qualification process.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews vessel incidents and confirms machinery failures

The Board approved the December 3, 2025, meeting minutes. During an executive session, the Board reviewed several vessel notices, confirming machinery failures for multiple units and determining other incidents to be non-issues.

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AGENDA Meeting Agenda Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners January 7, 2026 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes from December 3, 2025, Meeting 4. Public Comments 5. Apprentice Training • Review March Training Agenda • Discuss progress of apprentices • Review January/February additional trainings • Review Neil Ajubita trips – short 6 route / 11 harbor 6. Executive Session • Report on New Notices to Commissioners • 12/7/25 Unit 101 – Maryam D – Machinery Failure • 12/7/25 Unit 101 – Maryam D – Machinery Failure • 12/10/25 Unit 47 – Torm Gwendolyn – Wake Damage/Complaint • 12/11/25 Unit 108 – Tymfi – Grounding (tugs required) • 12/12/25 Unit 146 – Hafnia Africa – Machinery Failure • 12/20/25 Unit 58 – Navigation OL - Other • 12/24/25 Unit 101 – Venture Acadia – Alleged damage to dock • 12/26/25 Unit 153 - The Sheriff – Machinery Failure • 1/1/26 Unit 61– The Sheriff – Machinery Failure • 1/1/26 Unit 121 – The Sheriff – Machinery Failure • 1/2/26 Unit 141 – CL Hengyang – Machinery Failure • 1/3/26 Unit 180 – African Pelican – Complaint (Alleged Damage) • Report on Current Investigations AGENDA • Report on Pilot Compliance • Continuing Education • Licenses and Physicals • Review disposition of year-old Notices to Commissioners 7. Executive Director Report 8. Update on Deputy Pilots moving to Tier 2 9. Committee Reports • Safe Navigation • Professional Development - Two Man Training Semin …
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MINUTES Meeting Minutes Board of River Port Pilot Commissioners January 7, 2026 1. Meeting called to order at 9am 2. In Attendance: Capt. Shannon Marks, Capt. Baline Donner, Capt. Jace Eschete, Michael Delesdernier (Executive Director) and Mary Delesdernier (Executive Staff) 3. The Meeting Minutes from the December 3, 2025, meeting was approved with no changes. 4. No Public Comments 5. Apprentice Training • March Training Agenda was reviewed • Discussed the progress of apprentices • Reviewed the schedule of January/February additional trainings • Reviewed apprentice trips 6. Executive Session • Report on New Notices to Commissioners • 12/7/25 Unit 101 – Maryam D – Machinery Failure - Reviewed and confirmed Machinery Failure. • 12/7/25 Unit 100 – Maryam D – Machinery Failure - Reviewed and confirmed Machinery Failure. • 12/10/25 Unit 47 – Torm Gwendolyn – Wake Damage/Complaint - Reviewed and determined to be a non-issue. Will be filed in the hold for one year file. • 12/11/25 Unit 108 – Tymfi – Grounding (tugs required) - Reviewed and determined to be a non-issue. Will be filed in the hold for one year file. • 12/12/25 Unit 146 – Hafnia Africa – Machinery Failure - Reviewed and confirmed Machinery Failure. • 12/20/25 Unit 58 – Navigation OL – Other - Reviewed and determined to be a non- issue. Will be filed in the hold for one year file. • 12/24/25 Unit 101 – Venture Acadia – Alleged damage to dock - Reviewed and determined to be …
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