The Crescent River Port Pilots' Foundation is honored to be the Presenting Sponsor for the 1st annual St. Tammany Parish “You Night -- Breast Cancer Survivor Fashion Show". We commend each of the survivor models on their courage to walk the stage, persevere and live full lives. Crescent River Port Pilots serve you on Louisiana waterways that are rated as one of the most difficult and treacherous routes in North America. Crescent Pilots transport nearly 560 million tons of cargo on the Mississippi River each year. This transportation is vital to Louisiana’s economy. Pilotage plays an intricate role in the maritime economy generating over 380,000 jobs and $37 billion in national economic output. The five ports on the Mississippi River handle more tonnage than any other port in the world. More the 17,000 vessel movements travel New Orleans waterways annually. Centuries ago, rogue pilots monitored the mighty Mississippi River in hopes of catching the first sight of an incoming ship. Competition was fierce and dangerous, and obstacles were everywhere in this aggressive environment. In a move to put safety as a priority, the government turned to regulating and licensing of pilots in 1908 to insure the safety of the community and the safety of the river boat pilots. With most ships coming in from foreign lands, language barriers were difficult and are still a challenge today. Safety remains critical as pilots climb 30' swaying rope ladders on moving ships, day or night, rain or shine. Crescent River Port Pilots proudly report a 99.98% safety rating and consider it a privilege to be a integral part of the economy of our state. On behalf of the Crescent River Port Pilots and our family members, congratulations to all of the models who are walking the runway tonight and inspiring us through their journeys. Sincerely, The Crescent River Port Pilots’ Foundation
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