EHCMA Hurricane Workshop May 2, 2018

Topics of Discussion Port Conditions Heavy Weather Plan Key Information Port Coordination Team Navigation Restoration Team Waterways Action Plan Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee Sector Houston-Galveston

Port Conditions SEASONAL Alert: Starts June 1st. Notify the Coast Guard via PCT representative problems limit preparedness for severe weather, and identify potential problems or conditions that cannot be mitigated within 72 hours. WHISKEY: T-72 hours to gale force winds. Open to all commercial and recreational traffic. Vessels (500GT & Integrated Tug Barges) declare intent to remain in port. Offshore lightering ceased. Sector Houston-Galveston

Port Conditions Cont. X-RAY: T-48 hours. Open to all commercial and recreational traffic. Remain in Port Declarations due. Vessel, Facility, and Hazard Evaluation Pre-Storm assessments commence as needed. YANKEE: T-24 hours. Closed to inbound vessel Traffic. Vessel, Facility, and Hazard Evaluation Pre-Storm assessments continue. ZULU: T-12 hours. Closed to all inbound and outbound vessel traffic. Limited internal movements as authorized by the Captain of the Port. Field operations secured. Sector Houston-Galveston

Heavy Weather Plan Chapter 3: Preparedness Annex A: Declaration to Intent to Remain in Port Annex B: Vessel Self Assessment Checklist Annex C: Commercial Fishing Vessels Evacuation Form Annex D: Facility Pre-Storm Checklist Annex E: Facility Post-Storm Self-Assessment Checklist Sector Houston-Galveston

Key Information Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIBs) Heavy Weather Preparedness Documents Both can be found at: https://homeport.uscg.mil Sector Houston-Galveston

Port Coordination Team (PCT) Catalyst to stabilize vessel movements after heavy weather and waterway closures. During fog season, the PCT is key to the facilitation of maritime commerce. Constituency-based representative-driven information exchange. -PCT Representatives include: Port of Houston Authority; non-POHA Houston Area Terminals; Port of Texas City; Port of Galveston; Port of Freeport; Offshore Port (Lightering interests); Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association (e.g., Tow companies); West Gulf Maritime Association (e.g., Labor, Stevedores, Agents); Houston Pilots Association; Galveston-Texas City Pilots Association; Oil Refiners; Oil Terminals; Chemical Carriers; Chemical Terminals; Dredges and Marine Construction; Non-VTS Users (e.g. recreational and/or fishing vessels); Harbor Tugs; U.S. Coast Guard; U.S. Army Corps and other key port partners. Sector Houston-Galveston

Navigation Restoration Team (NRT) Plays a vital role in port restoration following a heavy weather incident. NRT is directly responsible for assessing, dredging and removing obstructions for more than 1,000 miles of channel. Maintains jetties or breakwaters to protect harbor and inlet entrances. Maintains the locks along the GIWW at the crossing of the Brazos and Colorado Rivers. -NRT Representatives include: Port of Houston Authority; non-POHA Houston Area Terminals; Port of Texas City; Port of Galveston; Port of Freeport; Offshore Port (Lightering interests); Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association (e.g., Tow companies); West Gulf Maritime Association (e.g., Labor, Stevedores, Agents); Houston Pilots Association; Galveston-Texas City Pilots Association; Oil Refiners; Oil Terminals; Chemical Carriers; Chemical Terminals; Dredges and Marine Construction; Non-VTS Users (e.g. recreational and/or fishing vessels); Harbor Tugs; U.S. Coast Guard; U.S. Army Corps and other key port partners. Sector Houston-Galveston

Waterways Action Plan Focused on Vital Waterways High Water/Strong Currents First Draft in Progress Sector Houston-Galveston

Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee Collaboration of Port Partners Next meeting scheduled for 04May18 Website: http://www.lonestarhsc.org/index.php Sector Houston-Galveston

Questions? Sector Houston-Galveston