September 30, 2019 Monday
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update
Hurricane Season
June 1st – November 30th
Be Prepared
NOAA Weather
GMZ300-302215-
Synopsis for High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 60
nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays
422 AM CDT Mon Sep 30 2019
.SYNOPSIS FOR HIGH ISLAND TO MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL OUT 60 NM...
Moderate to strong onshore winds are expected today into Tuesday.
The persistent onshore fetch will increase tide levels along the
Upper Texas Coast, increasing potential for rip currents and minor
coastal flooding.
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Houston // Open to all vessel traffic
Galveston / Texas City // Open to all vessel traffic
Freeport // Open to all vessel traffic
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">NOAA HOUSTON
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Monday
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A Few Clouds
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Currently 80° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Low 77° 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 85° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barometer 30.01 in / 1016.6 mb
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dewpoint 75° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Visibility 10 miles
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Heat Index 85° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wind SE 8 mph
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Monday
A Few Clouds
<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 82° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">High 90° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Humidity 85° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barometer 30.02 in / 1016.5 mb
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dewpoint 79° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Visibility 10 miles
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Heat Index 96° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wind SE 16 mph
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Monday
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Overcast
<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 90° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Humidity 88° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barometer 30.00 in / 1016.0 mb
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dewpoint 78° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Visibility 10 miles
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Heat Index 91° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wind SE 5 mph
Today: <span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Partly sunny, with a high near 92. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 90.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89.<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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Today: <span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Partly
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Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. Southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. East wind around 10 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 80.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 80.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79.
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Today: <span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind
10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. East wind 5 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77.
Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
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Beach Hazards Statement
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Coastal Hazard Message
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">441 AM CDT Mon Sep 30 2019
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">...Hazardous Conditions at Area Beaches This Weekend...
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">TXZ436>438-302200-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">/O.EXT.KHGX.BH.S.0008.000000T0000Z-191001T1200Z/
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Brazoria Islands-Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Matagorda Islands-
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">441 AM CDT Mon Sep 30 2019
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">MORNING...
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">* HAZARDS...Tidal levels reaching to about 3.5 feet above MLLW
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> at high tide along with onshore winds causing strong rip
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> currents.
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">* Timing...Through this weekend. Higher than usual tides are
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> expected to continue into early next week.
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">* POTENTIAL IMPACTS...Hazardous and potentially dangerous water
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> conditions at the coastline. Rip currents will pose hazards to
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> even experienced swimmers. Higher tidal levels will be capable
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> of causing minor flooding at the shore during times of high
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> tide. Water may be briefly reach Highway 87 on the Bolivar
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black"> peninsula.
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<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">A Beach Hazards Statement is issued when threats such as rip
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">currents...longshore currents...sneaker waves and other hazards
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">create life-threatening conditions in the surf zone. Caution
<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">should be used when in or near the water.
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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) @ 0708 hrs
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Manchester
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2.4 ft Rising = 47’04”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Morgan’s Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2.4 ft Rising = 47’04”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Eagle Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2.8 ft Rising = 47’08”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Galveston Bay Entrance
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">3.0 ft Falling = 48’00”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Pier 21
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2.8 ft Falling = 47’08”
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Winds – Houston / Galveston Bay PORTS, NOAA/NOS @ 0708 hrs
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Manchester
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">9 knots from SSE gusts to 9 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Morgan’s Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">11 knots from SE gusts to 15 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Eagle Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">16 knots from SE gusts to 19 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Galveston Bay Entrance
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">16 knots from SE gusts to 18 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Pier 21
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">10 knots from SE gusts to 14 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 300922
CWFHGX
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
422 AM CDT Mon Sep 30 2019
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.
GMZ300-302215-
Synopsis for High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 60
nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays
422 AM CDT Mon Sep 30 2019
.SYNOPSIS FOR HIGH ISLAND TO MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL OUT 60 NM...
Moderate to strong onshore winds are expected today into Tuesday.
The persistent onshore fetch will increase tide levels along the
Upper Texas Coast, increasing potential for rip currents and minor
coastal flooding.
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GMZ335-302215-
Galveston Bay-
422 AM CDT Mon Sep 30 2019
.TODAY...Southeast winds around 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy to choppy.
.TONIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters
slightly choppy.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.
.THURSDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots becoming northeast
after midnight. Bay waters smooth.
.FRIDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.
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GMZ330-302215-
Matagorda Bay-
422 AM CDT Mon Sep 30 2019
.TODAY...Southeast winds around 15 knots. Bay waters choppy. A
slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
late morning and afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay waters choppy. A
slight chance of showers in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters
slightly choppy.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots decreasing to 5 to
10 knots after midnight. Bay waters slightly choppy becoming
smooth after midnight. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight.
.THURSDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots
in the afternoon. Bay waters smooth becoming slightly choppy in
the afternoon. A chance of showers and a slight chance of
thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots becoming northeast
5 to 10 knots after midnight. Bay waters slightly choppy becoming
smooth after midnight. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Northeast winds around 10 knots becoming east in the
afternoon. Bay waters smooth to slightly choppy. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots becoming northeast after
midnight. Bay waters smooth.
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GMZ350-355-302215-
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out
20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM-
422 AM CDT Mon Sep 30 2019
...Small Craft Should Exercise Caution...
.TODAY...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. A
slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. A
slight chance of showers early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds around 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots decreasing to
10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
$$
GMZ370-375-302215-
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-
422 AM CDT Mon Sep 30 2019
...Small Craft Should Exercise Caution...
.TODAY...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet with
occasional seas up to 7 feet. A slight chance of showers. A
slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet with
occasional seas up to 6 feet.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds around 15 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet with
occasional seas up to 6 feet.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots decreasing to
10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 4 to 5 feet with occasional
seas up to 6 feet.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet with
occasional seas up to 6 feet. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 4 feet. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet. A
slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet.
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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
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<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)
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<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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Army Corp of Engineers
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#051423">Galveston Texas City Pilots
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NOAA
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