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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">January 4, 2017            Thursday

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update  

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Houston // Open to all vessel traffic

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<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:red">NOAA Ports Buoys are reporting less than normal water levels.  Maximum deep draft vessels may be delayed, due to strong north winds pushing water out of Galveston Bay.

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Sea fog may reduce visibilities along the immediate coast late Saturday through late Sunday.

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The Houston Ship Channel is open 24/7 with draft and other restrictions;

-Entrance Channel to ExxonMobil Baytown - maximum 45'

-ExxonMobil Baytown to Shell - maximum 41'

<span-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">                -Shell to Houston Cement West - maximum 40'

-Houston Cement West to City Dock # 16 - maximum 36'

<span-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">                -Turning Basin – Maximum 29’

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Effective October 24th, 2017

The dredging of the Houston Ship Channel between beacons 66 and 72 has been completed.  The 42’ restriction to Exxon has been lifted. The HSC is good for vessels with a draft fresh water of 45’ up to Exxon.  The HSC from Exxon to Shell still has a 41’ draft restriction.  The contract for this portion of the channel has been let and work should begin in the next few days.<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">

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Barbours Cut channel has a 44’ restriction and the Bayport channel has a restriction of 42’ and greater is daylight restricted, two tractors Pilot’s discretion.<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">

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THERE IS STILL A 41’ RESTRICTION BETWEEN EXXON AND SHELL.<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">

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Sincerely,<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">

Captain Robert Shearon<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">

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Galveston / Texas City // Open to all vessel traffic<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> 

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Freeport // Open to all vessel traffic

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<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   32° F

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Low           36° F

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">High          51° F

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Humidity     73%

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barometer 30.40 in / 1030.0 mob

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dewpoint   24° 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">Wind Chill  27° F

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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Currently    40° F

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Low            42° F

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">High           49° F

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Humidity     63%

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barometer 30.40 in / 1029.3 mob

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dewpoint   28° 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">Wind Chill  34° F

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wind  NE 10 mph

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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Currently   27° F

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Low           40° F

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">High          51° F

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Humidity   81%

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barometer 30.40 in / 1029.2 mob

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dewpoint   22° 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">Wind Chill   NR ° F

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Today: <span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white">Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North wind around 5 mph. <span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">

Tonight: Isolated showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Friday: Isolated showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 55. East wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind around 5 mph. 

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. East wind 5 to 10 mph. 

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.

Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

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Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northeast wind around 10 mph. 

Friday: Isolated showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 52. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49. East wind around 10 mph. 

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. 

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67.

Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 59.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

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Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Northeast wind around 5 mph. 

Friday: Isolated showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. East wind 5 to 10 mph. 

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. East wind 5 to 15 mph. 

Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69.

Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook<span-size:13.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"> Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX 359 PM CST Wed Jan 3 2018   TXZ163-164-176>179-195>200-210>214-226-227-235>238-042200- Austin-Brazoria-Brazos-Burleson-Chambers-Colorado-Fort Bend- Galveston-Grimes-Harris-Houston-Jackson-Liberty-Madison-Matagorda- Montgomery-Polk-San Jacinto-Trinity-Walker-Waller-Washington- Wharton- 359 PM CST Wed Jan 3 2018   This hazardous weather outlook is for portions of Southeast Texas..   .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight   Widespread sub-freezing temperatures are expected tonight, with a hard freeze across the Piney Woods region.   .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday   Sea fog may reduce visibilities along the immediate coast late Saturday through late Sunday.   .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...   Spotter activation will not be needed.   $$ <span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> 

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">NOAA Houston/Galveston Weather

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">NOAA USGULF Offshore Waters Weather

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">KHOU WEATHER

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Maximum Deep Drafts - Houston / Galveston Bay

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">PORTS NOAA/NOS Water Levels (above MLLW) @ 0844 hrs

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">-0.2 ft Falling = 44’10”

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">0.1 ft Falling = 45’01”

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">-1.0 ft Falling = 44’00”

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:red">-0.7 ft Falling = 44’05”

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Winds – Houston / Galveston Bay PORTS, NOAA/NOS @ 0844 hrs

