Restrictions
- Tide Entrance
- Swell Entrance Restriction
- Ice Entrance Restriction
- Other Entrance Restriction
- Overhead Limitations
Port Equipment
Crane
- Fixed
- Mobile
- Floating
Lift Capacity
- 0-24 Mts
- 25-49 Mts
- 50-100 Mts
- 101+ Mts
Service
- Longshore
- Electrical
- Steam
- Navigation Equipment
- Electrical Repair
Other
- Repair code: Limited
- Railway type: Medium
Navigation
- Good Hold Ground
- Turning Area
- Eta Message
- Pilotage Compulsory
- Pilotage Available
- Pilotage Advisability
- Local Assist
- Tug Salvage
- Tug Assistance
- Wharves
- Anchor
- Med Mooring
- Beach Mooring
- Ice Mooring
Communication
- Phone Comm
- Fax Comm
- Radio Comm
- Vhf Comm
- Air Comm
- Rail Comm
- Quarantine Pratique
- Quarantine - Sanitation
- Other Quarantines
- First Port of Entry
- US Representative
FAQ about TEXAS CITY port (USTXT) — United States of America (the)
Key information on TEXAS CITY Port.
TEXAS CITY (UN/Locode: USTXT), United States of America (the) is a seaport located at approximately 29.37851° N, -94.89201° E.
What type of vessels TEXAS CITY Port handles?
Port usage is Tanker (49.44%), Other (37.08%), Passenger (8.99%) and Cargo (4.49%).
Where is TEXAS CITY Port located?
Coordinates: 29.37851° N, -94.89201° E.
- GALVESTON — UN/Locode: USGLS — 29.31004° N, -94.79931° E
- BOLIVAR — UN/Locode: USPOB — 29.40376° N, -94.74757° E
- BAYTOWN — UN/Locode: USHPY — 29.73000° N, -95.02000° E
What are the key facilities and depths at TEXAS CITY Port?
Harbor type/size: Coastal Natural and Small. Cranes: mobile cranes and fixed cranes. Lifting: 0–24 MT lifts, 25–49 MT lifts and 100 MT+ lifts. Support: wharf loading/offloading and turning area. Depths: channel depth 11m - 12.2m; anchorage depth 7.1m - 9.1m; cargo pier depth 11m - 12.2m; oil terminal depth 9.4m - 10m and maximum draft approx. 12 m.
What restrictions apply at TEXAS CITY Port?
Entrance/operational restrictions — tide: no specific restriction; swell: no specific restriction; ice: none; overhead limits: none and other: may apply.
What communication options and marine services are available?
Communication & port formalities — telephone: available; radio (VHF): available; air services: available; rail: available; ETA message: required; quarantine pratique: available; deratting certificate: not available and first port of entry: available. Pilotage & towage — pilotage: compulsory; tug assistance: available and tug salvage: available.
What vessel types and sizes do TEXAS CITY Port handle?
Vessel types historically calling: Bulk Carrier, Gas Carrier, General Cargo, Passenger, Tanker, Tugs Harbor Craft and Unspecified. Typical extremes observed (AIS-derived): max LOA: 274; max beam: 48; max draft: 17.17; max DWT: 158,218; max GT: 81349; max NT: 52056; min LOA: 21; min beam: 6; min draft: 3.58; min DWT: 165; min GT: 682; min NT: 204 and build year: 1960.
Who are the service providers at TEXAS CITY Port?
Service providers include Inglasco International Ltd.
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| Port Usage | |
|---|---|
| Unlocode | USTXT |
| Latitude / Longitude | 29.38º, -94.89º |
| Country | USA |
| Channel Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
|---|---|
| Anchorage Depth | 7.1m - 9.1m |
| Cargo Pier Depth | 11m - 12.2m |
| Oil Depth | 9.4m - 10m |
| Offshore Maximum Vessel Draft (m) | 12 |
Nearby Ports
| Harbour Type | Coastal Natural |
|---|---|
| Harbour Size | Small |
