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Subject: | FREEPORT CONDITION UPDATE | Date: | Saturday, August 30, 2003 | Priority: | Normal | Notice: | FREEPORT PILOTS ADVISING THEY WILL CONDUCT BUSINESS AS USUAL UNTIL THEY RECEIVE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM LOCAL U.S. COAST GUARD ADVISIING OTHER.
SEAWAY TERMINAL HAS SAILED ALL VESSELS FROM THER TERMINAL DUE TO TS GRACE. TERMINAL WILL ADVISE ON OPERATIONS AM 31/AUG.
THE FOLLOWING IS U.S. COAST GUARD MSIB FOR HOUSTON/GALVESTON/FREEPORT Marine Safety Information Bulletin 18-03 August 30, 2003
Tropical Storm GRACE Advisory
Marine Safety Office Houston-Galveston is notifying all facilities, vessels, and port users that as of 1400 CDT this afternoon, Tropical Storm Grace was located about 285 miles east southeast of Corpus Christi, TX, tracking northwest at 12 mph with expected landfall tomorrow afternoon near the Port O’Connor, TX area. Maximum sustained winds are near 39 mph with higher gusts. It is expected to strengthen in intensity, approaching tropical storm force winds by the time it reaches landfall. The ports of Houston, Galveston, Texas City, and Freeport are forecasted to experience winds up to 20 mph, tides 1 to 2 feet higher than normal predictions, and 4 to 8 inches of rain from the storm.
Based on current forecast information, we do not expect to impose operational restrictions or change the port condition. However, the port community is advised to closely monitor the storm's progress and make appropriate preparations in the event of severe weather. Should the storm track change, additional guidance will be issued in the form of Marine Safety Information Bulletins, Broadcast Notice to Mariners, or other forms as necessary.
To ensure safety, all vessel owners, agents, and operators who may need to seek an area of safe refuge are urged to make arrangements in advance of the storm's arrival that comply with federal, state, local and private waterway or mooring restrictions. Smaller commercial vessels not restricted by draft, including fishing vessels, are asked to seek shelter outside the deep draft shipping channel and turning areas.
| Notice posted on Saturday, August 30, 2003 | | Disclaimer For quality assurance purposes please note well that while the above information is regularly vetted for accuracy it is not intended to replace the local knowledge or expertise pertaining to port conditions of our marine operations personnel. Port précis should always be verified by contacting the corresponding marine department of a particular location for the most up-to-date information.
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