The data contained herein is provided only for general informational purposes and no reliance should be placed upon it for determining the course of conduct by any user of the Port of Houston. The accuracy of statistical data is not assured by the Houston Pilots, as it has been furnished by outside agencies and sources. Acceptance of Houston Pilots service is pursuant to all the terms, conditions and restrictions of the Houston Pilots Tariff and any amendments thereto. Houston Pilots 713-645-9620 www.houston-pilots.com VHF Channel 14, 74 or 16 HOUSTON PILOTS SMOKING DISCLOSURE Captain: You may have a nonsmoking pilot who is sensitive to second hand smoke and cancer causing carcinogens. Please ensure that there is NO SMOKING ON THE BRIDGE OR ADJACENT AREAS! Smoking can be a distraction that can impact the effectiveness of the bridge team. Please rotate competent members of your bridge team to allow smoking below. Your professional courtesy and understanding is greatly appreciated and expected.
Channel 14 Channel 74 Channel 13 Channel 77 Channel 5A Channel 11 Channel 12 VHF Channels Used on the HSC Pilot boat communications with ship traffic and in Houston pilot/tug docking operations Houston Pilots Office Navigation Pilot/tug docking operations Initial Report, Vessel Traffic System Vessel Traffic System Vessel Traffic System Project Depth for Houston is: 45 feet/13.72 meters up to Shell Oiltanking 40 feet/12.19 meters up to S.P. Slip 36 feet/10.97 meters to the Turning Basin 40 feet/12.19 meters Barbours Cut Channel 40 feet/12.19 meters Bayport Channel Beacon 200 foot barge lanes 35 foot transition Project Dimensions of the Deeper & Wider Houston Ship Channel Beacon 12-foot depth 235 feet navigable barge space 530 foot main channel 45-foot depth 235 feet navigable barge space 1
BRIDGES FRED HARTMAN or BAYTOWN BRIDGE 175 SAM HOUSTON TOLLWAY SHIP CHANNEL or JESSE H. JONES MEMORIAL BRIDGE 175 SIDNEY SHERMAN or 610 BRIDGE 135 The vertical clearance on the above scale is based on MHW Rev. 1-08 Vertical Clearances for Electrical Power Lines* feet (meters) Morgan s Point 197 (60) Baytown 197 (60) Battleship Texas 197 (60) Power Plant 197 (60) *V essels should allow an extra 10 feet (3.1 meters) 2
DISTANCES SEA BUOY TO TURNING BASIN Landmarks Nautical Miles 1 Sea Buoy 0.0 2 Galveston Entrance Buoys 1C and 2C 5.6 3 Galveston Entrance Buoys 7 and 8 9.8 4 Galveston Entrance Buoys 9 and 10 11.3 5 Buoy 16 4.1 6 Buoy 18 14.9 7 Buoys 25 and 26 16.5 8 Buoys 51 and 52 24.7 9 Buoys 75 and 76 32.9 10 Bayport Turning Basin 36.9 11 Morgans Point Barbour Cut Entrance 37.9 12 Baytown Docks 41.4 13 Lynchburg Ferry Crossing 45.5 14 Jacinto Port - Paktank ITC HFO 47.0 15 Cargill and Texas Terminals 2 48.0 16 Shell Oiltanking 48.8 17 Beltway 8 Bridge Houston Ammonia 49.7 18 Georgia Gulf 50.0 19 Greens Bayou - Industrial Terminals 51.2 20 Greensport Kerley 52.0 21 Agrifos (Mobil Chemical) 52.4 22 Magellan and Targa 52.8 23 Kinder Morgan Pasadena 53.2 24 Pasadena Refining 54.6 25 Lyondell - Woodhouse - Petrotex 55.3 26 Manchester Terminal 55.6 27 Houston Cement West - Phibro 55.9 28 610 Bridge Old Manchester 56.9 29 Brady Island Turning Basin 57.4 30 New Terminal City Docks 24 and 25 57.7 31 Turning Basin 58.9 3
