1. EHCMA Hurricane Workshop
May 2, 2018

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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
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6. Key Information Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIBs)
Heavy Weather Preparedness Documents
Both can be found at:
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7. 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

8. 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

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

10. Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee
Collaboration of Port Partners
Next meeting scheduled for 04May18
Website:
Sector Houston-Galveston

11. Questions?
Sector Houston-Galveston