Brownsville

1. Brownsville Pilot boards26°03.9′N 097°04.0′W

Size limits

Max draught 12.0m, LOA 246.91m, beam 12.0m, 74,996DWT

Water density

1025.

Load line zone

Summer.

Tides

Range 0.30m.

Deepest first. The draught is the largest any of the terminal's berths states; a dash means the source gives none.

Anchorages

Good anchorages may be obtained at the following locations where the bottom is soft:

S anchorage in position 26°01'N 097°01'W

N anchorage in position 26°00'N 097°03'W

There are no satisfactory anchorages for deep draught vessels inside Brazos Santiago Pass.

Restrictions

There is a draught restriction of 10.7m on vessels turning in the turning basin.

Tugs

Two tugs are available, 1 x 1,600hp and 1 x 1,800hp.

Charts and publications

BA 3184, 3849. Admiralty Pilot NP69A, NP286(5).

ETA and pre-arrival notices

Vessels arriving in first US port: Please see country information.

Communications

VHF: Ch 16 for Harbour Master. Also Ch 12, 09 and 06.

Documents

Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.

Health

Vessel arrival inspections are usually made at berths.

Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information.

Customs and immigration

Immigration: For crew not to be detained onboard, each crew member must have a visa in their passport or Seaman's Book.

Notices and regulations

Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information.

Port State Control here: US Coast Guard.

Foreign ships are examined by the US Coast Guard. File the Advance Notice of Arrival 96 hours ahead (33 CFR 160).

ISPS

ISPS Designated Authority: United States Coast Guard, Office of Compliance. Address: 2100 Second St, SW, Washington DC, 20593, USA. Tel: +1 202 267 2978. Fax: +1 202 267 4858. Email: [email protected]. For further ISPS information see IMO website http://www2.imo.org/ISPSCode.

Repairs

Available.

Bunkers, water and stores

Fresh water: Available.

Bunkering: Available.

Fuel: Available.

Medical

Valley Regional Medical Center, 13km and Solara Hospital, 14.8km.

Transport

Nearest airport: Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport located at Brownsville, 7.4km.

Nearest railway: Brownsville & Rio Grande International Railroad operates the port rail terminal, connecting with Southern Pacific Railroad, Union Pacific and Mexican National Railways, 7.4km.

Working hours

Normally 0700-1200hrs; 0300-1800hrs; 1900-2359hrs; 0100-0600hrs. No work on Jul 4, Labor Day and Dec 25.

Where it is

Brownsville is the southernmost port in Texas and is situated 15nm from the open sea at the WSW end of Brownsville Ship Channel.

The port

The port is a deep water seaport in Brownsville. The port is about 23km from the inner end of Brazos Santiago Paas. The port handles a wide range of cargoes including dry and liquid bulks, grain and general cargoes. The Port of Brownsville is governed by the Brownsville Navigation District, a political subdivision of the State of Texas.

Traffic

Approx 25,000,000t of cargo and 2,500 vessels handled annually.

Where does the pilot board at Brownsville?

The pilot boards at Brownsville, 26°03.9′N 097°04.0′W.

What time zone is Brownsville in?

Local time at Brownsville is UTC−6. Clocks go to UTC−5 on 14 Mar 2027. Back to UTC−6 on 7 Nov 2027.

What is the maximum draft at Brownsville?

The deepest berth listed is at Brownsville Navigation District Terminal: 12.00 m maximum draught. The "Max draft per terminal" table gives each terminal's figure.

What is the water density at Brownsville?

1025.

Which load line zone is Brownsville in?

Summer.

Who carries out Port State Control at Brownsville?

Port State Control at Brownsville: US Coast Guard.

What is the UN/LOCODE of Brownsville?

The UN/LOCODE of Brownsville is USBRO.

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