Houston Pilots

1 Houston Channel 14, 74 or 16 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 beenfurnished by outside agencies and of Houston Pilots service is pursuant to all the terms, conditions and restrictions of the Houston Pilots Tariff and any amendmentsthereto. Houston Pilots SMOKING DISCLOSUREC aptain: You may have a nonsmoking pilot who is sensitiveto second hand smoke and cancer causing ensure that there is NO SMOKING ON THEBRIDGE OR ADJACENTAREAS!

2 Smoking can be a distraction that can impact the effectiveness of the bridgeteam. Please rotate competent members of your bridge teamto allow smoking below. Your professional courtesy andunderstanding is greatly appreciated and footbarge lanes35foottransition45-foot depth12-foot depthBeaconBeaconPr oject Dimensions of the Deeper & WiderHouston Ship Channel530footmain channel235feetnavigable barge space235feetnavigable barge spaceVHFC hannels Used on the HSCC hannel 14 Pilot boat communications with shiptra c and in Houston pilot/tug dockingoperationsChannel 74 Houston Pilots O ceChannel 13 NavigationChannel 77 Pilot/tug docking operationsChannel 5 AInitial Report, Vessel Tra c SystemChannel 11 Vessel Tra c SystemChannel 12 Vessel Tra c SystemProject Depth forHouston is.

3 45 meters up to Shell Oiltanking 40 meters up to Slip 36 meters to the Turning Basin40 meters Barbours Cut Channel 40 meters Bayport Channel2 FRED HARTMAN or BAYTOWN BRIDGE175 SAM Houston TOLLWAY SHIP CHANNEL orJESSE H. JONES MEMORIAL BRIDGE175 SIDNEY SHERMAN or 610 BRIDGE135 The vertical clearance on the above scale isbased on MHWRev. 1-08 BRIDGESV ertical Clearances for Electrical Power Lines*feet (meters)Morgan s Point 197 (60)Baytown 197 (60)Battleship Texas 197 (60)Power Plant 197 (60)*Vessels should allow an extra 10 feet ( meters)DISTANCES SEA BUOY TO TURNING BASINL andmarks Nautical Miles1 Sea Buoy 2 Galveston Entrance Buoys 1C and 2C 3 Galveston Entrance Buoys 7 and 8 4 Galveston Entrance Buoys 9 and 10 5 Buoy 16 6 Buoy 18 7 Buoys 25 and 26 8 Buoys 51 and 52 9 Buoys 75 and 76 10 Bayport Turning Basin 11 Morgans Point Barbour Cut Entrance 12 Baytown Docks 13 Lynchburg Ferry Crossing 14 Jacinto Port - Paktank ITC HFO 15 Cargill and Texas Terminals 2 16 Shell Oiltanking 17 Beltway 8 Bridge Houston Ammonia 18 Georgia Gulf 19 Greens Bayou - Industrial Terminals 20 Greensport Kerley

4 21 Agrifos (Mobil Chemical) 22 Magellan and Targa 23 Kinder Morgan Pasadena 24 Pasadena Refining 25 Lyondell - Woodhouse - Petrotex 26 Manchester Terminal 27 Houston Cement West - Phibro 28 610 Bridge Old Manchester 29 Brady Island Turning Basin 30 New Terminal City Docks 24 and 25 31 Turning Basin MEETIN OUR CHANNELFor vessels meeting on the Houston Ship Channel,generally the center channel approach is maneuver is regarded as the safest way to meet twolarge or deep draft vessels in a narrow begin this maneuver vessels initially approach head tohead.

5 When they are approximately 1/2 mile apart thevessel s rudders are put to starboard to move the vesselsto their side of the the ship s bows are approaching abeam, her helmis put to port to move the sterns away from each rudder is used to check the swing of the vesselscaused by bank suction and the vessel s is imperative that the ship s of ficer ensure that allrudder orders are properly you have any questions concerning this maneuverplease ask beforethe maneuver is POLICYON VESSEL ANCHORING CAPABILITYTheNavigation Safety Regulations, Code of FederalRegulations Title 33, Subpart (o), require the owner,operator or persons in charge of a vessel over 1600 grosstons to ensure that the anchors are immediately ready for letting go.

6 In order to meet this requirement, vesselsgreater 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 withthe 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 thebridge and the foredeck; 3. Anchors, anchor tackle, anchor gear, and capstans shallbe maintained such that both anchors are ready for quickrelease. 4. If anchors will not freefall from a position within the hawsepipe, then both anchors shall be walked out of thehawsepipe and maintained in a position ready for quickrelease; 5.

7 Vessels conducting long transits should schedule appropriate personnel reliefs in accordance with sectionA-VIII of STCW78/95 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 headingchange 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 Office11 VTS above Baytown -or-12 VTS below Baytown Respond to any calls which name your vessel or pilot Pilot s name _____.

8 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 aremaintained 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 shortnotice Make sure your relief understands our situation and heor she is familiar with these recommendations6 THE FOLLOWING INLAND RULES APPLYTO VESSELS ANCHORED IN FOG OR AROUNDRule 35 Part (f) A vessel at anchor shall at intervals of not more than 1 minute ring the bell rapidly for about 5 seconds.

9 In a vessel of 100meters or more in length the bell shall be sounded in the forepart of thevessel and immediately after the ringing of the bell the gong shallbe 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 ofher positions and of the possibility of collision to an approaching 35 Part (G) A vessel aground shall give the bell signal and ifrequired 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.

10 A vesselaground may in addition sound an appropriate whistle 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 insubparagraph (i), an all-round white 30 Part (c) A vessel at anchor may, and a vessel of 100 meters ormore in length shall, also use the available working or equivalent lightsto illuminate her 30 Part (d) A vessel aground shall exhibit the lights prescribed inparagraph (a) or (b) of this Rule and in addition, if practicable, wherethey can be seen:(i) two all-round red lights in a vertical line.