March 15, 2012 All Draft Restrictions Removed

The River Pilots have just advised that all draft restrictions have been removed.  The rainfall has provided sufficient water for safe navigation throughout the entire 43 foot channel.  We will advise you immediately of any changes.

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January 18, 2012 Draft restriction change

The 41 foot draft restriction from Kalama Export up river has been changed to a 42 foot draft restriction.  In addition, the draft alongside the old Harvest States pier has been dredged an additional foot to allow 41 foot draft … Continue reading

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December 20, 2011 Draft restriction update

There is no change anticipated for the upcoming week.  From Kalama down river is 43 feet.  The 41 foot draft restriction up river from Kalama Export remains unchanged.  CRSOA will continue to meet and/or contact the River Pilots and Corps … Continue reading

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December 20, 2011 Annual Christmas Luncheon

Following tradition, the CRSOA enjoyed a December Christmas luncheon with several industry guests at the Red Lion at Jantzen Beach. We would like to thank everyone who joined us last Thursday, to share in annual festivities and wish you all a peaceful holiday season.

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December 12, 2011- Vessels with 43 foot drafts are being piloted from Kalama Export down river.

There has been no change since last week.  Vessels with 43 foot drafts are being piloted from Kalama Export down river.  The 41 foot draft restriction up river from Kalama Export remains in effect.  CRSOA, COLRIP, and the Corps are continuing to … Continue reading

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December 8, 2011 Draft restrictions down river have been lifted

The latest Corps of Engineers Surveys have been reviewed and the draft restrictions from Kalama Export down river have been lifted.  The River Pilots have determined that vessels with 43 foot drafts can navigate safely in that section of the … Continue reading

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December 6, 2011 Kalama Export and down river update

The 42 foot draft restriction for vessels sailing from Kalama Export and down river remains in effect.  River levels have dropped since last week, but the 41 foot draft restriction for vessels sailing upriver from Kalama Export remains unchanged.   … Continue reading

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Vessel General Permits now available

The 2013 draft Vessel General Permit (VGP) and Small Vessel General Permit (sVGP) are now available at http://www.epa.gov/npdes/vessels. The draft VGP, set to replace the current 2008 VGP when it expires in December 2013, would continue to regulate the 26 … Continue reading

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November 28, 2011 Draft restriction update

There is no change since last week’s draft restriction update.  Ships leaving from Kalama Export and down river continue to be limited to 42 feet.  Ships upriver from Kalama Export continue to be limited to 41 feet.  We will immediately … Continue reading

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November 25, 2011

The River Pilots are changing the draft limitation to 42 feet for ships sailing from Kalama Export and down river.  The Corps continues to make good progress on the trouble spots up river from Kalama where it is concentrating its efforts … Continue reading

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