July 19, 2020 Sunday
USCG Houston / Galveston Sector – Captain Jason Smith COTP
Hurricane Season
June 1st – November 30th
Be prepared
Houston, Galveston, Texas City, & Freeport, TX - Daily Port Update
NOAA Weather
GMZ300-200430-
Synopsis for High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 60
nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays
1022 AM CDT Sun Jul 19 2020
.SYNOPSIS FOR HIGH ISLAND TO MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL OUT 60 NM...
Light to moderate east and southeast winds will prevail the next several
days. Otherwise, this typical summertime pattern of mainly diurnal showers
and thunderstorms should continue into mid week or so. The potential
for more widespread showers and thunderstorms could increase towards
the end of the week as a tropical wave moves toward the Texas coast.
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Houston // Open to all vessel traffic
Galveston / Texas City // Open to all vessel traffic
Freeport // Open to all vessel
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
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Sunday
Thunderstorm
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Currently 85° 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 93° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Humidity 75%
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barometer 30.01 in / 1016.5 mb
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dewpoint 76° 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 95° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wind E 7 mph
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Sunday
Thunderstorm in Vicinity
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Currently 88° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Low 81° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">High 91° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Humidity 70%
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barometer 30.01 in / 1016.3 mb
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dewpoint 77° 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 100° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wind N 13 mph
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Sunday
Mostly Cloudy
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Currently 87° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Low 79° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">High 90° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Humidity 70%
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Barometer 30.01 in / 1016.0 mb
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Dewpoint 76° 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 98° F
<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Wind NE 8 mph
Today: <span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 5pm. Partly sunny,
with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in
thunderstorms.
Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.<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. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index
values as high as 103. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts
possible in thunderstorms.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except
higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 82.
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Today: <span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index
values as high as 101. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 79. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80.
Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80.
Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80.
Saturday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91.<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">
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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) @ 1036 hrs
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Pier 21 – POGA
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">2.0 ft Steady = 46’00”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Galveston Bay Entrance
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">1.9 ft Falling = 46’09”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Eagle Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">1.8 ft Falling = 46’08”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Manchester
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">1.9 ft Rising = 46’09”
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Morgan’s Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">1.7 ft Rising = 46’07”
<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Winds – Houston / Galveston Bay PORTS, NOAA/NOS @ 1036 hrs
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Pier 21 - POGA
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">6 knots from ENE gusts to 10 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Galveston Bay Entrance
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">8 knots from E gusts to 10 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Eagle Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">5 knots from WSW gusts to 8 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Manchester
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">4 knots from ENE gusts to 7 knots
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Morgan’s Point
<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">4 knots from SE gusts to 6 knots
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<span-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">NOAA Weather Galveston Bay & Matagorda Bay
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FZUS54 KHGX 191522
CWFHGX
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Houston/Galveston TX
1022 AM CDT Sun Jul 19 2020
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.
GMZ300-200430-
Synopsis for High Island to the Matagorda Ship Channel out 60
nautical miles including Galveston and Matagorda Bays
1022 AM CDT Sun Jul 19 2020
.SYNOPSIS FOR HIGH ISLAND TO MATAGORDA SHIP CHANNEL OUT 60 NM...
Light to moderate east and southeast winds will prevail the next several
days. Otherwise, this typical summertime pattern of mainly diurnal showers
and thunderstorms should continue into mid week or so. The potential
for more widespread showers and thunderstorms could increase towards
the end of the week as a tropical wave moves toward the Texas coast.
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GMZ335-200430-
Galveston Bay-
1022 AM CDT Sun Jul 19 2020
.REST OF TODAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southeast 10 to 15
knots in the afternoon. Bay waters smooth becoming slightly choppy
in the afternoon. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots becoming east after midnight.
Bay waters smooth. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late
in the evening. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
.MONDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming east in the afternoon.
Bay waters slightly choppy. Showers and thunderstorms likely.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots decreasing to 5 to 10
knots after midnight. Bay waters slightly choppy becoming smooth after
midnight. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots
in the afternoon. Bay waters smooth becoming slightly choppy in the
afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms likely.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots decreasing to 5 to 10
knots after midnight. Bay waters slightly choppy becoming smooth after
midnight. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...East winds around 10 knots. Bay waters smooth to
slightly choppy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after
midnight.
.THURSDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly choppy.
Showers and thunderstorms likely in the morning, then a chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay waters slightly
choppy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then
showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight.
$$
GMZ330-200430-
Matagorda Bay-
1022 AM CDT Sun Jul 19 2020
.REST OF TODAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots becoming southeast 10 to 15
knots in the afternoon. Bay waters smooth becoming slightly choppy
in the afternoon. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms in the late evening and early morning.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms late.
.MONDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots becoming east 10 to 15 knots
in the afternoon. Bay waters smooth becoming slightly choppy in the
afternoon. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots decreasing to 5 to 10
knots after midnight. Bay waters slightly choppy becoming smooth after
midnight. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening,
then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots
in the afternoon. Bay waters smooth becoming slightly choppy in the
afternoon. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots decreasing to 5 to 10
knots after midnight. Bay waters slightly choppy becoming smooth after
midnight. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. A chance
of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a slight chance of
showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay waters smooth. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Northeast winds 5 to 10 knots becoming east 10 to 15 knots
in the afternoon. Bay waters smooth becoming slightly choppy in the
afternoon. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots becoming southeast 5 to
10 knots after midnight. Bay waters slightly choppy becoming smooth
after midnight. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening,
then showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight.
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GMZ350-355-200430-
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out
20 NM-Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM-
1022 AM CDT Sun Jul 19 2020
.REST OF TODAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots
in the afternoon. Seas 2 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots decreasing to 5 to 10 knots after
midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms
late in the evening. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
.MONDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming east in the afternoon.
Seas 2 to 3 feet. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the morning,
then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 feet. A chance
of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms
likely after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots
in the afternoon. Seas 2 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 feet. A chance
of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots in
the afternoon. Seas 2 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the
afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
.THURSDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers
and thunderstorms likely after midnight.
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GMZ370-375-200430-
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-
1022 AM CDT Sun Jul 19 2020
.REST OF TODAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight
chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance
of showers and thunderstorms late in the evening. A chance of showers
and thunderstorms after midnight.
.MONDAY...Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots becoming east in the afternoon.
Seas 2 to 3 feet. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the morning,
then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers and
thunderstorms likely after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots
in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then
a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots increasing to 10 to 15 knots
in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...East winds 10 to 15 knots decreasing to 5 to 10 knots
after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 feet. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms
after midnight.
.THURSDAY...East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. A chance of
showers and thunderstorms.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet with
occasional seas up to 6 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight.
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">NOAA USGULF Offshore Waters Weather
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">KHOU WEATHER
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Galveston WEB Cams
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<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Kemah WEB Cams
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https://www.weatherbug.com/weather-camera/
<span-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Baytown WEB Cams
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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
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<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)
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<span-size:10.0pt;line-height:105%;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Port of Texas City
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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
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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
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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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