Port Update
Freeport, TX
April 08, 2024
Notices
Freeport Port Information:
Current Status: CLOSED AT 0425/8TH DUE TO FOG
Brazos Pilots:
Pilot Boarding Times for Daylight Restricted Vessels:
Sunrise and Sunset Table 2024 (CST)
DATE FIRST SUNRISE SUNSET LAST
PILOT PILOT
Jan. 01 0700 0715 1735 1630
10 0700 0716 1742 1630
20 0700 0715 1750 1700
Feb. 01 0700 0710 1800 1700
10 0700 0704 1807 1700
20 0700 0656 1815 1700
Mar. 01 0700 0646 1821 1730
Daylight Saving Time begins 03/10 0200
10 0700 0636 1927 1730
20 0730 0724 1933 1830
Apr. 01 0700 0710 1940 1830
10 0700 0700 1945 1830
20 0700 0650 1951 1900
May 01 0630 0639 1957 1900
10 0630 0633 2003 1900
20 0630 0627 2009 1900
June 01 0630 0623 2016 1900
10 0630 0622 2020 1930
20 0630 0623 2023 1930
July 01 0630 0627 2024 1930
10 0630 0631 2023 1930
20 0630 0636 2019 1930
Aug. 01 0630 0643 2012 1900
10 0700 0648 2005 1900
20 0700 0653 1955 1900
Sept.01 0700 0659 1942 1830
10 0700 0704 1932 1830
20 0700 0709 1919 1830
Oct. 01 0700 0715 1906 1800
10 0730 0720 1856 1800
20 0730 0726 1846 1800
Nov. 01 0730 0734 1835 1730
Daylight Saving Time ends 11/03 at 0200
10 0630 0641 1729 1630
20 0700 0649 1725 1630
Dec. 01 0700 0658 1723 1630
10 0700 0704 1724 1630
20 0700 0710 1728 1630Coast Guard:
- In the below tab, you will find current MARSEC levels, port status, and MSIB updates.
- https://homeport.uscg.mil/port-directory/houston-galveston#
- Draft Information:
For current draft information, please contact local Moran agent.
- 281-534-2501 (24 Hours)
- Gal@MoranShipping.com
Port Freeport Closures:
Please note that closure updates are prone to change and will be updated upon notification of closures.
For port closure information please contact local Moran agent. Please see contact info above.
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
Port / Terminal Restrictions
Brazos Pilot Restrictions:
- Port restrictions in freeport are based on zones within the port. For port restrictions, please click on the link below to find the current restrictions set by pilots for the zone you are inquiring about.
- https://brazospilots.com/basic-operating-procedures/
U.S. Coast Guard
SECTOR HOUSTON-GALVESTON
SECTOR HOUSTON-GALVESTON (08-37170)
13411 HILLARD ST.
HOUSTON TX
Primary Phone: 281-464-4800
Emergency Phone: 281-464-4800
Fax Number: 281-464-4814
Rescue 21 VHF DSC MMSI Number: 003669915
Response Phone: 281-464-4851
Incident Mgmt. Phone: 281-464-4898
Enforcement Phone: 281-464-4862
Prevention Phone: 281-464-4700
Inspection Phone: 281-464-4732/4733
Investigations Phone: 281-464-4709
Waterways Management Phone: 281-464-4891/4890
Prep/Planning Phone: 281-464-4720
Facilities Branch Phone: 409-978-2711
Commercial Fishing Vessel Phone: 281-464-4732
Facility Inspection Branch Phone: 281-464-4709
National Response Center Number: 800-424-8802 - Contact the NRC for oil spills, hazmat releases.
Area of Responsibility
Sector Houston-Galveston encompasses an area extending from the east bank of the Colorado River in southwest Texas to 60 miles east of Lake Charles, Louisiana.
The Sector’s northern boundary aligns with the Texas- Oklahoma border and encompasses Lake Texoma. The southern border extends 200 miles offshore to the seaward
extent of the U.S. exclusive economic zone. The unit includes two separate Captain of the Port (COTP) zones and major maritime centers including Houston, Beaumont,
Lake Charles, Texas City, Port Arthur, Freeport and Galveston.