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">7 knots from NNE, gusts to 9 knots

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Eagle Point

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">13 knots from NE, gusts to 14 knots

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Galveston Bay Entrance

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">14 knots from NNE, gusts to 16 knots

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Pier 21

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">11 knots from NE, gusts to 13 knots

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<span-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">NOAA Weather Galveston Bay & Matagorda Bay

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">FZUS54 KHGX 041004

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Upper Texas coastal waters from High Island to the Matagorda Ship

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Channel out 60 nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Seas are provided as a range of the average height of the highest

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">1/3 of the waves...along with the occasional height of the average

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">highest 10 percent of the waves.

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">GMZ300-042315-

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Synopsis for High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 60

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.SYNOPSIS FOR HIGH ISLAND TO MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL OUT 60 NM...

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Northeast winds today should turn to the southeast by Friday

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">night. Winds become southerly over the weekend and increase. Gulf

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">moisture may increase over the weekend allowing for the

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">development of sea fog most likely Sunday night ahead of a cold

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">front. The front should push off the coast Monday morning.

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">GMZ330-335-042315-

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.TODAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.TONIGHT...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.FRIDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. Isolated

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">showers in the morning.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.FRIDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.SATURDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">choppy. Patchy fog. A slight chance of showers.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.SATURDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">slightly choppy. Areas of fog. A slight chance of showers.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.SUNDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Areas of fog. A slight chance of showers.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southwest winds 10 to 15 knots becoming west

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">after midnight. Bay waters slightly choppy. Patchy fog. A chance

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">of showers and isolated thunderstorms.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.MONDAY...North winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">A slight chance of showers.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds 10 to 15 knots decreasing to 5 to

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">10 knots after midnight. Bay waters slightly choppy becoming

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">GMZ350-355-042315-

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Coastal waters from Freeport to the Matagorda Ship Channel out

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport out 20 NM-

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.TODAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.TONIGHT...Northeast winds around 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.FRIDAY...East winds around 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. Isolated

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">showers in the morning.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.FRIDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.SATURDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Patchy

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">fog. A slight chance of showers.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.SATURDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">3 feet. Areas of fog. A slight chance of showers.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.SUNDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Areas of

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">fog. A slight chance of showers.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.SUNDAY NIGHT...South winds around 15 knots becoming west after

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">midnight. Seas 3 to 4 feet. Patchy fog. A chance of showers and

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.MONDAY...North winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. A slight

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Waters from Freeport to the Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">60 NM-Waters from High Island to Freeport from 20 to 60 NM-

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.TODAY...North winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.TONIGHT...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 feet.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.FRIDAY...East winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 feet. Isolated

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.FRIDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds around 10 knots. Seas 1 to

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">2 feet.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.SATURDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Patchy

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">fog. A slight chance of showers.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.SATURDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">4 feet. Areas of fog. A slight chance of showers.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.SUNDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots increasing to 15 to 20 knots

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Areas of fog. A slight chance

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.SUNDAY NIGHT...South winds 15 to 20 knots becoming west after

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">midnight. Seas 4 to 6 feet with occasional seas up to 7 feet.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Patchy fog. A chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.MONDAY...North winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. A slight

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">.MONDAY NIGHT...North winds around 15 knots becoming 10 to

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">15 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet.

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ACOE Project Depth for Houston Ship Channel

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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

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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">40 feet/12.19 meters Barbour’s Cut Channel

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">40 feet/12.19 meters Bayport Channel

<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-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Power Lines 

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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Sidney Sherman

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">197’ (Morgan’s Point)

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">197’ (below Fred Hartman Bridge – Baytown)

<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)

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Air drafts clearances are based on MHW // Vessels should allow an additional 10 feet clearance for the Power Lines

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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Port of Texas City

http://www.tctrr.com/<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">

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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">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 # 11, 12, 41, & 42

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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Port of Galveston

http://www.portofgalveston.com/<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">

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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

<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-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Houston Pilots Association

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#051423">Galveston Texas City Pilots

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Brazos Harbor Pilots

www.brazospilots.com

 

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