Freeport

Update from today’s conference call:

NWS:  Optimistic that most of the models showing landfall between Lake Charles and New Orleans sometime Friday morning to Friday afternoon.  Very minimal impact for us, but possibly some slight swells depending upon how quickly it ramps up.  USCG:  Decisions were made last night to set Port Condition Whiskey due to the uncertainty with the tracking of the vessels.  Based on the latest info, the plan is to remain at Whiskey for now unless something more is needed.  ACOE:  No dredging operations underway.  Survey assets are available if needed.VTS:  Will monitor weather and close anchorages if needed.  eATONS have been activated by District 8 (For those unfamiliar, eATONS allow the agencies to electronically provide ATON locations on the moving map navigational devices.  These are used as they are locked to a long/lat point.  These do not have the issue of being blown off-station, and can provide channel markings after the storm passes.)Port Arthur:  Have implemented X-Ray, but plan to remain there unless something changes.Houston Pilots:  If the storm does shift westward, will focus on getting vessels with high sail area out first.

Overall, since they feel the path is now getting a bit clearer, it seems business will be “business as usual” for us.  For now, the PCT will not meet tomorrow unless conditions change and the storm path shifts our way. 

Thanks,

JAMES PRAZAK
PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR

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From: James Prazak
Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2019 6:16 PM
Subject: PCT Call for storm system

JAMES PRAZAK
PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR

T: +1-713-496-3690
F: +1-713-979-9112
M: +1-979-230-6785

TRICON INTERNATIONAL LTD.
777 POST OAK BLVD SUITE 550

HOUSTON, TEXAS 77056