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Notice of Meeting of the Pilot Board of thePort of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas, on

Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at 8:30 AMAt the Solomon P. Ortiz International Center

402 North Harbor Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids orservices are requested to contact Sherry DuBois at 885-6174 at least 48 hours in advance sothat appropriate arrangements can be made.

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Members of the audience will be provided an opportunity to address the Port Commission.Please speak into the microphone located at the podium and state your name and address.Your presentation will be limited to three minutes.

PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the Commission may go into executive session at any timeduring the meeting to discuss matters listed on the agenda when authorized to do so by theprovisions of Section 418.183 or Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. In the event theCommission elects to go into executive session regarding any agenda item, the presidingofficer will publicly announce the section or sections of the Texas Government Codeauthorizing the executive session.

1. Call to order

2. Conflict of Interest Affidavits

3. Minutes

3.a. Approve the minutes of the Pilot Board meeting held on April 18, 2017.April 18, 2017 Pilot Minutes

4. Receive Public Comment (Each speaker will be limited to 3 minutes.)

5. Open Agenda5.a. Present 1st Quarter Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot Work Hours VisualInspection Report performed April 10, 2017, per Section V of the Rules andRegulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi ShipChannel.Pilot Work Hours - Memo

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Work-Rest Report

5.b. Approve the appointment of Capt. Benjamin Watson from the DeputyBranch Pilot Pool to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot's Deputy Branch PilotTraining Program.Deputy Pilot Request Letter

5.c. Consider and take action on proposed revisions to Section V of the PilotBoard’s Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the CorpusChristi Ship Channel regarding Work-Rest Requirements for theAransas-Corpus Christi Pilots.Work-Rest Proposed Rule Change - MemoWork-Rest ModificationRule Change OrderNotice of Rule Change

5.d. Consider and take action on proposed revisions to Section VI of the PilotBoard’s Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the CorpusChristi Ship Channel regarding Combined Beam Restriction in the vicinity ofADM Grain Elevator and CITGO Dock #1.Rule Change Order - MemoRule Change OrderNotice of Rule Change

6. Adjourn

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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF PILOT BOARD MEETINGApril 18, 2017

The Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (the “Pilot Board”) met on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at 8:20 a.m., at the Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center (Nueces Room), 402 Harbor Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas.

Present: Mr. Charles ZahnMr. Wayne SquiresMr. David P. EngelMr. Richard L. BowersMr. Wes Hoskins

Absent: Ms. Barbara Canales

Staff Present: Mr. John LaRueMr. Sean StrawbridgeMr. Dennis DeVriesMr. Jarl PedersenMr. Ruben MedinaChief Tom MylettMs. Patricia CardenasMr. Russell CordoMr. David KramsMs. Lynn AngersteinMr. Bland ChamberlainMs. Sherry DuBoisMs. Angela LeyvaMr. Bennie BenavidesMs. Jennifer PowellMr. Jesse Samu

Others Present: Mr. Leo J. Welder, Jr.Mr. Dane C. Bruun

Others Present: Mr. Richard R. Valls Valls GroupCapt. Jay Rivera Aransas/CC Pilots Assn.Capt. Louis AdamsCapt. Andrea MorrisonCapt. Kevin MonacoMr. Terry Arnold Consultant

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Capt. Mike Kershaw ConsultantCapt. Joe HarringtonMs. Darcy Schroeder ValeroMr. Mike Wike AccutransMr. Kevin Miller CITGOMr. Xavier Valverde G&H TowingMr. Joe Guzman South Texas Military Facilities Task ForceMr. Chris Ramirez Caller-TimesMr. John Pasch Cheniere

I.

Chairman Zahn called the meeting to order and asked for any conflict of interest affidavits. None were submitted.

II.

On motion made by Mr. Squires and seconded by Mr. Bowers, the minutes of the Pilot Board meeting held on March 21, 2017, were approved in the form presented to the meeting.

III.

Chairman Zahn asked for comments from the public. None were received.

IV.

On motion made by Mr. Hoskins and seconded by Mr. Squires, the Commission approved the appointment of Capt. Andrea Morrison from the Deputy Branch Pilot Pool to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot’s Deputy Branch Pilot Training Program.

V.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:27 a.m.

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DATE: June 20, 2017

TO: Pilot Board

FROM: Russell Cordo, Assistant [email protected](361) 885-6166

SUMMARY: On April 10, 2017, Capt. F. Mike Kershaw, a Port/Pilot Liaison consultant, reviewed the Pilot’s master work hours logbook for the first quarter of 2017 as required by Section V of the Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel adopted October 1, 2014.

BACKGROUND: Section V of the Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, adopted October 1, 2014, defines the work-rest requirements for Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots. Section V states that the pilots will keep a master logbook for all pilots and make it available for inspection by the Pilot Board or its representatives upon request. On April 10, 2017, Capt. Kershaw reviewed the Pilot’s master work hours logbook during the first quarter of 2017. Attached is Capt. Kershaw’s report summarizing his inspection.

ALTERNATIVES: N/A

CONFORMITY TO PORT POLICY: The Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot Work Hours Visual Inspection Report complies with Sec V of the Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel.

