29 Mar 2019 / Houston, United States
The US Coast Guard Sector Waterways Management office issued Marine Safety Information Bulletin 09-19 yesterday evening (27 March) to inform vessel traffic of decontamination sites as a result of the chemical fire at ITC Deer Park in the Upper Houston Ship Channel (HSC).
The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) has opened two-way traffic between Houston Ship Channel Light 116 and Tucker’s Bayou during daylight hours only, managed by Vessel Traffic Service. All tows transiting the contaminated zone will be required to maintain a 30 minute spacing and will proceed at a slow bell. Carpenter’s Bayou and Old River remain closed until further notice.
To mitigate the potential spread of contaminated water throughout the port, vessel decontamination sites have been identified. All vessels will be inspected for contamination prior to their departure of the contaminated area.
The location of the decontamination sites are as follows: ITC Pasadena Dock 3; Shell Lay Berth; Southwest Shipyard, Channelview; Lynchburg Ferry Terminal (mobile team); Barbours Cut Lash Dock.
If at any time a safety risk to operations becomes evident, the Captain of the Port will take action to ensure safety for port operations and mariners on the waterways. Facilities and employees should continue to follow any direction provided by the county officials.
All movements through the impacted area will cease at sunset.
Ships through the spill area are limited to one-way traffic, but tows are moving two-way. There is still significant spillage in Jacinto Port, Carpenters Bayou and Old River. Vacuum trucks and skimmers diligently worked those areas yesterday, and that is a priority again today. Those areas remain boomed and all vessel traffic from/to those areas is currently restricted.
For information about operations in the United States, contact GAC North America at [email protected]
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