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Ship Channel
Release

Date: Sept. 5, 2008
Time: 8 a.m. CST

Contact: Petty Officer Renee C. Aiello

(713) 578-3080

GALVESTON/TEXAS CITY PILOTS CONTINUE OPERATIONS 

GALVESTON, Texas - The Galveston/Texas City Ship Pilots' Association has not suspended boardings. All ship traffic continues as normal.  

  • Ships Waiting to Enter Port: 
  • Ships Waiting to Depart Port: 

The Pilots' Association is responsible for guiding deep draft commercial ships, such as oil tankers and bulk carriers, through the ship channel they cover. The Galveston/Texas City Ship Pilots' Association covers the ports on the Houston Ship Channel in Galveston and Texas City.  

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