EMERGENCY: N/A

FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the 1st Quarter Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot Work Hours Visual Inspection Report performed April 10, 2017, per Sec V of the Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel.

Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot Work Hours Visual Inspection Report for 1st Quarter 2017

AGENDA MEMORANDUMAction Item for Pilot Board Meeting of June 20, 2017

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DEPARTMENTAL CLERARANCES:

Originating Department Harbormaster’s Office

Reviewed by Russell CordoLegal Dane BruunExecutive Staff Sean Strawbridge

LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

Pilot Work/Rest Review Report (April 10, 2017)

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Aransas-Corpus Christi PilotsPO Box 2767, Corpus Christi, Texas 78403

Telephone (361) 884-5899 Facsimile (361) 884-1659

June 7, 2017

Mr. John P. LaRueSecretary of the Pilot BoardPort of Corpus Christi Authority222 Power StreetCorpus Christi, Texas 78401

Dear Mr. LaRue,

The Aransas-Corpus Christi pilots have selected Capt. Benjamin Watson from the pool of eligible candidates of the Application Review Committee for the Pilot Board of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority. We respectfully request that the Pilot Board place Capt. Watson on the agenda for the next scheduled Port Commission meeting so that his qualifications can be presented. We also respectfully request that the Port of Corpus Christi Authority perform a criminal background check, as required by the Deputy Pilot Applicant procedure, prior to Capt. Watson’s appointment from the Deputy Branch Pilot Pool to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot’s Deputy Branch Pilot Training Program.

Once the Pilot Board has completed these steps, we will submit a letter to the United States Coast Guard (USCG) stating Capt. Watson’s acceptance into our observation/training program so that he may be allowed to sit for his First-Class Pilot examination.

Upon successful completion of USCG testing and initial 120-day riding observer period, we will present to the Board a formal request for recommendation that the Pilot Board approve Capt. Watson as a Deputy Branch Pilot.

Respectfully submitted,

Capt. Jay RiveraPresiding OfficerAransas-Corpus Christi Pilots

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DATE: June 20, 2017

TO: Pilot Board


SUMMARY: The Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots request an amendment to Section V of the Pilot Board’s Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel regarding their work-rest requirements.

BACKGROUND: Section V of the Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, adopted October 1, 2014, defines the work-rest requirements for Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots. The ACC Pilots recommend additional improvements to better utilize current and future Pilot workforce and to promote efficient vessel movements in the Port. (See attached letter request from ACC Pilots). The South Texas Waterways Advisory Committee (“STWAC”) was briefed on May 30, 2017, and agreed by unanimous vote to recommend the revision to the Pilot Rules for consideration by the Pilot Board on June 20, 2017. Notice of the proposed rule change was posted in accordance with the requirements of Section 70.021 of the Texas Transportation Code.

ALTERNATIVES: N/A

EMERGENCY: N/A


STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Pilot Board adopt the attached order amending Section V of the Pilot Board’s Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel regarding work-rest requirements.




Revision to Section V of the Pilot Board’s Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel regarding Work-Rest

Requirements for the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots


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Letter Request from ACC Pilot’ Presiding Officer (June 4, 2017)Notice of Proposed Rule ChangeOrder Adopting Rule Change

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Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots PO Box 2767, Corpus Christi, Texas 78403

Telephone (361) 884-5899 Facsimile (361) 884-1659

June 7, 2017 Work-Rest Requirements for Pilots (Amendment): The Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots operate under a Pilot Board approved fatigue mitigation policy that was enacted October of 2014 and is quoted below: “A Pilot’s work hours may not exceed 13 total hours in any 24-hour period. After a Pilot has completed 13 total hours of work in any 24-hour period, he or she is required to take 10 consecutive hours of rest. A Pilot who works 13 total hours in the preceding 24-hour period will not be dispatched to a Vessel until the 10-hour rest period has been satisfied. Regardless of the number of hours worked, in any 24-hour period a Pilot must have at least one consecutive 6-hour uninterrupted rest period. A Pilot has the duty to refuse an assignment if the Pilot deems himself or herself insufficiently rested or unfit. Work is defined as the time a Pilot is performing his or her duties as a State commissioned and licensed pilot. A Pilot’s work hours for a Vessel transit of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel (“CCSC”) start with the Vessel’s first Master-Pilot Exchange (“Start Time”). In other words, all Pilots on board a Vessel will have the same Start Time. A Pilot’s work hours for a transit of the CCSC stop one hour after the Pilot steps off the Vessel or when the Pilot’s work hours for his or her next transit begin, if earlier (“Stop Time”). Each Pilot will record his or her Start Time and Stop Time for each transit and will report these times to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots Association’s dispatcher as soon as practicable following a transit. The dispatcher will log these times into a master logbook for all Pilots. The logbook may be in paper or electronic form, and it shall be made available for inspection by the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority or its representatives upon request.” After nearly 3 years of operating under this policy, the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots recommend additional improvements to this policy to better utilize the current and future Pilot force and promote efficient vessel movements in the Port. The proposed modifications will ensure a properly rested Pilot force while still maintaining parallels to the standards of Federal and International Law (OPA 90, 46 CFR, 46 USC, STCW 2010). The recommended standard by STCW is 13 hours worked in a 24 hour period with a minimum of 10 hours of rest. The OPA-90 standard is 12 hours worked in a 24 hour period, with no more than 36 hours in a 72 hour period, and no more than 15 hours in a single day. These regulations apply for seafarers living onboard that do not have to travel to their work site and are also counted as hours “on task” or “bridge time”. With these Federal and International standards as reference, the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots recommend reducing the time allotted for travel from one hour between jobs to 30 minutes. This modification would more accurately account for the total time that Pilots incur traveling to and from a job during a work day and still be in compliance with the total rest time requirement. This change would also ensure that the Pilots would not be in violation of the current Work-Rest requirements after they have completed their work day and are on route to their home to rest.

