Pipe in Ship Channel

14 Apr 2020 / Corpus Christi, United States

Orion Marine reported that three pieces of 24-inch diameter steel pipe are laying on the floor of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, in approximate position 27 deg. 49'06"N, 097 deg. 11'47"W in vicinity of Flint Hills Ingleside.

The Captain of the Port has established a 44-feet draft restriction from position 27 deg. 49'08"N, 097 deg. 11'38"W (just west of the ICW intersection) to position 27 deg. 49'01"N, 097 deg. 12'13"W (adjacent to light 33) until the pipe pieces have been recovered. No vessels with drafts greater than 44-feet shall transit through the area.

To facilitate safe recovery of the pipe pieces, the Captain of the Port will establish a safety zone in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel from position 27 deg. 49'08"N, 097 deg. 11'38"W (just west of the ICW intersection) to position 27 deg. 49'01"N, 097 deg. 12'13"W (adjacent to light 33) on Thursday April 16, 2020 from 9 A.M. through 3 P.M. No vessel shall transit through the safety zone without permission from the U.S. Coast Guard.

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Source: U.S. Coast Guard Sector Corpus Christi Marine Safety Information Bulletin 28-20 dated 13 April 2020

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