June 30, 2020 Tuesday
USCG Houston / Galveston Sector – Captain Jason Smith COTP
Hurricane Season
June 1st – November 30th
Be prepared
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update
NOAA Weather
GMZ300-302015-
Synopsis for High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 60
nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays
215 AM CDT Tue Jun 30 2020
.SYNOPSIS FOR HIGH ISLAND TO MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL OUT 60 NM...
Moderate to strong onshore flow means Caution flags over the
waters will continue at least through this morning. While winds
may diminish slightly this afternoon, caution flags may be needed
for the rest of the day, and in any case, will likely be needed
again tonight with southerly flow between 15 and 20 knots creating
4 to 5 foot seas. Lighter onshore flow and subsiding seas is
expected midweek.
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Houston // Open to all vessel traffic
Galveston / Texas City // Open to all vessel traffic
Freeport // Open to all vessel
NOAA Weather Service
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">NOAA HOUSTON
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">NOAA GALVESTON, TEXAS CITY
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tuesday
Mostly Cloudy
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Currently 82° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Low 80° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">High 92° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Humidity 82%
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barometer 29.90 in / 1012.9 mb
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dewpoint 76° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Visibility 8 miles
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Heat Index 89° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wind S 9 mph
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tuesday
Partly Cloudy with Haze
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Currently 84° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Low 84° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">High 85° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Humidity 82%
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barometer 29.92 in / 1013.2 mb
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dewpoint 82° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Visibility 5 miles
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Heat Index 95° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wind S 18 mph
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Currently 82° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Low 80° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">High 88° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Humidity 82%
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barometer 29.91 in / 1012.8 mb
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dewpoint 76° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Visibility 7 miles
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Heat Index 89° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wind S 14 mph
Today: <span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A slight chance of showers before 9am, then a slight chance of light rain showers between 9am
and 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 5 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 96.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Independence Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 96.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 93.<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 84. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 81.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81.
Independence Day: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81.
Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81.
Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87.<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
Today: <span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A 10 percent chance of light rain showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88.
Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Independence Day: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80.
Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79.
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Rip Current Statement
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">409 PM CDT Mon Jun 29 2020
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">TXZ436>438-300515-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">/O.EXT.KHGX.RP.S.0027.000000T0000Z-200630T1500Z/
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Matagorda Islands-Brazoria Islands-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">409 PM CDT Mon Jun 29 2020
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING...
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected along Gulf facing
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">* WHERE...Matagorda Islands, Brazoria Islands and Galveston
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> Island and Bolivar Peninsula Counties.
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">* WHEN...Through Tuesday morning.
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> from shore into deeper water.
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">float. Don`t swim against the current. If able, swim in a
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">shore and call or wave for help.
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Maximum Deep Drafts - Houston / Galveston Bay
<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">PORTS NOAA/NOS Water Levels (above MLLW) @ 0703 hrs
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Pier 21 - POGA
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2.1 ft Falling = 47’01”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Galveston Bay Entrance
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2.1 ft Falling = 47’01”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Eagle Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2.3 ft Steady = 47’03”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Manchester
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2.5 ft Rising = 47’05”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Morgan’s Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2.3 ft Rising = 47’03”
<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Winds – Houston / Galveston Bay PORTS, NOAA/NOS @ 0703 hrs
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Pier 21 - POGA
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">10 knots from SSW gusts to 16 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Galveston Bay Entrance
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">19 knots from SSW gusts to 25 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Eagle Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">17 knots from S gusts to 22 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Manchester
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5 knots from SSW gusts to 11 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Morgan’s Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">9 knots from S gusts to 12 knots
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">MARSEC LEVEL 1
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<span-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">NOAA Weather Galveston Bay & Matagorda Bay
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FZUS54 KHGX 300715
CWFHGX
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
215 AM CDT Tue Jun 30 2020
Upper Texas coastal waters from High Island to the Matagorda Ship
Channel out 60 nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays
Seas are provided as a range of the average height of the highest
1/3 of the waves...along with the occasional height of the average
highest 10 percent of the waves.
GMZ300-302015-
Synopsis for High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 60
nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays
215 AM CDT Tue Jun 30 2020
.SYNOPSIS FOR HIGH ISLAND TO MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL OUT 60 NM...
Moderate to strong onshore flow means Caution flags over the
waters will continue at least through this morning. While winds
may diminish slightly this afternoon, caution flags may be needed
for the rest of the day, and in any case, will likely be needed
again tonight with southerly flow between 15 and 20 knots creating
4 to 5 foot seas. Lighter onshore flow and subsiding seas is
expected midweek.
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GMZ335-302015-
Galveston Bay-
215 AM CDT Tue Jun 30 2020
...Small Craft Should Exercise Caution...
.TODAY...South winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy
to choppy. A slight chance of sprinkles in the morning.