HOW WE MEET IN OUR CHANNEL For vessels meeting on the Houston Ship Channel, generally the center channel approach is used. This maneuver is regarded as the safest way to meet two large or deep draft vessels in a narrow channel. To begin this maneuver vessels initially approach head to head. When they are approximately 1/2 mile apart the vessel s rudders are put to starboard to move the vessels to their side of the channel. When the ship s bows are approaching abeam, her helm is put to port to move the sterns away from each other. Right rudder is used to check the swing of the vessels caused by bank suction and the vessel s interaction. It is imperative that the ship s officer ensure that all rudder orders are properly followed. If you have any questions concerning this maneuver please ask before the maneuver is begun. 4
COTP POLICY ON VESSEL ANCHORING CAPABILITY The Navigation Safety Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations Title 33, Subpart 164.11(o), require the owner, operator or persons in charge of a vessel over 1600 gross tons to ensure that the anchors are immediately ready for letting go. In order to meet this requirement, vessels greater than 1600 gross tons, navigating waters contained in the Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston zone where a federal or state pilot is required shall comply with the following: 1. The vessel s foredeck shall be manned with sufficient, qualified personnel to quickly release and control both anchors on command; 2. Effective communications shall be provided between the bridge and the foredeck; 3. Anchors, anchor tackle, anchor gear, and capstans shall be maintained such that both anchors are ready for quick release. 4. If anchors will not freefall from a position within the hawsepipe, then both anchors shall be walked out of the hawsepipe and maintained in a position ready for quick release; 5. Vessels conducting long transits should schedule appropriate personnel reliefs in accordance with section A-VIII of STCW 78/95 standards. 5
WHEN AT ANCHOR IN THE HSC PLEASE FOLLOW THE BELOW LISTED RECOMMENDATIONS Monitor our position by all available means including visual, radar, and GPS. Report any dragging or heading change of more than degrees to the pilot Maintain a vigilant watch for any possible passing traffic. Consider a security call on Channel 13 and/or sound the above whistle signal to contact moving traffic that you feel might be approaching too closely Post proper lookouts for your situation Monitor the following VHF Channels: 13 Vessel Bridge to Bridge 74 Houston Pilots Office 11 VTS above Baytown -or- 12 VTS below Baytown Respond to any calls which name your vessel or pilot Pilot s name, Unit # Maintain a listening watch for fog signals from other vessels Ensure that inspection rounds of the ship are made periodically Ensure vessel access control precautions are maintained in respect to vessel security Notify the pilot & master if the ship drags anchor Call the pilot as soon as visibility improves Keep engines stand-by and ready for use on short notice Make sure your relief understands our situation and he or she is familiar with these recommendations 6
THE FOLLOWING INLAND RULES APPLY TO VESSELS ANCHORED IN FOG OR AROUND Rule 35 Part (f) A vessel at anchor shall at intervals of not more than 1 minute ring the bell rapidly for about 5 seconds. In a vessel of 100 meters or more in length the bell shall be sounded in the forepart of the vessel and immediately after the ringing of the bell the gong shall be sounded rapidly for about 5 seconds in the after part of the vessel. A vessel at anchor may in addition sound three blasts in succession; namely, one short, one prolonged and one short blast, to give warning of her positions and of the possibility of collision to an approaching vessel. Rule 35 Part (G) A vessel aground shall give the bell signal and if required the gong signal prescribed in paragraph (f) of this rule and shall, in addition, give three separate and distinct strokes on the bell immediately