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Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots PO Box 2767, Corpus Christi, Texas 78403

Telephone (361) 884-5899 Facsimile (361) 884-1659 As a contingency for extended channel closure events that last 12 hours or more, such as rig movements or weather events, we recommend a temporary deviation to the Work-Rest rule, also in accordance with Federal and International Law, to clear traffic after these events. The Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots recommend an increase in the total work hours from 13 to 15 after these channel closure events, to allow to clear all backed up traffic, provided that the total rest period described in the paragraph above is completed. Our group is certain that these modifications will expedite vessel movements in the Port, while keeping within the spirit of these regulations, and maintaining a properly rested Pilot work force. Respectfully submitted,

Capt. Jay Rivera Presiding Officer Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots

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AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF PILOT COMMISSIONERS

FOR THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITYREGARDING WORK-REST REQUIREMENTS FOR PILOTS

AND COMBINED BEAM RESTRICTION

Whereas, the current Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel (“Pilotage Rules and Regulations”), approved and adopted by the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (“Pilot Board”) in accordance with Chapter 70, Texas Transportation Code, are attached hereto as Attachment One; and

Whereas, the Pilot Board wishes to amend the Pilotage Rules and Regulations by revising Section V regarding work-rest requirements for pilots and temporarily revising Section VI regarding the combined beam restrictions in vicinity of the ADM Grain Elevator and CITGO Dock #1; and

Whereas, notice of the proposed rule changes has been given and posted in accordance with the requirements of Section 70.021 of the Texas Transportation Code;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Pilot Board that:

Section 1. The Pilot Board hereby amends the Pilotage Rules and Regulations by revising Sections V and VI of the Pilotage Rules and Regulations.

Section 2. Pursuant to the power and authority granted to the Pilot Board in Section 70.016 of the Texas Transportation Code, the Pilot Board hereby amends the Pilotage Rules and Regulations by revising Sections V and VI thereto to read as follows:

V WORK-REST REQUIREMENTS FOR PILOTS (Effective July 1, 2017)

A Pilot’s work hours may not exceed 13 total hours in any 24-hour period. After a Pilot has completed 13 total hours of work in any 24-hour period, he or she is required to take 10 consecutive hours of rest. A Pilot who works 13 total hours in the preceding 24-hour period will not be dispatched to a Vessel until the 10-hour rest period has been satisfied. Regardless of the number of hours worked, in any 24-hour period a Pilot must have at least one consecutive 6-hour uninterrupted rest period. A Pilot has the duty to refuse an assignment if the Pilot deems himself or herself insufficiently rested or unfit.

In the event of an extended channel closure of 12 hours or more in duration, a Pilot’s work hours may not exceed 15 total hours in any 24-hour period after the channel is opened. The required rest periods in the previous paragraph still apply.

Work is defined as the time a Pilot is performing his or her duties as a State commissioned and licensed pilot. A Pilot’s work hours for a Vessel transit of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel (“CCSC”) start with the Vessel’s first Master-Pilot Exchange (“Start Time”). In other words, all Pilots on board a Vessel will have the same Start Time. A Pilot’s work hours for a transit of the CCSC stop one half hour after the Pilot

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steps off the Vessel or when the Pilot’s work hours for his or her next transit begin, if earlier (“Stop Time”). Each Pilot will record his or her Start Time and Stop Time for each transit and will report these times to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots Association’s dispatcher as soon as practicable following a transit. The dispatcher will log these times into a master logbook for all Pilots. The logbook may be in paper or electronic form, and it shall be made available for inspection by the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority or its representatives upon request.

VI 377’ COMBINED BEAM RESTRICTION (Effective July 1, 2017)

A navigational choke point exists in the Corpus Christi Inner Harbor in the vicinity of the ADM Grain Elevator and CITGO Dock #1 whenever certain size vessels are moored or must pass through the area. The following guidelines were developed by the Port of Corpus Christi, the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots, ADM, CITGO and Valero and are currently in effect:

1. If vessel beams at both CITGO 1 and ADM are 106’ or less and the passing vessel’s beam causes an overage of 377’, the first vessel secured at ADM or CITGO 1 will have 24 hours to move from the time the passing vessel sets shifting time order, arrives at the bar or sets a sail order.

