23 Nov 2017 / Neches River, United States
Pipeline removal operations will begin on Friday, November 24, 2017 in the vicinity of Enterprise Products (West) and the Maritime Administration cut; approximate position 30 deg. 01’37”N, 094 deg. 01’ 52.4”W.
This operation involves the removal of bottom cover followed by the raising and recovery of a 20-inch steel pipeline.
This operation will restrict traffic to some degree at various stages throughout the operation including an expected 24-48 hour restriction for deep draft traffic during the pipeline removal phase.
ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE
24-27 November 17: Mobilize equipment and personnel.
27-28 Nov 17: Pressurize line and mark.
28 Nov – 6 Dec 17: Remove cover from pipeline.
7-11 Dec 17: Remove pipeline.
12-15 Dec 17: Dress site
16-20 Dec 17: Demobilize
NOTE: the schedule may change based on the progress of each phase.
Marine Safety Unit Port Arthur will host a teleconference call on Monday, November 27th at 10:00 a.m. to review the schedule and discuss anticipated restrictions. Interested parties may call in as follows:
Conference Number: (866) 832-3096Pass Code: 2508368#
This notice will be posted on the HOMEPORT website http://homeport.uscg.mil. If you have any questions, please call MSU Port Arthur at (409) 723-6500.
(For information about operations in the United States contact GAC USA at [email protected])
Source: United States Coast Guard, Marine Safety Unit – Port Arthur, Texas, Marine Safety Information Bulletin 35-17 dated November 22, 2017
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