1418 (local) 07APR26: In order to facilitate the inbound transit of the M/V ZHEN HUA 29 WITH RTG CONTAINER CRANES: Vessel Traffic Service Houston – Galveston DIRECTS no meeting or overtaking of the M/V ZHEN HUA 29 by piloted vessels from Sea to Bayport Container Terminals from 0730 to 1200 (Local) on Wednesday, April 08, 2026.

Barge Lanes of the Houston Ship Channel remain open for tow vessel traffic. VTS DIRECTS tow vessels not to overtake each other within 2000 yards of M/V ZHEN HUA 29.

The Captain of the Port has established a safety zone of 100 yards around the M/V ZHEN HUA 29. Only vessels checked in with “Houston Traffic” may enter.

Very respectfully,

Vessel Traffic Service

USCG Sector Houston-Galveston

(281) 464-4837    24/7 Watch Supervisor

HoustonTraffic@uscg.mil

 

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