Port Neches (USPON)

The port lies on the Neches River which flows into Sabine Lake. The port is mainly used as an oil, LPG and chemical handling port. The Sunoco Logistics Terminal at Smith's Bluff is included in this port details. Exports include petroleum products, asphalt and roofing material.

Summer zone.

Port Neches is approx 30nm from the open sea in E Texas.

Max LOA 277.36m, beam 50m, draught 12.2m, 164,236DWT.

From a position in the approaches to Galveston Bay, in the vicinity of 29°09'N 094°26'W, the route leads NE for 32nm, then ENE for 13nm, within a safety fairway, clear of charted obstructions, to a position in the vicinity of 29° 32'N 093°43'W, off Sabine Pass. The pass forms the interstate boundary between the states of Texas and Louisiana. Safety fairway across the continental shelf: From a position at the edge of the continental shelf, in the vicinity of 27°52'N 092°35'W, the route leads NW for 95nm within a safety fairway. Then N for 17nm, passing clear of the Sabine Bank Lightbuoy (safe water, 29°25'N 093°40'W). Then N for 4nm, passing E of Sabine Bank Light (red conical tower, round base, 29°28'N 093°43'W). Then NW for 4nm to join the coastal route in the vicinity of 29°32'N 093°43'W, off Sabine Pass. Sabine Bank Channel: From a position on the coastal route, in the vicinity of 29°32'N 093°43'W, the track leads NW, within a dredged channel marked by lightbuoys, for a distance of 6nm. Sea Bar Channel: Then the alignment (337.5°) of Outer "A" Leading Lights leads through the centre of the channel, marked by lightbuoys, for a distance of 3nm: Front light (red vertical mark, white stripe, on framework tower, on piles) in 29°39.3'N 093°49.8'W. Rear light (red vertical mark, white stripe, on framework tower, on piles) 0.5nm NNW of the front light. Jetty Channel: Then the alignment (347°) of Jetty Channel "B" Leading Lights leads through the centre of the channel, marked by lightbuoys, for a distance of 3nm, passing WSW of East Jetty Head Light (round metal tower, on piles) in 29°38.7'N 093°49.4'W and between Texas and Louisiana Points to enter Sabine Pass: Front light (red vertical mark, white stripe, on framework tower, on piles) in 29°41.6'N 093°50.3'W. Rear light (red vertical mark, white stripe, on framework tower) 0.3nm NNW of the front light. Pass channel: Then the alignment (326°) of Inner "C" leading lights leads through the centre of the channel, marked by lightbuoys, for a distance of 4.8nm, passing NE of Sabine village and Sabine Pass town after 2.5nm and 4nm, respectively: Front light (red vertical mark, white stripe, on framework tower, on piles) in 29°45.4'N 095°53.4'W. Rear light (red vertical mark, white stripe, on framework tower, on piles) 0.6nm NW of the front light. Then the track leads WNW then NNW within the banks of Port Arthur Canal, marked by light beacons, passing SSW of Mesquite Point (29°46'N 093°54'W) at the S end of Sabine Lake, for a distance of 6nm. Sabine-Neches Canal: From a position at the NW end of Port Arthur Canal, in the vicinity of 29°49.5'N 093°57.5'W, the track, marked by light beacons and leading lights, leads generally NE within the banks of Sabine-Neches Canal, for a distance of 9.5nm to the mouth of the Neches river. Neches River: Then the track, marked by lightbuoys and light beacons, leads generally NW within the banks of the Neches River for 5nm to Port Neches.

BA 3192,3850. Admiralty Pilot NP69A, NP286(5).

Varies from 1000 to 1013

The pilot boards in position 29°25'N 093°40'W, adjacent to Sabine Bank Lightbuoy, for ports above Sabine Pass. Pilotage is compulsory and available day and night. The movement of vessels above 85,000DWT is restricted to daylight hours. Pilot boats have a black hull and white superstructure. Pilot station monitors 2,738kHz and VHF Ch 12, 14, 20. The RT frequency and Ch 12 are monitored throughout 24 hours. Pilot vessels monitor Ch 12, 13, 14, 16 and 65A. Requests for pilots should be sent at least 4 hours prior to arrival, LPG vessels whether loaded or in ballast should also forward ETA or ETD at least 4 hours in advance to the Captain of the Port.

..... Controlling dimensions: Federal project dimensions are: Channel Width Depth (m) (m) Sabine-Neches Canal 122 12.2 Neches River 122 12.2

Co-ordination Service: The area covered is the Sabine Bank Channel, Sabine Pass, Port Arthur Canal, Sabine-Neches Canal and the Neches River. Procedure: Vessels transiting the area are requested to report on VHF Ch 20 to the Sabine Pilots Dispatcher, when passing the following positions: ..... 1. Sabine Bank Channel Lightbuoys No 29, 30 (29°36'N 093°48.2'W). 2. Port Arthur Canal Light 40, Mesquite Point (29°45.6'N 093°53.9'W). 3. Port Arthur turning basin, Taylor Bayou (29°50.7'N 093°58.1'W). 4. Sabine-Neches Canal Light 65, Neches River junction (29°58'N 093°51.4'W). 5. Neches River Light 40, McFadden Bend Cutoff (30°00.9'N 094°00.1'W).

Seven tugs are available, 1 x 5,000hp, 3 x 4,700hp, 1 x 3,500hp, 1 x 3,300hp and 1 x 1,600hp.

PORT NECHES, TEXAS 29°42.00'N 93°47.00'W UNCTAD LOCODE: US PON For details see: SABINE PASS PILOT REQUIREMENTS ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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