The Captain of the Port (COTP) has set modified Port Condition Yankee as of Monday, September 13, at 12:00 PM, for the ports of Houston, Galveston, Freeport, Texas City and the portion of the GIWW from MM 319.5 to MM 442. Heavy weather from Tropical Storm Nicholas is expected to make landfall within 24 hours. Read more about Tropical Storm Nicholas: Modified Port Condition Yankee[…]
As of 20:00 August 26, 2021, the Captain of the Port has set modified Port Condition Whiskey for Houston-Galveston. Read the MSIB for modified Port Condition Whiskey here. Read the Heavy Weather Port Condition Matrix here. This explains the differences between the modified and traditional port condition tracks.
Sector Houston-Galveston issued MSIB 13-20 in response to questions and concerns regarding facility and maritime operations in the Houston-Galveston Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone during the locally mandated Stay-at-Home order due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to read the MSIB. Click here to download a template critical infrastructure worker access letter for your Read more about MSIB 13-20: Maritime Operations During A Stay-At-Home Order[…]
CPB Houston-Galveston Public Information Notice Number: HOU-SEA-20-005 In support of Federal, State, and local restrictions being implemented to address the public health emergency and community spread of COVID-19, all maritime crew will be remanded to their vessels until further notice. CBP will work with carriers on a case-by-case basis on temporary shore leave requests for Read more about CPB temporarily restricting crews to their vessels[…]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sector Houston-Galveston has established a Marine Transportation System Recovery Unit in order maintain awareness of any changes or issues within the port. We request stakeholders report any operational changes regarding, at a minimum: Any facility closures, partial closures, or reduced operations due to COVID-19; Any modifications to security procedures that Read more about Sector Houston-Galveston has established a Marine Transportation System Recovery Unit[…]
March 17, 2020 The Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee and the Greater Houston Port Bureau have collaborated on a best practices guideline for addressing COVID-19 in the Houston Ship Channel area. This document was developed based on multiple industry and government resources. The goal is to establish a baseline for our many industry partners working Read more about COVID-19 Best Practices for the Houston Ship Channel Area[…]
The Annual Meeting of the Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee (LSHSC) is scheduled for November 1, 2019, 0900-1100, at Houston Pilots, 203 Deerwood Glen Drive, in Deer Park, TX. At the Annual Meeting, the Committee will consider applications for members with terms expiring February 2020 from the following industries: Refineries Tank Vessel owner/operators Barge/tow boat Read more about Solicitation for applications – Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee Managing Board[…]
Admiral Karl Schultz, Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, addressed the National Harbor Safety Committee Conference as the closing keynote speaker. He commended the work of the harbor safety committees, noting that “it’s collaboration, it’s partnership, it’s trust” developed through such organizations that enable safe and efficient commerce in the increasingly complex maritime transportation system. Read more about Lone Star HSC co-winner of Harbor Safety Committee of the Year[…]
TRB is pleased to announce that Admiral Karl L. Schultz, Commandant, U.S. Coast Guard, has confirmed as our closing keynote speaker for the 17th Biennial National Harbor Safety Committee Conference! The conference is being held June 25 -27, 2019 at the Royal Sonesta Hotel – Houston Galleria, Houston, Texas. The advance program is available now! Read more about TRB Announces Admiral Schultz as closing keynote for the National Harbor Safety Committee Conference[…]
Capt. George Pontikos was recognized by the Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee and the U.S. Coast Guard for his decades of service to the Houston maritime industry at the May 3, 2019, Lone Star Harbor Safety Committee meeting. Capt. Pontikos retired earlier this year from Odfjell Tankers, and formerly served on the Lone Star Harbor Read more about Capt. Pontikos recognized for service to maritime industry[…]