before and after the rapid ringing of the bell. A vessel aground may in addition sound an appropriate whistle signal. Rule 30 Part (a) A vessel at anchor shall exhibit where it can best be seen: (i) in the forepart, an all-round white light or one ball; and (ii) at or near the stern and at a lower level than the light prescribed in subparagraph (i), an all-round white light. Rule 30 Part (c) A vessel at anchor may, and a vessel of 100 meters or more in length shall, also use the available working or equivalent lights to illuminate her decks. Rule 30 Part (d) A vessel aground shall exhibit the lights prescribed in paragraph (a) or (b) of this Rule and in addition, if practicable, where they can be seen: (i) two all-round red lights in a vertical line; and (ii) three balls in a vertical line. 7
Trim NAVIGATION SAFETY GUIDELINES (A) A vessel s trim should be such that the Pilot is ensured of sufficient propeller and rudder action and be in accordance with International Marine Organization, MARPOL Annex I guidelines (see attached exhibit A, page 38), or (1) Vessels less than 800 feet shall have a minimum forward draft equal to the length overall X.0225 and a minimum after draft equal to the length overall X.035. (2) Ships 800 feet and over in length shall have a minimum forward draft of 18 feet and a minimum after draft of 28 feet. (3) In any case the after draft shall not be less than that which is necessary to obtain full immersion of the propeller(s). (B) A vessel whose draft does not meet the minimum draft requirements above may, at the discretion of the Pilots, be accepted for transit on a one-time basis provided that the Captain of the vessel, the person directing movement of the vessel, or the vessel s agent, requests permission from the Houston Pilots Association and provides them with the following as soon as possible but no later than 12 hours before the vessel arrives at the Pilot station or 6 hours before shifting or sailing (1) Principal dimensions of the ship; (2) Deepest attainable fore and aft drafts; 8
(3) Reason the vessel cannot be properly ballasted; and (4) Suggestions as to how the vessel will be maneuvered to ensure safe passage. (C) Vessels, which are not able to comply with these guidelines and have historically transited the Houston Ship Channel without problems, may be granted continuance. Engine Revolutions* (A) The maneuvering revolutions and resultant speeds established for a vessel by her builders and designers must be posted and made available to the Pilot upon boarding. All vessels maneuvering in the Houston Ship Channel must be capable of attaining the maneuvering RPMs as posted in the vessel s wheelhouse. (B) All vessels must be able to alter engine speed and direction promptly considering vessels of similar class and engine type. (C) Any vessel without the capacity to attain its posted RPMs in a timely fashion will, at the discretion of the Pilot or the Houston Pilot Safety Committee, be restricted to daylight transit and/or additional Pilotage or tug requirements. * It is recognized that due to a vessel s draft and hydrodynamics of the Houston Ship Channel, a vessel may not achieve the posted resultant speed for given RPMs. 9
THE HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL 10
ENTRANCE CHANNEL Arriving vessels will contact Houston Pilots pilot boat on VHF Channel 14 one hour prior to arrival GB buoy for boarding instructions. 11
BOLIVAR ROADS ANCHORAGE 12
ICW CROSSING 13
LOWER GALVESTON BAY 14
MID GALVESTON BAY 15
UPPER GALVESTON BAY 16
BAYPORT 17
MORGAN S POINT 18
BARBOURS CUT 19
GOOSE CREEK/FRED HARTMAN BRIDGE 20
EXXON/MOBILE 21
LYNCHBURG 22
