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Harbormaster's Office / Vessel Traffic
24/7 Harbormaster's Office coordinating, tracking and billing all vessel calls, using a Vessel Traffic Information System and the PORTS sensor network.
Description
The Harbormaster's Office (HMO) is the communication hub of the Port of Corpus Christi, responsible for the coordination, tracking and billing of all vessels calling at the port. It is open 24/7, 365 days a year.
Key features
- Vessel Traffic Controllers handle over 5,600 ship movements and 20,000 barge movements annually
- Vessel Traffic Information System (VTIS)
- Port-sponsored Corpus Christi PORTS system with 13 meteorological and seven visibility sensors along the ship channel
- Handles dive, hot work, potable water and lifeboat waterborne test requests, and publishes dock soundings
Applications
- Coordination of all vessel calls at the Port of Corpus Christi
Specifications
| Annual ship movements | 5,600 |
|---|---|
| Annual barge movements | 20,000 |
| Operating hours | 24/7, 365 days a year |
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