2. If vessels are at CITGO 1 and ADM with combined beams of 212’ or over, the last secured vessel will be required to move after 24 hours. Time begins when passing vessel is ready to move. (Shifting time order, arrived at bar, sail order).

3. After vessel returns to berth, vessel may occupy berth for operations for at least 24 hours before vacating, if required.

4. Vessels must begin operations as soon as practical after securing at berth and continue to work all available hours.

5. Vessels may continue to work as long as combined beams, including passing vessel, do not exceed 377’.

Section 3. The amendment to Section V of the Pilotage Rules and Regulations shall be effective on July 1, 2017.

Section 4. The amendment to Section VI of the Pilotage Rules and Regulations shall be temporary revision for a 120-day trial period effective on July 1, 2017.

IT IS ACCORDINGLY SO ORDERED this 20th day of June, 2017.

______________________________Presiding Officer of the Pilot Board

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RULES AND REGULATIONSGOVERNING

PILOTS AND PILOTAGE ON THE CORPUS CHRISTI SHIP CHANNELEFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2013

AMENDED EFFECTIVE MAY 13, 2014AMENDED EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2014AMENDED EFFECTIVE JANUARY 13, 2015

I GENERAL

The Rules and Regulations (“Rules”) contained herein are adopted by the Board of Pilot Commission for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority to carry out the Port of Corpus Christi Pilots Licensing and Regulatory Act, Chapter 70, Texas Transportation Code.

For purposes of these Rules, the following definitions apply:

“CCSC” means the Corpus Christi Ship Channel

“Cut A” means the CCSC from Port Aransas to Ingleside.

“Cut B” means the CCSC from Ingleside to the Harbor Bridge.

“Inner Harbor” means the CCSC westward of the Harbor Bridge.

“Tanker” means any Vessel carrying, or designed to carry, liquid cargoes in bulk.

“Category One Tanker” means a Tanker with the following dimensions:

Greater than 748 feet (227.99 meters) Length Over All (LOA), and Greater than 120 feet (36.58 meters) Beam (Width), and Greater than 40.9 feet (12.47 meters) Draft.

“Category Two Tanker” means a Tanker with the following dimensions:

Greater than 748 feet (227.99 meters) LOA, and either

Greater than 120 feet (36.58 meters) Beam, or

Greater than 40.9 feet (12.47 meters) Draft.

II LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

Draft Restrictions

The Maximum Draft for any Vessel transiting the CCSC will be 45 feet (13.72 meters), and with a positive tide reading.

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Combined Beam Restrictions

The following Combined Beam Restrictions will apply to all Vessels:

Within Cut A, the permissible combined beam for passing Vessels is 265 feet (80.77 meters).

Within Cut B, the permissible combined beam for passing Vessels is 215 feet (65.53 meters).

Within the Inner Harbor, at the location of the ADM and Citgo Docks, the permissible combined beam for passing Vessels (including combined beam of Vessels berthed at ADM and Citgo Docks) is 357 feet (108.81 meters).

Daylight Only Passage Restrictions

The following vessels are subject to Daylight Only Passage Restrictions:

All Vessels greater than 900 feet (274.32 meters) Length Over All (LOA)

All Vessels greater than 130,000 Deadweight Tonnage (DWT)

All Vessels greater than 250 feet (76.20 meters) transiting “Dead Ship”

All Vessels subject to USCG Letter of Deviation requiring Tug Escort

All Vessels with greater than 26 feet (7.92 meters) trim, when passing under the Harbor Bridge

All Category One Tankers

The following applies to all Vessels subject to Daylight Only Passage Restrictions as per these Rules:

Inbound Passages are restricted to Pilot boarding no earlier than ½ hour before Sunrise, and no later than the times detailed below for the various locations.

Outbound Passages are restricted to Pilot boarding no earlier than Sunrise, and no later than the times detailed below for the various locations.

o From Viola Basin - 5 ½ hours before Sunseto From Tule Basin - 5 hours before Sunseto From Chemical Basin - 4 ½ hours before Sunseto From Avery Basin - 4 hours before Sunseto From Main Basin - 3 ½ hours before Sunseto From Ingleside - 2 ½ hours before Sunset

One Way Traffic Restrictions

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The following Vessels will be restricted to One Way Traffic within both Cut A and Cut B:

All Category One Tankers when transiting at nightTwo Pilot Requirements

The following Vessels are required to retain the services of two Pilots for the transit:





All Vessels with greater than 26 feet (7.92 meters) trim, when passing under Harbor Bridge

All Vessels with a beam of greater than 120 feet (36.58 meters), when transiting the Inner Harbor, at the ADM and Citgo Docks, when both docks are occupied

All Category One and Two Tankers when transiting at nightAdditional Requirements

All Vessels greater than 1,600 Gross Tons shall have available a functional AIS Pilot Plug.

All Aransas – Corpus Christ Pilots shall be provided with a Portable Pilot Unit for use during the transit.

