26 Sep 2019 / Port Arthur, United States
Reports from vessels at the West Port Arthur Bridge crossing the Intracoastal Waterway at Mile Mark 289 WHL indicate that currents have subsided to approximately 2.5 knots or less. Effects on both inland tows and passing ship traffic are significantly reduced.
Effective at 6:00 p.m., VTS Port Arthur is cancelling all measures on vessel traffic on the Sabine-Neches Canal and Intracoastal Waterway.
Taylor Bayou behind Texaco Island is open to all ship traffic.
Restriction placed on ships transiting past West Port Arthur Bridge are rescinded.
VTS Port Arthur will continue to monitor currents and traffic, and respond should conditions warrant. Concerned traffic should contact VTS Port Arthur on VHF-FM channel 01A, 65A or the VTS Watch Supervisor at (409) 719-5070 for the latest information.
(For information about operations in the United States contact GAC North America at [email protected])
Source: U.S. Coast Guard, Marine Safety Unit – Port Arthur Texas, Marine Safety Information Bulletin 18-19 dated 25 September 2019
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