1325 (local) 11MAR26:
VTS HOUSTON/GALVESTON DIRECTS NO VESSEL MOVEMENTS IN THE UPPER HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL BETWEEN THE SAM HOUSTON BRIDGE AND GREEN’S BAYOU FROM 0900-1500 (LOCAL) THURSDAY, MARCH 12TH, 2026 DUE TO PIPELINE AND DIVE OPERATIONS.
NO VESSELS WILL BE ALLOWED TO STOP OR PUSH IN ALONG THE HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL DURING THE CLOSURE.
IN THE EVENT OF A NATURAL DISRUPTION TO VESSEL TRAFFIC (I.E. FOG), VTS MAY ADJUST THE START TIME FOR DAYBREAK TO COINCIDE WITH THE DISRUPTION.
Very respectfully,
Vessel Traffic Service
USCG Sector Houston-Galveston
(281) 464-4837 24/7 Watch Supervisor
