<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Channel Status:
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
Open – Winter Weather Conditions
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
Pilot Service:<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
Open – Winter Weather | Effective Feb. 15th @ 10:30
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
**LAKE CHARLES PILOTS WINTER WEATHER NOTICE**
Due to the winter weather conditions affecting the roads and terminal operations, the Lake Charles Pilots have closed our Dispatch Office. Pilots re-opened the Dispatch Office
on Tuesday morning at 0700.
Presently, terminals are not requesting vessels to their berths or allowing line handlers to work on the frozen dock surfaces. The pilots are monitoring conditions and will resume services as soon as it is safe to do so.
Head Dispatcher Eric Evans will have the dispatcher's emergency cell phone 337-540-6371 if any emergencies arise where pilots are needed.
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">============================
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
Tug Availability:<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> 6 Tugs
Cameron Ferry:<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> In Service
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
Inbound Deep Draft Pilot Boarding Windows:
15/0200 TO 15/0545 ** 15/1330 TO 15/1945 **<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">16/0300
TO 1930 ** 17/0345 TO 1915<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;text-transform:uppercase">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
Offshore and Coastal Forecast:<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
https://www.weather.gov/lch/
<span-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif">
Synopsis: Strong offshore flow will continue though tonight as a strong high pressure system builds into the coastal waters. Winds will decrease on Tuesday as the high settles in and moves
off to the east. Strong easterly winds will develop on Tuesday night into early Wednesday as surface low moves across the coastal waters. Strong offshore winds will again develop during Wednesday into Thursday as the low moves away and another strong high
pressure system builds in. <span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">
Tuesday<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 3 feet.
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">
Tuesday Night<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">
East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Chance of rain showers after midnight.
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">
Wednesday<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">
East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet. Chance of rain showers in the morning, then rain showers in the afternoon.
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">
Wednesday Night<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">
North winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Rain showers likely in the evening, then chance of rain showers after midnight.
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">
Thursday<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">
North winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet. Slight chance of rain showers in the morning.
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">
Thursday Night<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">
North winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet.
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">
Friday<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">
North winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet.
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">
Friday Night<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">
East winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 1 to 3 feet.
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">
Saturday<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 1 to 3 feet.
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">
Saturday Night<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">
Southeast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet.
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#333333">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">=====================
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Maximum Channel Draft:
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">40'00” FW
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Max Terminal Drafts:
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Alcoa 32’00” FW
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Bulk Terminal 1 Old 40’00” FW
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Bulk Terminal 1 New 40’00” FW
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">CITGO “B” Dock 40’00” FW
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">CITGO “C” Dock 40’00” FW
(SHORE GANGWAY OUT OF SERVICE)
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">CITGO “D” Dock 36’00” FW
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">CITGO CLIFTON RIDGE 37’00” FW
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Phillips 66 Clifton Ridge 40’00” FW
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Phillips 66 Refinery Dock #3 40’00” FW
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Port of Lake Charles City Docks 35’00” FW
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Port of Lake Charles City Dock #8 and BT-1 40’00” FW
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Westlake Chemical A Dock 38’00” FW
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Westlake Chemical C Dock 38’00” FW
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Westlake Styrene/CII 35’00” FW
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">A2 INNER ANCHORAGE 40’00” FW
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">A4 INNER ANCHORAGE 40’00” FW
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Traffic Notice:
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">-Abandoned Anchor Chains in Position Lat 29-17.8N, Lon 093-11.75W AND Lat 29 17.53'N Lon 093 11.65'W
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">=================================
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:red">RESTRICTIONS @ LAKE CHARLES, LA
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">=================================
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">LAKE CHARLES CUSTOMS AND BOARDER PROTECTION (CBP):
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Crew shore leave processing and inspection will now return to previously established procedures.
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Requests for crew sign-offs (D-2) which include an overnight stay will now be considered if, the crewmember is not exhibiting symptoms of COVID-19, the
crewmember has valid travel documents, and there is no other restriction on the crewmember’s travel.
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
Vessel agents should continue to provide notice of vessel arrivals, and updated vessel arrival information, to the CBP Lake Charles email address at
SWLA-Ports@cbp.dhs.gov during the hours of 0800 – 1600 hours Monday – Friday.
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Clayton Istre
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Port Director
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Port of Lake Charles
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">New Orleans Field Office
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">U.S Customs and Border Protection
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Office: 337-721-3310
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Cell: 337-304-7669
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
The below information will be required to request repartition from CBP:<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">- Crew passport bio page
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">- Crew C1/D visa
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">- Crew I-95 landing permit
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">- E-Tickets with direct flights departing from LCH or IAH
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
Rapid COVID-19 testing is available for any crewmember that may require COVID-19 testing before repatriating home.<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:red">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">LAKE CHARLES USCG:
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">All vessels are required to submit “Attestation Letter” prior to being cleared to enter port.
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">LAKE CHARLES TERMINALS:
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">All terminals have no restrictions other than maintaining a safe distance and environment.
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">CBP :
https://www.dhs.gov/coronavirus
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">CDC :
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">USCG :
https://www.uscg.mil/Coronavirus/
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
https://www.weather.gov/
NATIONAL HURRICANE CENTER
https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
NOAA US GULF OFFSHORE WATER WEATHER<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/MIAOFFNT4.shtml
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
Subscribe / Unsubscribe to Daily Port Updates
Visit our Moran Shipping Ports Site
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Moran Shipping Agencies, Inc.
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Lake Charles
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Phone: 337-533-8681
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Email:
LKC@moranshipping.com
<span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">