Suggested maximum drafts

18 Nov 2022 / Baytown, United States

From 21 November, the following maximum drafts are suggested at ExxonMobil Baytown Docks:

BERTH #1
FW MLLW: 32.0’
Max Arrival Displacement: 40,000 MT

BERTH #2
FW MLLW: 33.0’
Max Arrival Displacement: 40,000 MT

BERTH #3
FW MLLW: 36.5’
Max Arrival Displacement: 80,000 MT

BERTH #5
FW MLLW: 37.0’
Max Arrival Displacement: 120,000 MT

BERTH #6
FW MLLW: 38.0’
Max Arrival Displacement: 120,000 MT

BTRF drafts are noted as Fresh Water, corrected to MLLW based on 0.0' tide gauge at Morgan's Point. Drafts include a Cushion of 2.0' Under-Keel Clearance.

Available water depth may be temporarily reduced due to height of tide or during periods of high winds. Vessels scheduled to arrive at, or load to, maximum drafts should review latest weather and tide conditions to ensure adequate water levels are available for safe operations.

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