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18 Jun 2016 / Freeport TX, USA

Proposed increase in pilotage rates

The Brazos Pilots Association has applied for an adjustment in pilotage rates. The rate increase includes the following:

  1. A pilotage rate increase of 9% spread out equally over the next three years effective January 2017 to offset increased fuel and maintenance cost of a proposed new pilot boat.
  2. New pilot boat purchase line item charge of $200 per vessel movement effective immediately.
  3. Fort Velasco Signal Station creation and operations line item charge of $250 per vessel movement effective immediately.

The Port Freeport Pilot Commission received multiple stakeholder objections to the proposed adjustments in pilotage rates, including a formal objection from the West Gulf Maritime Association.

A Public Hearing was set for 0900 on Wednesday, July 13, 2016 for the proposed Brazos Pilots Association rate adjustments. The meeting will take place at the Port Freeport Administration Building, 1100 Cherry Street, Freeport, Texas 77541.

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