- The Corpus Christi and La Quinta Ship Channels is not obstructed by the incident with drill vessel Paragon I
- U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) is currently conducting the survey of the channel
- USACE will advise if any obstruction or shoaling findings and will proceed with dredging if needed
- USACE will notify the USCG when job is completed
- USCG will certify approval to officially opening the navigation channels
- PCCA Inner Harbor is open with limited 20ft draft only for tugs and barges
- PCCA continues working toward achieving normal business operations by September 4th.
Hurricane Harvey: Post Storm Recovery Status of Corpus Christi Ship Channel
posted by AJOT | Aug 30 2017 at 10:51 AM | Ports & Terminals
Corpus Christi, TX, USA – As the Port of Corpus Christi Authority continues its Hurricane Harvey response efforts, it has fully transitioned to into Post Storm Recovery in accordance with its 2017 Port Hurricane Readiness Plan. The Corpus Christi Ship Channel (Ship Channel) remains closed as the United States Coast Guard is maintaining condition Zulu for all areas of the Ship Channel. However the US Coast Guard has issued a modified Zulu status for the Inner Harbor to allow for vessels with up to 20 feet draft to operate.
The Port of Corpus Christi Emergency Operations Center, Security Command Center and Harbor Master’s Office continue to operation round the clock and have maintained continuous 24 hour operations throughout this event.
The Port of Corpus Christi is in close coordination with federal, state, and regional agencies including the US Army Corps of Engineers and the US Coast Guard to expedite hydrographic surveys of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel to identify shoaling areas as a result of the hurricane. Surveying efforts have been hampered by weather conditions, but as weather improves, it is anticipated the remaining areas of the Channel which require surveys will be completed in the next 48 hours. Power has been restored to most PCCA facilities.
Corpus Christi and La Quinta Ship Channels STATUS: