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Freeport Daily Conditions / Port Closed07/16/2003 Normal
Freeport Daily Conditions / Port Closed07/16/2003 Normal

Daily Port Update

Subject:Tropical Depression 8
Date:Thursday, July 23, 2020
Priority:Normal
Notice:

USCG COTP Houston / Galveston Sector has upgraded Port Conditions to Whiskey about 1600/23rd July 23. 

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Recommended Actions for Commercial, Oceangoing Vessels and Barges Over 200 GT

Condition Whiskey

(Alert – 72 Hrs)

 

Make all preparations to get underway.  Set navigation and radio watch.  “Dead” ships, vessels, or barges unable to put to sea must contact VTS Houston.  Information should be submitted prior to setting Condition X-Ray.

Condition X-Ray

(Readiness – 48 Hrs)

All vessels should prepare to complete cargo operations and depart port within 24 hours, or when Condition Yankee is set.  Vessels and barges unable to depart must contact VTS Houston before setting Condition Yankee.

Condition Yankee

(Warning – 24 Hrs)

 

Port is closed to incoming traffic without specific written approval of COTP.  All cargo operations should be secured.  All vessels are encouraged to put to sea.

Condition Zulu

(Danger – 12 Hrs)

Port is closed.  No terminal, facility, or vessel operations are permitted.

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Sincerely,

Bob Lain

Moran Shipping Agencies, Inc.

As Agents Only

16651 Ronan

Houston, TX 77060
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Notice posted on Thursday, July 23, 2020

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.