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May

Subject:	Daily Conditions / Update
Date:	Thursday, May 27, 2004
Priority:	Normal
Notice:	Information for Port of Freeport. The Normal scheduled dredging for August in the Port of Freeport has been cancelled by Army Corp of Eng., Due to funding. We have had some inquires requesting if this will affect the draft of vessels entering the Port. Pilots are advising operations will continue as normal, however pilots will continue to monitor situation and if the situation becomes a a issue they will send a Letter out to all agencies but expect it will be late summer or early fall for a noticeable change in depth. Pilots last inbound vessel was check with under keel clearance and they have plenty of water in the middle of channel at this time. However shoaling may exist along the channel sides. Due to Army corps releasing water from Brazos River into the channel. However if Shoaling becomes a issue Funding can be requested as emergency funding from the Government.
Notice posted on Thursday, May 27, 2004
	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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