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NOAA Hurricane Dorian / Tropical Weather Update - U.S. Gulf08/31/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/31/2019 Normal
Hurricane Dorian Update08/30/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/30/2019 Normal
NOAA Hurricane Dorian 08/29/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/29/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/28/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/27/2019 Normal
NOAA TROPICAL STORM DORIAN FORECAST 08/26/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/26/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/25/2019 Normal
NOAA Tropical Weather Outlook 08/24/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/24/2019 Normal
NOAA Tropical Weather Outlook 08/23/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/23/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/22/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/21/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/20/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/19/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/17/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/16/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/15/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/14/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/13/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/12/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/11/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/10/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/09/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/08/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/07/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/06/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/05/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/04/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/03/2019 Normal
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 08/02/2019 Normal

Daily Port Update

Subject:Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update
Date:Saturday, August 03, 2019
Priority:Normal
Notice:

 

August 3, 2019           Saturday                   

 

Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update 

 

Hurricane Season

June 1st – November 30th

Be Prepared     

 

 

NOAA Weather

GMZ300-032145-

Synopsis for High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 60

nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays

351 AM CDT Sat Aug 3 2019

 

.SYNOPSIS FOR HIGH ISLAND TO MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL OUT 60 NM...

Light winds and low seas will persist over the weekend and on into

next week. There will be periods of showers and thunderstorms over

the weekend where winds and seas will be locally higher. By the

middle to the end of the week, increasing south winds and slightly

higher seas are anticipated.

 

$$

 

 

 

Houston // Open to all vessel traffic

 

 

Galveston / Texas City // Open to all vessel traffic

 

Freeport // Open to all vessel traffic

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NOAA Weather Service

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

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">NOAA GALVESTON, TEXAS CITY

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

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

Mostly Cloudy

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Currently   79° 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    82° F

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barometer 29.94 in / 1014.2 mb

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dewpoint   73° 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  82° F

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

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

Partly Cloudy

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Currently     81° 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            87° 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   29.94 in / 1013.9 mb

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dewpoint     85° 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  87° F

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wind W 3 mph

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

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

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Currently    74° F

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Low            78° F

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">High           88° F

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Humidity    94° F

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barometer  29.94 in / 1013.9 mb

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dewpoint    72° F

<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Visibility         7 miles

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

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

Today: <span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 92. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. 

Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. 

Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 101. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. 

Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. 

Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. 

Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.

Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 96.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 80.

Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97.

Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 97.<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">

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Today: <span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. 

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph. 

Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. 

Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. South wind 5 to 10 mph. 

Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 5 to 10 mph. 

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 82.

Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 83.

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 90.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 83.

Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 83.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">

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Today: <span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon. 

Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind around 5 mph. 

Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. 

Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 5 mph. 

Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light south wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. 

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 79.

Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 89.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 80.

Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 80.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 81.

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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) @ 0716 hrs

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

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">0.3ft Rising = 45’03”

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

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">0.5 ft Steady = 45’05”

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

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

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

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2.5 ft Rising = 47’05”

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

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2.2 ft Rising = 47’02”

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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Winds – Houston / Galveston Bay PORTS, NOAA/NOS @ 0716 hrs

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

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

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

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">4 knots from SW gusts to 4 knots

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

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

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

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2 knots from WSW gusts to 5 knots

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

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2 knots from NW gusts to 4 knots

 

 

 

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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">MARSEC LEVEL 1

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

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

https://tgftp.nws.noaa.gov/data/raw/fz/fzus54.khgx.cwf.hgx.txt<span-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">

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FZUS54 KHGX 030851

CWFHGX

 

Coastal Waters Forecast

National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX

351 AM CDT Sat Aug 3 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.

 

GMZ300-032145-

Synopsis for High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 60

nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays

351 AM CDT Sat Aug 3 2019

 

.SYNOPSIS FOR HIGH ISLAND TO MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL OUT 60 NM...

Light winds and low seas will persist over the weekend and on into

next week. There will be periods of showers and thunderstorms over

the weekend where winds and seas will be locally higher. By the

middle to the end of the week, increasing south winds and slightly

higher seas are anticipated.

 

$$

 

GMZ330-335-032145-

Matagorda Bay-Galveston Bay-

351 AM CDT Sat Aug 3 2019

 

.TODAY...Southwest winds around 5 knots becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Bay waters smooth. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning.

A slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the

afternoon. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall in the afternoon.

.TONIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. A slight chance

of showers and thunderstorms.

.SUNDAY...South winds around 5 knots becoming 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon.

Bay waters smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

.SUNDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. A slight

chance of showers and thunderstorms.

.MONDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. A chance of

showers and thunderstorms.

.MONDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth.

.TUESDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. A slight chance

of showers and thunderstorms.

.TUESDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.

.WEDNESDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. A slight

chance of showers and thunderstorms.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. 

 

$$

 

GMZ350-355-370-375-032145-

Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out

20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM-

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-

351 AM CDT Sat Aug 3 2019

 

.TODAY...South winds around 5 knots becoming southeast in the afternoon.

Seas 1 foot.

.TONIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot. A slight chance

of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.

.SUNDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot. A chance of showers

and thunderstorms.

.SUNDAY NIGHT...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot. A slight chance

of showers and thunderstorms.

.MONDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot. A chance of showers

and thunderstorms.

.MONDAY NIGHT and TUESDAY...South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 foot.

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

.TUESDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 2 feet. A slight

chance of showers and thunderstorms.

.WEDNESDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 feet. A slight chance

of showers and thunderstorms.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight

chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.

 

$$

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

http://www.srh.noaa.gov/hgx/<span-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"> 

<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">NOAA USGULF Offshore Waters Weather

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/MIAOFFNT4.shtml<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">

<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D"> 

<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> 

<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">KHOU WEATHER

http://www.khou.com/weather/<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">

<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> 

 

<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

 

 

Please visit our WEB Site<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> www.moranshipping.com<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> for port tide tables <span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">

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Port of Houston Authority<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">

http://www.portofhouston.com/<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">

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

<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 

<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Power Lines

<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Fred Hartman

<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Power Lines

<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Jesse Jones

<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Power Lines

<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Sidney Sherman

197’ (Morgan’s Point)

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

<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)

Air drafts clearances are based on MHW // Vessels should allow an additional 10 feet clearance for the Power Lines<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">Port of Texas City

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

<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 # 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 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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Notice posted on Saturday, August 03, 2019

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.