CARPENTERS TO CARGILL 23
CARGILL TO GEORGIA GULF 24
GREENS BAYOU TO MAGELLAN 25
MAGELLAN TO KINDER MORGAN GALENA 26
KINDER MORGAN TO CITY DOCKS 27
CITY DOCK 32 TO CITY DOCK 19 28
CITY DOCK 19 TO UPPER TURNING BASIN 29
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EMERGENGY & CONTACT NUMBERS Houston Pilots Dispatch...713-645-9620, press 3 8150 South Loop East Houston, TX 77017 http://www.houston-pilots.com G&H Towing Operations Center...281-470-8053 Headquarters/Pelican Island...409-744-6311 Fireboats Barbours Cut...281-470-5555 Turning Basin (emergency)...713-670-3611 Turning Basin (office)...713-670-3620 Coast Guard Galveston...409-978-2718 Houston...713-671-5100 VTS...713-674-8488 Air & Sea Rescue...713-678-9057 Fire Departments Baytown (emergency)...281-427-8512 Baytown (office)...281-422-2311 Channelview...281-847-5544 Deer Park...281-478-7281 Galena Park...713-674-5311 Houston SE...281-485-7676 Jacinto City (emergency)...713-672-2455 Jacinto City (office)...713-674-1841 LaPorte...281-471-3607 Pasadena...713-475-5554 Boatmen Houston Mooring...713-921-4488 Texas Mooring...281-452-3379 31
G & H TOWING COMPANY TUG INFORMATION Tug Name Tug Type HP Evelena Twin Z-Drives 6300 Hunter M Twin Z-Drives 6300 Janet M Twin Z-Drives 4610 Jess Newton Twin Z-Drives 4300 Lamar Twin Z-Drives 6300 Lexie M Twin Z-Drives 6300 Lynne Moran Twin Z-Drives 5100 Matthew K Twin Z-Drives 4300 Shannon Twin Z-Drives 5100 Rosemary Twin Z-Drives 5100 Thor Twin Z-Drives 6300 Wesley A Twin Z-Drives 6300 William M Twin Z-Drives 4000 Andrew K Twin Screw Flanking Rudders 3900 Atlas Twin Screw Flanking Rudders 3900 Claxton Twin Screw Flanking Rudders 3900 Haden II Twin Screw Flanking Rudders 3900 Harris II Twin Screw Flanking Rudders 3900 Jupiter Twin Screw Flanking Rudders 3900 The Deacon Twin Screw Flanking Rudders 3900 C R Haden Twin Screw 3900 Capt W D Haden Twin Screw 3900 Juno Twin Screw 3900 Manta Twin Screw 3900 Philip K Twin Screw 3900 The Judge Twin Screw 3900 B H Neuhaus Single Screw Flanking 2850 Denia Single Screw Flanking 2850 Eva Single Screw Flanking 3070 Mark K Single Screw Flanking 2640 Titan Single Screw Flanking 2850 W D Haden II Single Screw Flanking 3070 F E Haden Single Screw 1700 Gretchen Single Screw 1700 Mars Single Screw 1700 W D Masterson Single Screw 1700 32
Houston International Seafarers Centers, Inc. Howard T. Telepsen Seafarers Center Upper Level Wharf 23 Houston, Texas 77029 (713) 672-0511 Lou Lawler Seafarers Center 1700 E. Barbours Cut Blvd. La Porte, Texas 77571 (281) 470-2414 The Lou Lawler Seafarers Center serves the following terminals: ITC Vopak Deer Park Exxon LBC (Petro-United) Odfjell (Baytank) Barbours Cut Please call anytimne between 10:00 to 18:00 Monday - Saturday (15:00 to 18:00 Sunday) to arrange transportation from your ship to the Seafarers Center or to shopping. Seafarers will be served as drivers are available, on a first come, first-serve basis. The Howard T. Tellepsen Seafarers Center serves all other docks Free Van pick up to Seafarers Center (if you call by 1800) REMINDER: AS OF APRIL 14, 2009 DO NOT LEAVE SHIP IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A TWIC CARD CALL SEAFARERS CENTERS FOR PICK UP Hours of Operation Monday Saturday 1000 2200 Sunday 1300 2200 Houston International Seafarers Centers, Inc. offers the following services: Free Van to Center (NO Alcohol in Vans) Chapel / Chaplains Grill & Store Foreign Currency Exchange Swimming Pool NASA Trips Basketball Video s / DVD s Billiards / Ping-Pong Phone Cards, Sim Cards, Refill Cards Internet Cards Wireless Internet Bring your laptop Fax Machine Beverages International Satellite Channels 33