Escort tug requirement

17 Mar 2021 / Aransas Corpus Christi, United States

Effective immediately, the Aransas Corpus Christi Pilots will commence following the escort tug requirement below while transiting by the Ingleside area:

  • LOA (Feet): Over 700 LOA
  • Draft (Feet): 38 feet and over
  • Escort Tug*: One 60 T Minimum
    (*Escort tug must be capable of indirect maneuvers)

Additional requirements may be imposed on any ship on a case-by-case basis.

Escort tugs for inbound vessels should plan to meet the vessel in the general vicinity of beacons 19 and 20 and outbound vessels in the general vicinity of beacons 55 and 56.

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