Port Update

Corpus Christi, TX

May 23, 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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Please find attached MSIB 41-25 for the Corpus Christi Hooks will be holding a batting practice aboard the USS Lexington that will take place on 24 May 2025 from 1100 to 1300.
Please see attached for more information.

Attachments

  • MSIB 41-25, Hooks Lexington Batting Practice.pdf(250 KB )
  • MSIB 35-25 Safety Zone, La Quinta Ship Channel - Kiewit Offshore Services Operations (5).pdf(227 KB )
  • MSIB 111-23, Gangway Safety Requirements (15).pdf(130 KB )
  • MSIB 38-25, 72-Hour Safety Zone, Pipeline Repair, Matagorda Ship Channel (1).pdf(277 KB )
  • MSIB 17-25_Vessel Surge Recommendations (15).pdf(1.87 MB )
  • MSIB 37-25, Safety Zone Louies Backyard Memorial Fireworks (1).pdf(266 KB )
  • MSIB 26-25, Update 1, Pipeline Repair, Matagorda Ship Channel (15).pdf(279 KB )
  • MSIB 90-24 Harbor Bridge Construction (15).pdf(940 KB )
  • GIBSON-STGT_AFTER DREDGE 25APR2025 (14).pdf(6.32 MB )

Disclaimer: For quality assurance purposes please note well that while the information contained in this website is regularly vetted for accuracy it is not intended to replace the local knowledge or expertise pertaining to port conditions of our marine operations personnel.

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