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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 Chartlets. Vessel Traffic Service...
- About
The Houston Pilots Association provides pilotage services to...
- Safety
All vessels wishing to enter the Port of Houston will be...
- Ordering a Pilot
How to Order a Pilot. Pilot orders are normally placed by...
- 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.
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.
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.
11 Νοε 2020 · Houston ranks first in U.S. exports and first in U.S. foreign tonnage. With dedicated barge lanes and a two-way traffic system to prevent the shutdowns faced by one-way ports, the Pilots welcome more than 8,200 vessel arrivals each year through the waterway.
20 Νοε 2013 · Small wooden fishing boats have given way to comfortable, highly capable, and very reliable pilot boats. Today, one of the single most important and financially consequential decisions made by pilot associations is the selection and acquisition of the right pilot boat.
31 Οκτ 2014 · Pilotage is one of the world’s oldest professions and can be traced back to earliest vessels that crossed bodies of water for exploration, trade, and conquest. Houston Pilot Captain Holly Cooper explains, “A pilot’s job is local knowledge, to safely bring vessels in and out of harbor.”.
