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EHCMA Hurricane Workshop

Join the Houston-Galveston Port Hurricane Workshop on May 2, 2018, to discuss port conditions, heavy weather plans, port coordination teams, navigation restoration teams, and the waterways action plan. Get key information and updates on the Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee and Sector Houston-Galveston's seasonal alert for severe weather.

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EHCMA Hurricane Workshop

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  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 Sector Houston-Galveston 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.

  4. Port Conditions Cont. Sector Houston-Galveston 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.

  5. Heavy Weather Plan Chapter 3: Preparedness Sector Houston-Galveston 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

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

  7. Port Coordination Team (PCT) Sector Houston-Galveston • 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.

  8. Navigation Restoration Team (NRT) Sector Houston-Galveston • 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.

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

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

  11. Questions? Sector Houston-Galveston

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