III VARIANCES

Any Vessel subject to Daylight Only Passage Restrictions may transit the CCSC at night, with Two Pilots onboard, subject to the approval of both the Harbor Master and the Aransas – Corpus Christi Pilots Association.

Any Vessel may be exempted from One Way Traffic Procedures for all (or part) of the transit of the CCSC, subject to the approval of both the Harbor Master and Aransas –Corpus Christi Pilot’s Association.

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Any Vessel exceeding the parameters of these Rules may be subject to various restrictions, including additional pilots, Daylight Only Passage Restrictions, One Way Traffic Procedures, mandatory Tug assistance, or be denied entry.

These Rules are based on normal traffic patterns and typical weather/tidal conditions.Variances from these Rules may be imposed at times by Federal, State or local authorities because of weather, prevailing channel conditions, or other reasons.

IV DUTIES OF ADDITIONAL PILOTS (Added May 13, 2014)

This Section IV applies only when a Vessel transiting the Corpus Christi Ship Channel requires the services of two or more Pilots. The additional Pilot(s) will assist in gaining, maintaining and assessing situational awareness, problem solving, and decision making throughout the transit. This will enable the conning Pilot to not become overloaded such that situational awareness can be maintained at all times allowing the conning Pilot to concentrate on the conduct of the Vessel in the waterway.

Only one Pilot will be conning a Vessel at any given time. It will be communicated to the Bridge Team during the Master Pilot Exchange which Pilot will be conning and which Pilot(s) will be assisting. It will be subsequently communicated to the Bridge Team when the conning Pilot and the additional Pilot(s) exchange duties. The additional Pilot(s) will be engaged throughout the transit and may assist any time needed as outlined below:

Boarding / Communications with crew:-Assist during Master-Pilot Exchange.-Evaluation of Vessel’s navigation equipment.-Review Under Keel Clearance (UKC) issues.-Arrange traffic meeting situations.

Transit of waterway:-The additional Pilot(s) may be stationed at different locations on the

Vessel to aid with any visibility/deck obstruction issues. -Assess any hazards to the safe navigation of the Vessel.-Monitor position of Vessel in the channel.

Docking / Undocking:-Assist during docking, undocking, close quarter situations, and turning.-Positioning of Vessel at berth / liaising with dock personnel.-Coordinate with line handlers.

Accident Avoidance and Response:-Replace conning Pilot in case of incapacitation.-Handle communications with authorities.

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-Coordinate damage control and spill mitigation.-Coordinate tug assist.

V WORK-REST REQUIREMENTS FOR PILOTS (Effective October 1, 2014)


Work is defined as the time a Pilot is performing his or her duties as a State commissioned and licensed pilot. A Pilot’s work hours for a Vessel transit of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel (“CCSC”) start with the Vessel’s first Master-Pilot Exchange (“Start Time”). In other words, all Pilots on board a Vessel will have the same Start Time. A Pilot’s work hours for a transit of the CCSC stop one hour after the Pilot steps off the Vessel or when the Pilot’s work hours for his or her next transit begin, if earlier (“Stop Time”). Each Pilot will record his or her Start Time and Stop Time for each transit and will report these times to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots Association’s dispatcher as soon as practicable following a transit. The dispatcher will log these times into a master logbook for all Pilots. The logbook may be in paper or electronic form, and it shall be made available for inspection by the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority or its representatives upon request.

VI 357’ COMBINED BEAM RESTRICTION (Added January 13, 2015)




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10.Vessels may continue to work as long as combined beams, including passing vessel, do not exceed 357’.

VII GENERAL CONDITIONS

These Rules shall apply to all Vessels transiting the CCSC, regardless of whether the vessel is transiting under federal pilotage authority, or with a state-licensed, Aransas –Corpus Christi Pilot onboard.

In obeying and construing these Rules, due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and recognition is hereby given to the responsibility of the individual Pilot to exercise judgment as to any special circumstance which may render a departure from the Rules contained herein necessary in order to avoid immediate danger.

Nothing in these Rules obligates an individual pilot to move a vessel when, in that pilot’s opinion, it is unsafe to do so. These Rules made in the interest of safety. They are not intended to limit or supersede the on-scene discretion of an individual Pilot or ship’s Master as they navigate vessels on the CCSC. The Pilot and Master on the vessel are best situated to evaluate the specific situation confronting a Vessel and determine a proper course of action. Situations may arise in which actions that depart from orconflict with these Rules may be necessary to address special circumstances or avoid immediate danger. The Pilot, with approval of the ship’s Master, may determine a variance from the Rules is appropriate without prior written request or approval.

Every foreign Vessel and every American Vessel engaged in foreign trade, including Vessels being moved dead, when underway on the CCSC shall employ an Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot holding a valid commission or appointment as a Branch or Deputy Pilot.

