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 Port Updates
SubjectDatePriority
Sabine/Neches Daily Update11/26/2008 Normal
Sabine/Neches Daily Update11/25/2008 Normal
Sabine/Neches Daily Update11/24/2008 Normal
Sabine/Neches Daily Update11/21/2008 Normal
Sabine/Neches Daily Update11/20/2008 Normal
Sabine/Neches Daily Update11/19/2008 Normal
Sabine/Neches Daily Update11/18/2008 Normal
Sabine/Neches Daily Update11/17/2008 Normal
Sabine/Neches Daily Update11/14/2008 Normal
Sabine/Neches Daily Update11/13/2008 Normal
Sabine/Neches Daily Update11/12/2008 Normal
Sabine/Neches Daily Update11/11/2008 Normal
Sabine/Neches Daily Update11/10/2008 Normal
Sabine/Neches Daily Update11/07/2008 Normal
Sabine/Neches Daily Update11/06/2008 Normal
11/05/2008 Normal
Sabine/Neches Daily Update11/04/2008 Normal
Sabine/Neches Daily Update11/03/2008 Normal
Sabine/Neches **Updated Daylight Restriction Times**11/03/2008 Normal
Sabine/Neches **Fog Delay**11/03/2008 Normal

 Daily Port Update
Subject:Sabine/Neches Daily Update
Date:Friday, November 14, 2008
Priority:Normal
Notice:PILOT/TRAFFIC ADVISORIES:

TWO DAYLIGHT VESSELS STARTED INBOUND TRANSIT 0600/14TH. ONE
DAYLIGHT VESSEL IS SCHEDULED FOR OUTBOUND TRANSIT AFTERNOON
14TH.

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Vessels that meet one of the following
criteria are considered daylight restricted.

85,000 Dead Weight or over
875 ft Length Over All or over
125 ft Beam or over

Please find the following updated daylight restriction times
from the Sabine Pilots for the Sabine/Neches Channel.


(INBOUND)

ExxonMobil 0500-0930 Hrs
Oil Tanking 0500-1000 Hrs
Sun Terminal 0500-1030 Hrs
Chevron 0500-1030 Hrs
Motiva Pt. Neches 0500-1130 Hrs
Total 0500-1200 Hrs

(OUTBOUND)

ExxonMobil 0600-1300 Hrs
Oil Tanking 0600-1330 Hrs
Sun Terminal 0600-1400 Hrs
Chevron 0600-1400 Hrs
Motiva Pt. Neches 0600-1400 Hrs
Total 0600-1500 Hrs
Fina Anchorage 0600-1630 Hrs


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RIVER DRAFT:MAX.40FT FW.
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AIRDRAFT :MAX. 136FT AT 40FT FW.(THREE BRIDGES)
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TERMINALS REQUIRING AIRDRAFT RESTRICTION:

PORT OF PORT ARTHUR
PABTEX/GLOBAL
PORT OF ORANGE
TOTAL
HUNTSMAN
MOTIVA-PT NECHES
UNOCAL/CHEVRON
OIL TANKING
DUPONT
TEPPCO
EXXONMOBIL REFIN. AND CHEMICAL.
PORT OF BEAUMONT

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U.S.C.G ADVISORIES:
YELLOW/ELEVATED - MARSEC 1

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WEATHER

A Few Showers Today.....

Low pressure south of our area will track to the east-northeast with a
large area of rain expected to pass mainly to our south. However, some
showers will be possible mainly near the coast this morning. A strong
cold front will move off the coast this evening with clearing skies and
chilly temperatures expected this weekend. Some frost will be possible
into northern Jefferson and Orange Counties Sunday morning.

Triangle Forecast...

Today.....A 30 percent coverage of mainly morning and early afternoon
showers. Highs in the lower to middle 70's. Winds mostly east to
northeast at 3-14 mph.

Tonight......Clearing and turning cooler. Lows in the upper 40's. Winds
north 4-18 mph.

Marine Forecast For Friday......

Seas......2-3 feet.
Bays......Slightly Choppy
Winds.....E/NE 3-14 knots.
Weather.....Mostly cloudy with areas of rain.
Water temp.....74.

Outlook for Saturday......Winds NW/N 12-32 knots. Seas 4-6 feet.
Clearing.

Sabine Pass Tides For Friday....

High........5:34 p.m.
Lows.......9:32 a.m. and 10:45 p.m.

Sunrise Today..................6:38
Sunset today.....................5:21
Notice posted on Friday, November 14, 2008

Disclaimer
For quality assurance purposes please note well that while the above information is regularly vetted for accuracy it is not intended to replace the local knowledge or expertise pertaining to port conditions of our marine operations personnel. Port précis should always be verified by contacting the corresponding marine department of a particular location for the most up-to-date information.