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| Subject: | GHPB - Port of Houston Region Status Update - March 22 | | Date: | Sunday, March 22, 2020 | | Priority: | Normal | | Notice: |
From: Greater Houston Port Bureau <alavorgna@txgulf.org>
Sent: Sunday, March 22, 2020 8:29 AM
To: Bob Lain <blain@moranshipping.com>
Subject: Port of Houston Region Status Update - March 22
Port of Houston Region Status Update - March 22
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<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#141414">March 22, 2020
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<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Good morning Port Bureau Members:
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<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">The Port Bureau has always been a conduit of information for the port community. During the next few weeks, we will send out frequent maritime industry updates to
ensure that you can stay informed. If you have any questions or requests that would make these updates more valuable for your company, please let us know, and we will see how we can help.
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Port of Houston status:<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">
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<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">The Houston Pilots moved 17 arrivals, 29 departures, and 6 shifts yesterday. This is close to average.
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<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">For today, they have already completed 4 arrivals, 6 departures, and 1 shift. They have boarded 3 arrivals and 5 departures, and there are 13 arrivals,
7 departures, and 1 shift in the queue.
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<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">March 21: Coast Guard Sector Houston-Galveston made the following announcement:
<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sector Houston-Galveston has established a Marine Transportation System Recovery Unit in order maintain awareness of any changes
or issues within the port. We request stakeholders report any operational changes regarding, at a minimum:
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Any facility closures, partial closures, or reduced operations due to COVID-19;<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">
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Any modifications to security procedures that deviate from approved Facility Security Plans, due to COVID-19;<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">
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Any shortages of labor due to COVID-19;<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">
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<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Any changes to pilot services or harbor tug services.
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<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">At this time, there is not a daily reporting requirement. Please limit your communications to just significant changes in operations. Also please be advised that
the waterways remain open to all traffic at this time and waterfront facilities continue to operate. In order to streamline incoming information and ensure uninterrupted service to our facilities, please direct your communications to
HoustonFAC@uscg.mil for Sector Houston-Galveston facilities, or to
MSUTexasCityFacilities@uscg.mil for MSU Texas City facilities.<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">
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Other ports:<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">
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<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">March 21: CBP New Orleans announced that all maritime crew in New Orleans are to be remanded to their vessels until further notice. Statement from Troy
Simon, Acting Area Port Director, CBP New Orleans Field Office:
<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">In support of Federal, State, and local restrictions being implemented to address the public health emergency and community spread of COVID-19, maritime crew
will be remanded to their vessels until further notice.<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">
<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">CBP will work with carriers on a case-by-case basis on temporary shore leave requests for such reasons as but not limited to humanitarian, shore side business
critical to the safe operation of the vessel, legal, medical, etc. <span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">
<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">At this time, crew sign-offs (D-2) will still be reviewed and granted if the crewmember has direct and continuous travel out of the United States, the crewmember
is not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, the crewmember has valid travel documents, and there is no other restriction on the crewmember’s travel. <span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">
<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Please notify the CBP Operations Desk and the boarding officer before inspection begins of any crew repatriations planned in New Orleans. You will be provided
with instructions on any additional requirements in place at that time. <span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">
<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Please note, due to evolving travel restrictions worldwide, this activity is subject to change on short notice. A trade notice will be sent if CBP New Orleans
implements any changes.<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">
<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Local questions should be directed to Chief Kevin Alombro at (504) 670-2250 or via email at
kevin.m.alombro@cbp.dhs.gov.
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Houston at large:<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">
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<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Houston’s free COVID-19 drive-thru testing site expands testing to people with chronic illnesses starting March 22:
http://www.houstontx.gov/health/NewsReleases/houston-COVID-19-site-broadens-testing-to-symptomatic-people-with-chronic-illnesses.html
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<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">Map of Greater Houston area COVID-19 cases:
https://www.khou.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/houston-area-coronavirus-cases/285-192b8879-08b6-4ec0-8a0f-a0487ead1453
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Federal/state/agency updates:<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">
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<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">March 20: The U.S. and Mexico have agreed to restricting non-essential travel between the countries from March 20 to April 20. Lawful cross-border trade,
such as trucking, is considered essential travel.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2020-06253.pdf
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Helpful COVID-19 links:<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333">
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US Coast Guard
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Department of Homeland
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Centers for Disease Control
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Harris County Public Health
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Houston Emergency Operations
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Lone Star Harbor Safety
Committee
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Small Business Administration
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U.S. Government/White
House (new)
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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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