.TONIGHT...South winds around 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy to choppy.
.WEDNESDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters
slightly choppy.
.THURSDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...South winds around 10 knots becoming southwest
after midnight. Bay waters smooth to slightly choppy becoming
smooth after midnight.
.FRIDAY...West winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest in the
afternoon. Bay waters smooth.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds around 10 knots. Bay waters
smooth to slightly choppy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight.
.SATURDAY...West winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest in the
afternoon. Bay waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters
smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after
midnight.
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GMZ330-302015-
Matagorda Bay-
215 AM CDT Tue Jun 30 2020
...Small Craft Should Exercise Caution...
.TODAY...South winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters choppy.
.TONIGHT...South winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters choppy.
.WEDNESDAY...South winds around 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy to choppy.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters
slightly choppy.
.THURSDAY...South winds around 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to
slightly choppy.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...South winds around 10 knots becoming 5 to
10 knots after midnight. Bay waters smooth to slightly choppy
becoming smooth after midnight.
.FRIDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...South winds around 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to
slightly choppy.
.SATURDAY...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming south in the
afternoon. Bay waters smooth.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy.
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GMZ350-355-302015-
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out
20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM-
215 AM CDT Tue Jun 30 2020
...Small Craft Should Exercise Caution...
.TODAY...South winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet.
.TONIGHT...South winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...South winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet.
.THURSDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...South winds around 10 knots becoming southwest
after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
.FRIDAY...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 feet.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 feet. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
.SATURDAY...West winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southwest 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 feet. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 feet. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
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GMZ370-375-302015-
Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to
60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM-
215 AM CDT Tue Jun 30 2020
...Small Craft Should Exercise Caution...
.TODAY...South winds 15 to 25 knots becoming 15 to 20 knots in
the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 feet.
.TONIGHT...South winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet with
occasional seas up to 6 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...South winds 15 to 20 knots decreasing to 10 to
15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet.
.THURSDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots decreasing to 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...South winds around 10 knots becoming southwest
after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
.FRIDAY...Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 feet.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 feet.
.SATURDAY...West winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southwest 5 to
10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 feet. A slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the morning.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 feet. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">NOAA USGULF Offshore Waters Weather
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">KHOU WEATHER
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Galveston WEB Cams
https://www.galveston.com/webcams/
<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Kemah WEB Cams
https://saltwater-recon.com/kemah-seabrook/
https://www.weatherbug.com/weather-camera/
<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Baytown WEB Cams
https://www.weatherbug.com/weather-camera/
https://www.meteoblue.com/en/weather/forecast/webcams/baytown_united-states-of-america_4672731
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Port of Houston Authority<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">
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ACOE Project Depth for Houston Ship Channel<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">45 feet/13.72 meters up to Shell / Enterprise
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">40 feet/12.19 meters up to S.P. Slip
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">36 feet/10.97 meters to the Turning Basin
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">40 feet/12.19 meters Barbour’s Cut Channel
<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">40 feet/12.19 meters Bayport Channel
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Please note the above information is based on the Corp of Engineers – Project draft for the Houston Ship Channel, if you have a question
regarding deep draft in Houston Ship Channel or alongside a berth, please contact our operations department
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">HSC Air Drafts Restrictions
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Power Lines
<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Power Lines
<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Fred Hartman
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Jesse Jones
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Sidney Sherman
197’ (Morgan’s Point)
197’ (below Fred Hartman Bridge – Baytown)<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">175' (Baytown/LaPorte Bridge)
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">197’ (Battleship Texas)
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">175' (Beltway 8 Bridge)
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">197’ (Power Plant)
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">135' (Loop 610 Bridge)
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Port of Texas City
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The Texas City Ship Channel is approximately 11 miles from GB Buoy
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">The ACOE project draft for the TXCSC is 45’00 FW at MLT from the GB BUOY to Valero Dock # 42, the channel above project draft is
40’00 FW at MLT. The length on the final approach from the Houston, Galveston, Texas City tri-channel split is approximately 6 miles, the width is approximately a 400 ft bottom, the Turning Basin is approximately 4,200 ft long and 1,200 ft wide with a maximum
deep draft of 45 ft FW at MLT, and is navigable day or night with no air draft restrictions. Only TX City Docks with 45’00” maximum deep draft at MLT are TC # 41, & 42
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Port of Galveston
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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#051423">The Galveston Ship Channel is approximately miles from GB Buoy
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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#051423">The ACOE project draft for the GSC is 45’00” FW. The narrowest point is approximately 1,200 ft wide with no air draft restrictions.
At the POGA berths the maximum deep draft varies from 32’00” to 40’00” at MLT,
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Port of Freeport is located three miles from deep water, the channel is 400 ft wide and ACOE project maximum deep draft at MLW is
45’00”.
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