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BOARD OF PILOT COMMISSIONERSOF THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE CHANGE

Pursuant to Section 70.021 of the Texas Transportation Code, you are hereby notified that the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (“Pilot Board”) may adopt the following rule changes at a public meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at 8:30 a.m., at the Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center, 402 HarborDrive, Corpus Christi, Texas:




Work is defined as the time a Pilot is performing his or her duties as a State commissioned and licensed pilot. A Pilot’s work hours for a Vessel transit of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel (“CCSC”) start with the Vessel’s first Master-Pilot Exchange (“Start Time”). In other words, all Pilots on board a Vessel will have the same Start Time. A Pilot’s work hours for a transit of the CCSC stop one half hour after the Pilot steps off the Vessel or when the Pilot’s work hours for his or her next transit begin, if earlier (“Stop Time”). Each Pilot will record his or her Start Time and Stop Time for each transit and will report these times to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots Association’s dispatcher as soon as practicable following a transit. The dispatcher will log these times into a master logbook for all Pilots. The logbook may be in paper or electronic form, and it shall be made available for inspection by the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority or its representatives upon request.



1. If vessel beams at both CITGO 1 and ADM are 106’ or less and the passing vessel’s beam causes an overage of 377’, the first vessel secured at ADM or

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CITGO 1 will have 24 hours to move from the time the passing vessel sets shifting time order, arrives at the bar or sets a sail order.





Note: The proposed revisions are underlined.

If adopted by the Pilot Board, the foregoing proposed rule changes will be incorporated into Sections V and VI of the Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel.

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DATE: June 20, 2017

TO: Pilot Board


SUMMARY: Staff requests approval of a temporary revision to Section VI of the Pilot Board’s Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel regarding Combined Beam Restriction in the vicinity of ADM Grain Elevator and CITGO Dock #1 for a 120-day trial period effective July 1, 2017.

BACKGROUND: Section VI of the Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel (“Pilot Rules”), adopted January 13, 2015, defines the combined beam restrictions in the Inner Harbor in the vicinity of the ADM Grain Elevator and Citgo Dock #1. The Port Optimization Group and South Texas Waterways Advisory Committee (“STWAC”) were briefed on May 30, 2017, and agreed by unanimous vote to recommend the temporary revision to the Pilot Rules for consideration by the Pilot Board on June 20, 2017. Notice of the proposed rule change was posted in accordance with the requirements of Section 70.021 of the Texas Transportation Code.

ALTERNATIVES: N/A

EMERGENCY: N/A


STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Pilot Board adopt the attached order approving of a temporary revision to Section VI of the Pilot Board’s Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel regarding Combined Beam Restriction in the vicinity of ADM Grain Elevator and CITGO Dock #1 for a 120-day trial period effective July 1, 2017.

Temporary Revision to Section VI of the Pilot Board’s Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christ revisions to Section VI of the Pilot Board’s Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the

Corpus Christi Ship Channel regarding Combined Beam Restriction in the vicinity of ADM Grain Elevator and CITGO Dock #1


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Notice of Proposed Rule ChangeOrder Adopting Rule Change

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AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF PILOT COMMISSIONERS

FOR THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITYREGARDING WORK-REST REQUIREMENTS FOR PILOTS

AND COMBINED BEAM RESTRICTION

Whereas, the current Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel (“Pilotage Rules and Regulations”), approved and adopted by the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (“Pilot Board”) in accordance with Chapter 70, Texas Transportation Code, are attached hereto as Attachment One; and

Whereas, the Pilot Board wishes to amend the Pilotage Rules and Regulations by revising Section V regarding work-rest requirements for pilots and temporarily revising Section VI regarding the combined beam restrictions in vicinity of the ADM Grain Elevator and CITGO Dock #1; and

Whereas, notice of the proposed rule changes has been given and posted in accordance with the requirements of Section 70.021 of the Texas Transportation Code;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Pilot Board that:

Section 1. The Pilot Board hereby amends the Pilotage Rules and Regulations by revising Sections V and VI of the Pilotage Rules and Regulations.

Section 2. Pursuant to the power and authority granted to the Pilot Board in Section 70.016 of the Texas Transportation Code, the Pilot Board hereby amends the Pilotage Rules and Regulations by revising Sections V and VI thereto to read as follows:




Work is defined as the time a Pilot is performing his or her duties as a State commissioned and licensed pilot. A Pilot’s work hours for a Vessel transit of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel (“CCSC”) start with the Vessel’s first Master-Pilot Exchange (“Start Time”). In other words, all Pilots on board a Vessel will have the same Start Time. A Pilot’s work hours for a transit of the CCSC stop one half hour after the Pilot

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steps off the Vessel or when the Pilot’s work hours for his or her next transit begin, if earlier (“Stop Time”). Each Pilot will record his or her Start Time and Stop Time for each transit and will report these times to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots Association’s dispatcher as soon as practicable following a transit. The dispatcher will log these times into a master logbook for all Pilots. The logbook may be in paper or electronic form, and it shall be made available for inspection by the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority or its representatives upon request.








Section 3. The amendment to Section V of the Pilotage Rules and Regulations shall be effective on July 1, 2017.

Section 4. The amendment to Section VI of the Pilotage Rules and Regulations shall be temporary revision for a 120-day trial period effective on July 1, 2017.

IT IS ACCORDINGLY SO ORDERED this 20th day of June, 2017.

