Sharpe and Merkel partnered in a discussion for the Crescent River Port Pilots’ Association. The subject of the panel was pilots’ duties under the “reasonably prudent pilot” standard as applied in the context of a “two-pilot protocol”. The protocol, intended to maximize safety, calls for two pilots at the helm, one designated as a Navigation Pilot and the other as a Resource Pilot. Together, they must board the ship and serve as a team while the ship is in transit within pilotage waters. The panel discussion led to a healthy Q&A, providing a wealth of information and deliverables. At the close of the discussion, Sharpe and Merkel were invited on a tour of the facility to see real-time action of Crescent River Port Pilots at work.
The Crescent River Port Pilots’ Association is commissioned by the State to provide Louisiana’s offering of safe commerce and tourism. The extraordinary business of the river includes imports and exports from 90 different nations making Louisiana’s port system the busiest port complex in the world. Crescent River Port Pilots take command on the Lower Mississippi as the only American on board foreign ships to safely navigate a 105 mile stretch of the Mighty Mississippi. For additional information on how Crescent Pilots mitigate risks, protect the environment, and command ships from 90 different countries to navigate the Mighty Mississippi River Click Here to visit their website.
