Port Update

Corpus Christi, TX

May 22, 2025

Notices

🌅SUNRISE: 0645 hrs.

🌄SUNSET: 2015 hrs.

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When Outbound Passages are restricted to pilot boarding no earlier than Sunrise and later than the time detailed below for the various locations:

FROM VIOLA BASIN: -5 1/2 HOURS BEFORE SUNSET

FROM TULE BASIN: - 5 HOURS BEFORE SUNSET

FROM CHEMICAL BASIN: 4 1/2 HOURS BEFORE SUNSET

FROM AVERY BASIN: 4 HOURS BEFORE SUNSET

FROM MAIN BASIN: 3 1/2 HOURS BEFORE SUNSET

FROM INGLESIDE: 2 1/2 HOURS BEFORE SUNSET

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PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI OPEN

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Please see attached MSIB 90-24 The Coast Guard is advising all mariners to exercise caution and remain within the skin of the ship while transiting under the Corpus Christi New Harbor Bridge due to fall hazards created during construction.

It is recommended practice until further notice to ensure safety of vessel and crew during transit.

Please see attached for more information.

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Please find attached MSIB 17-25 regarding Vessel Surge Events – Safety Recommendations from the U.S. Coast Guard.

Please read attached Vessel Surge Recommendations.

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Please find attached MSIB 26-25 UPDATE 1 The Captain of the Port is establishing a safety zone in the Matagorda Ship Channel. Texas Eastern Transmission Pipeline has informed the U.S. Coast Guard that they will be performing pipeline repair work from 1 MAY to 6 JUNE each day 1900 to 0700.

Please read the attached for more information.

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Please find attached MSIB 111-23 for GANGWAY SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

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Please find attached GIBSON – STGT for updated drafts of 52 feet.

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Please find attached MSIB 35-25 as the COTP is establishing a safety zone in the La Quinta Ship Channel. Kiewit Offshore will be performing a module loading operations for 90 consecutive hours in the La Quita ship Channel beginning from 0600 on 20 May 2025 through 2359 23 May 2025.

Please see attached for more information.

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Please find attached MSIB 37-25 for a fireworks display will be taking place on the waters of the Laguna Madre in South Padre Island near Louie’s Backyard on 25 MAY 2025 from 2100 to 2359.

Please see attached for more information.

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Please find attached MSIB 38-25 as the COTP is establishing a safety zone as Texas Eastern Transmission Pipeline has informed the U.S. Coast Guard that they will be performing pipeline repair work in the Matagorda Ship Channel beginning at 0700 26 MAY to 0700 29 MAY 2025.

Please see attached for more information.

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Weather / Marine Zone Forecast

Coastal Waters Forecast for Texas National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX

1004 AM CDT Thu May 22 2025

Middle Texas coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Matagorda ship channel out to 60 nautical miles.

Seas are provided as a range of the average height of the highest 1/3 of the waves...along with occasional height of the average highest 10 percent of the waves.

GMZ200-230415-

1004 AM CDT Thu May 22 2025

.SYNOPSIS FOR THE MIDDLE TEXAS COASTAL WATERS...

A light to gentle (BF 2-3) east-southeasterly breeze will continue through tonight.

A gentle to moderate (BF 3-4) onshore breeze can then be expected Friday through early Saturday.

Winds will increase to a moderate to fresh breeze (BF 4-5) Saturday afternoon through Sunday, then decreasing to a moderate (BF 4) breeze by Monday afternoon.

Periods of gentle to moderate (BF 3-4) breeze will then follow through mid-week.

There is a low to medium (20-50%) chance for showers and thunderstorms Monday through Thursday next week.

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GMZ236-237-230415- Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays- San Antonio, Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays-

1004 AM CDT Thu May 22 2025

.REST OF TODAY...East winds around 5 knots, becoming southeast 10 to 15 knots this afternoon. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy.

.TONIGHT...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters smooth.

.FRIDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy.

.SATURDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy.

.SATURDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds around 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to choppy.

.SUNDAY...Southeast winds around 15 knots. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to choppy.

.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds around 15 knots. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to choppy.

.MONDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy. A chance of showers in the afternoon.

.MONDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

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GMZ231-232-230415- Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre-Corpus Christi and Nueces Bays-

1004 AM CDT Thu May 22 2025

.REST OF TODAY...East winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast 10 to 15 knots late. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy.

.TONIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy.

.FRIDAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy.

.SATURDAY...South winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southeast 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters choppy.

.SATURDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy.

.SUNDAY...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy.

.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy.

.MONDAY...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Bay and inland waters choppy.

.MONDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters slightly choppy to occasionally choppy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.

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GMZ250-255-230415- Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM- Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM-

1004 AM CDT Thu May 22 2025

.REST OF TODAY...East winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 2 feet at 6 seconds.

.TONIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 6 seconds.

.FRIDAY...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 2 feet at 5 seconds.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 5 seconds.

.SATURDAY...Southeast winds around 15 knots with gusts up to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 5 seconds.

.SATURDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas around 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 4 feet at 6 seconds.

.SUNDAY...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet.

.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet.

.MONDAY...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet.

.MONDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.

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GMZ270-275-230415- Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM- Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to 60 NM-

1004 AM CDT Thu May 22 2025

.REST OF TODAY...Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: East 2 feet at 6 seconds.

.TONIGHT...Southeast winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: East 3 feet at 6 seconds.

.FRIDAY...Southeast winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 6 seconds.

.FRIDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 3 feet at 5 seconds.

.SATURDAY...Southeast winds around 15 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 4 feet at 5 seconds.

.SATURDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave Detail: Southeast 5 feet at 6 seconds.

.SUNDAY...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet.

.SUNDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet.

.MONDAY...Southeast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet.

.MONDAY NIGHT...Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. A chance of showers.

Attachments

MSIB 35-25 Safety Zone, La Quinta Ship Channel - Kiewit Offshore Services Operations (4).pdf(227 KB )
MSIB 111-23, Gangway Safety Requirements (14).pdf(130 KB )
MSIB 38-25, 72-Hour Safety Zone, Pipeline Repair, Matagorda Ship Channel.pdf(277 KB )
MSIB 37-25, Safety Zone Louies Backyard Memorial Fireworks.pdf(266 KB )
MSIB 26-25, Update 1, Pipeline Repair, Matagorda Ship Channel (14).pdf(279 KB )
MSIB 17-25_Vessel Surge Recommendations (14).pdf(1.87 MB )
MSIB 90-24 Harbor Bridge Construction (14).pdf(940 KB )
GIBSON-STGT_AFTER DREDGE 25APR2025 (13).pdf(6.32 MB )

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