Port Agent SouthWest Pass

Southwest Pass Ship Agency and Port Services

Hold your vessels on schedule through the Mississippi River's principal deepwater entrance from the Gulf of Mexico.

VertomCory covers Southwest Pass from the New Orleans office, managing port agency for the diverse vessel traffic entering and leaving the Mississippi via this critical approach channel that handles the vast majority of the river's deep-draught commercial traffic.

The pass is where Gulf pilots hand over to river pilots for the upriver transit to New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the hundreds of riverside terminals beyond.

Smooth River Entrance Operations at Southwest Pass

Keep delays down with bar pilot coordination, river pilot changeover scheduling, and vessel transit management handled by the New Orleans team. US CBP and USCG notifications, pre-arrival vessel documentation, and any pre-clearance regulatory filings are completed ahead of your vessel's transit through the pass.

Anchorage management at the sea buoy and pilot station coordination are handled so your vessel picks up the river pilot and proceeds upriver without unnecessary waiting at the approaches.

Keep the call compliant with US customs, Coast Guard, and Army Corps of Engineers requirements at the river entrance. Channel depth information, vessel traffic management coordination, and any draft-restricted transit scheduling are managed on your behalf.

Keep Your Crew Looked After at Southwest Pass

Get specialist local support for crew and vessel needs during the river transit from the New Orleans office. Stores, provisions, spares, and Cash to Master are coordinated for delivery at upriver berths. Medical assistance is available throughout the transit.

Run your Mississippi River entries through one New Orleans-based team, with 24/7 availability and regular updates on channel conditions and transit timing.