______________________________Presiding Officer of the Pilot Board

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RULES AND REGULATIONSGOVERNING

PILOTS AND PILOTAGE ON THE CORPUS CHRISTI SHIP CHANNELEFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2013

AMENDED EFFECTIVE MAY 13, 2014AMENDED EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2014AMENDED EFFECTIVE JANUARY 13, 2015

I GENERAL

The Rules and Regulations (“Rules”) contained herein are adopted by the Board of Pilot Commission for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority to carry out the Port of Corpus Christi Pilots Licensing and Regulatory Act, Chapter 70, Texas Transportation Code.

For purposes of these Rules, the following definitions apply:

“CCSC” means the Corpus Christi Ship Channel

“Cut A” means the CCSC from Port Aransas to Ingleside.

“Cut B” means the CCSC from Ingleside to the Harbor Bridge.

“Inner Harbor” means the CCSC westward of the Harbor Bridge.

“Tanker” means any Vessel carrying, or designed to carry, liquid cargoes in bulk.

“Category One Tanker” means a Tanker with the following dimensions:

Greater than 748 feet (227.99 meters) Length Over All (LOA), and Greater than 120 feet (36.58 meters) Beam (Width), and Greater than 40.9 feet (12.47 meters) Draft.

“Category Two Tanker” means a Tanker with the following dimensions:

Greater than 748 feet (227.99 meters) LOA, and either

Greater than 120 feet (36.58 meters) Beam, or

Greater than 40.9 feet (12.47 meters) Draft.

II LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

Draft Restrictions

The Maximum Draft for any Vessel transiting the CCSC will be 45 feet (13.72 meters), and with a positive tide reading.

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Combined Beam Restrictions

The following Combined Beam Restrictions will apply to all Vessels:

Within Cut A, the permissible combined beam for passing Vessels is 265 feet (80.77 meters).

Within Cut B, the permissible combined beam for passing Vessels is 215 feet (65.53 meters).

Within the Inner Harbor, at the location of the ADM and Citgo Docks, the permissible combined beam for passing Vessels (including combined beam of Vessels berthed at ADM and Citgo Docks) is 357 feet (108.81 meters).

Daylight Only Passage Restrictions

The following vessels are subject to Daylight Only Passage Restrictions:





All Vessels with greater than 26 feet (7.92 meters) trim, when passing under the Harbor Bridge

All Category One Tankers

The following applies to all Vessels subject to Daylight Only Passage Restrictions as per these Rules:

Inbound Passages are restricted to Pilot boarding no earlier than ½ hour before Sunrise, and no later than the times detailed below for the various locations.

Outbound Passages are restricted to Pilot boarding no earlier than Sunrise, and no later than the times detailed below for the various locations.

o From Viola Basin - 5 ½ hours before Sunseto From Tule Basin - 5 hours before Sunseto From Chemical Basin - 4 ½ hours before Sunseto From Avery Basin - 4 hours before Sunseto From Main Basin - 3 ½ hours before Sunseto From Ingleside - 2 ½ hours before Sunset

One Way Traffic Restrictions

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The following Vessels will be restricted to One Way Traffic within both Cut A and Cut B:

All Category One Tankers when transiting at nightTwo Pilot Requirements

The following Vessels are required to retain the services of two Pilots for the transit:





All Vessels with greater than 26 feet (7.92 meters) trim, when passing under Harbor Bridge

All Vessels with a beam of greater than 120 feet (36.58 meters), when transiting the Inner Harbor, at the ADM and Citgo Docks, when both docks are occupied

All Category One and Two Tankers when transiting at nightAdditional Requirements

All Vessels greater than 1,600 Gross Tons shall have available a functional AIS Pilot Plug.

All Aransas – Corpus Christ Pilots shall be provided with a Portable Pilot Unit for use during the transit.

III VARIANCES

Any Vessel subject to Daylight Only Passage Restrictions may transit the CCSC at night, with Two Pilots onboard, subject to the approval of both the Harbor Master and the Aransas – Corpus Christi Pilots Association.

Any Vessel may be exempted from One Way Traffic Procedures for all (or part) of the transit of the CCSC, subject to the approval of both the Harbor Master and Aransas –Corpus Christi Pilot’s Association.

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Any Vessel exceeding the parameters of these Rules may be subject to various restrictions, including additional pilots, Daylight Only Passage Restrictions, One Way Traffic Procedures, mandatory Tug assistance, or be denied entry.

These Rules are based on normal traffic patterns and typical weather/tidal conditions.Variances from these Rules may be imposed at times by Federal, State or local authorities because of weather, prevailing channel conditions, or other reasons.

IV DUTIES OF ADDITIONAL PILOTS (Added May 13, 2014)

This Section IV applies only when a Vessel transiting the Corpus Christi Ship Channel requires the services of two or more Pilots. The additional Pilot(s) will assist in gaining, maintaining and assessing situational awareness, problem solving, and decision making throughout the transit. This will enable the conning Pilot to not become overloaded such that situational awareness can be maintained at all times allowing the conning Pilot to concentrate on the conduct of the Vessel in the waterway.

