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Houston pilots maneuver vessels safely and efficiently to and from docks via the narrow and congested Houston Ship Channel. We are a team of expert ship handlers commissioned by the State of Texas, supported by administrative and operational professionals to protect Houston's waterway, including its people, ports, and industry.
- Information for Vessels
The following guidelines have been developed to determine...
- Port Information
Vessel Traffic Service Houston/Galveston’s mission is to...
- About
The Houston Pilots Association provides pilotage services to...
- Safety
A Houston Pilot may refuse to use a transfer arrangement...
- Ordering a Pilot
If you have already ordered a Houston Pilot for an inbound...
- Tariffs
The rates for pilotage on the Houston Ship Channel and to or...
- Information for Vessels
The Houston Pilots Association provides pilotage services to all foreign flag vessels and American vessels under register (regulated vessels) entering or departing the Port of Houston, Harris County, Texas, as required by Texas state law.
How to Order a Pilot. Pilot orders are normally placed by locally based ship agents/representatives who hold established accounts with the Houston Pilots. Minimum Time Required. The Houston Pilots require a minimum of four hours' notice for a vessel movement.
The following Navigation Safety Guidelines represent the collective experience and judgement of the state licensed Pilots for Harris County ports and have been developed to ensure the safe and efficient movement of vessels on the Houston Ship Channel and its navigable deep draft tributaries.
11 Νοε 2020 · The 52-mile Houston Ship Channel is home to the largest petrochemical complex in the country and the largest container port in the Gulf of Mexico. Houston ranks first in U.S. exports and first in U.S. foreign tonnage.
29 Σεπ 2021 · Houston Pilots enter second century of safe transits on the Houston Ship Channel. On May 22, 2021, the Houston Pilots (“Pilots”) marked 100 years as the state licensed pilots responsible for protecting the people and environment on the narrowest, busiest commercial waterway in the world.
30 Οκτ 2023 · There are currently two station boats (or bar boats) operating to enable Pilots to board ships in a safe, time-efficient manner. For a Pilot boarding a vessel, utilizing the ladder is a highly hazardous move.
