28 Nov 2019 / Neches River, United States
Due to an explosion, fire and air plume from Texas Petrochemical (TPC), the Captain of the Port (COTP), Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur has established a safety zone on the Neches River between Light 20 at FINA anchorage and Light 29 at PETCO Bend. No persons or vessels may enter, transit through or remain in the safety zone without the permission of the COTP.
As of 9 a.m., on scene-reports and weather conditions are such that vessels are being allowed to transit through the safety zone on a case-by-case basis. Vessels desiring to transit through the safety zone should contact the on-scene patrol vessel, or Vessel Traffic Service (VTS) Port Arthur on VHF-FM Channel 65A or by phone at (409) 719-5070. Mariners should be prepared to alter their transit plans should conditions change.
This notice will be posted on the Coast Guard’s HOMEPAGE website at http://homeport.uscg.mil and the VTS website at https://www.atlanticarea.uscg.mil/vtsportarthur/. If you have any questions regarding this notice, please call VTS Port Arthur at (409) 719-7050 or the Operations Center at (409) 723-6500.
(For information about operations in the United States, contact GAC North America at [email protected])
Source: U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety United, Port Arthur, Texas, Marine Safety Information Bulletin 20-19 dated November 27, 2019
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