Only one Pilot will be conning a Vessel at any given time. It will be communicated to the Bridge Team during the Master Pilot Exchange which Pilot will be conning and which Pilot(s) will be assisting. It will be subsequently communicated to the Bridge Team when the conning Pilot and the additional Pilot(s) exchange duties. The additional Pilot(s) will be engaged throughout the transit and may assist any time needed as outlined below:

Boarding / Communications with crew:-Assist during Master-Pilot Exchange.-Evaluation of Vessel’s navigation equipment.-Review Under Keel Clearance (UKC) issues.-Arrange traffic meeting situations.

Transit of waterway:-The additional Pilot(s) may be stationed at different locations on the

Vessel to aid with any visibility/deck obstruction issues. -Assess any hazards to the safe navigation of the Vessel.-Monitor position of Vessel in the channel.

Docking / Undocking:-Assist during docking, undocking, close quarter situations, and turning.-Positioning of Vessel at berth / liaising with dock personnel.-Coordinate with line handlers.

Accident Avoidance and Response:-Replace conning Pilot in case of incapacitation.-Handle communications with authorities.

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-Coordinate damage control and spill mitigation.-Coordinate tug assist.

V WORK-REST REQUIREMENTS FOR PILOTS (Effective October 1, 2014)


Work is defined as the time a Pilot is performing his or her duties as a State commissioned and licensed pilot. A Pilot’s work hours for a Vessel transit of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel (“CCSC”) start with the Vessel’s first Master-Pilot Exchange (“Start Time”). In other words, all Pilots on board a Vessel will have the same Start Time. A Pilot’s work hours for a transit of the CCSC stop one hour after the Pilot steps off the Vessel or when the Pilot’s work hours for his or her next transit begin, if earlier (“Stop Time”). Each Pilot will record his or her Start Time and Stop Time for each transit and will report these times to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots Association’s dispatcher as soon as practicable following a transit. The dispatcher will log these times into a master logbook for all Pilots. The logbook may be in paper or electronic form, and it shall be made available for inspection by the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority or its representatives upon request.

VI 357’ COMBINED BEAM RESTRICTION (Added January 13, 2015)




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10.Vessels may continue to work as long as combined beams, including passing vessel, do not exceed 357’.

VII GENERAL CONDITIONS

These Rules shall apply to all Vessels transiting the CCSC, regardless of whether the vessel is transiting under federal pilotage authority, or with a state-licensed, Aransas –Corpus Christi Pilot onboard.

In obeying and construing these Rules, due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and recognition is hereby given to the responsibility of the individual Pilot to exercise judgment as to any special circumstance which may render a departure from the Rules contained herein necessary in order to avoid immediate danger.

Nothing in these Rules obligates an individual pilot to move a vessel when, in that pilot’s opinion, it is unsafe to do so. These Rules made in the interest of safety. They are not intended to limit or supersede the on-scene discretion of an individual Pilot or ship’s Master as they navigate vessels on the CCSC. The Pilot and Master on the vessel are best situated to evaluate the specific situation confronting a Vessel and determine a proper course of action. Situations may arise in which actions that depart from orconflict with these Rules may be necessary to address special circumstances or avoid immediate danger. The Pilot, with approval of the ship’s Master, may determine a variance from the Rules is appropriate without prior written request or approval.

Every foreign Vessel and every American Vessel engaged in foreign trade, including Vessels being moved dead, when underway on the CCSC shall employ an Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot holding a valid commission or appointment as a Branch or Deputy Pilot.

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BOARD OF PILOT COMMISSIONERSOF THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY

NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE CHANGE

Pursuant to Section 70.021 of the Texas Transportation Code, you are hereby notified that the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (“Pilot Board”) may adopt the following rule changes at a public meeting to be held on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at 8:30 a.m., at the Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center, 402 HarborDrive, Corpus Christi, Texas:




Work is defined as the time a Pilot is performing his or her duties as a State commissioned and licensed pilot. A Pilot’s work hours for a Vessel transit of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel (“CCSC”) start with the Vessel’s first Master-Pilot Exchange (“Start Time”). In other words, all Pilots on board a Vessel will have the same Start Time. A Pilot’s work hours for a transit of the CCSC stop one half hour after the Pilot steps off the Vessel or when the Pilot’s work hours for his or her next transit begin, if earlier (“Stop Time”). Each Pilot will record his or her Start Time and Stop Time for each transit and will report these times to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots Association’s dispatcher as soon as practicable following a transit. The dispatcher will log these times into a master logbook for all Pilots. The logbook may be in paper or electronic form, and it shall be made available for inspection by the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority or its representatives upon request.



1. If vessel beams at both CITGO 1 and ADM are 106’ or less and the passing vessel’s beam causes an overage of 377’, the first vessel secured at ADM or

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CITGO 1 will have 24 hours to move from the time the passing vessel sets shifting time order, arrives at the bar or sets a sail order.





Note: The proposed revisions are underlined.

If adopted by the Pilot Board, the foregoing proposed rule changes will be incorporated into Sections V and VI of the Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel.

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