Office of External Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard

Ship Channel
Release

Date: Sept. 5, 2008
Time:  8 a.m. CST

Contact:  Petty Officer Renee C. Aiello

(713) 578-3080

FREEPORT PILOTS CONTINUE OPERATIONS

FREEPORT, Texas - The Freeport Ship Pilot's 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 Freeport Ship Pilots' Association covers all the ports along the Freeport Ship Channel.  

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