Vopak Docks
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Vopak Docks – A-8 Dock |
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Terminal Ops: 979-238-4284 |
A-8: 979-238-4465 | |
| Cargo: | Various Chemical | |
| Length of Dock: | 650 feet. | |
| Project depth alongside the dock is 42 feet. | ||
| Check with Vopak for actual depth alongside. | ||
| Berthing is usually port side. Vessels may dock starboard side with prior pilot approval. Additional tug and restrictions may apply. | ||
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Recommended Mooring Arrangement: All rope lines, NO WIRES ALLOWED. |
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| 2 spring lines forward and aft 4 head lines 4 stern lines |
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| Caution: Strong tidal current flow alongside A8 and in the Freeport Intercoastal Waterway (ICW) intersection. Bow thrusters are not always sufficient to control the vessel due to these currents. Additional tug may be required. Transits to this dock may be limited by the Pilots to periods of slack water. | ||
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Vopak Docks – A-22 Dock |
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Terminal Ops: 979-238-4284 |
A-22: 979-238-3393; 979-238-4126 |
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| Cargo: | Various Chemical | |
| Length of Dock: | 685 ft. | |
| Project depth alongside the dock is 42 ft. | ||
| Check with Vopak for actual depth alongside. | ||
| Most vessels calling on A-22 turn around in the Brazosport Turning Basin upon arrival | ||
| Berthing is usually port side. Vessels may dock starboard side with prior pilot approval. Additional tug and restrictions may apply. | ||
| Recommended Mooring Arrangement: | ||
| 2 spring lines forward and aft 4 head lines 4 stern lines |
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Vopak Docks – A-14 Dock |
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| East and West Berthing | ||||
| Terminal Ops: 979-238-4284 |
A-14: 979-238-0333 |
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| Cargo: | A-14 East 16″ Load Arm NAPTHA 12″ EDC both sides |
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| Minimum Vessel Size: 367 ft LOA | ||||
| Maximum Vessel Size 820 ft. LOA 125 ft. Beam. Vessels with a beam >125′ requires a “one time waiver from the Basic Operating Procedures” prior approval. |
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| Maximum Displacement Tonnage: 90,000 tons SHIPS MUST BE BALLASTED PRIOR TO BERTHING ** Projected depth alongside the docks is 42ft. Check with Vopak for actual Depth alongside. |
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| Recommended Mooring Arrangement: All lines are run by shore messenger. |
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| 2 spring lines forward and aft 4 head lines 4 stern lines |
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| No vessel may arrive or depart from A-14 West with a vessel docked at A-8 that has a beam >85 ft. | ||||
| Caution: Strong tidal currents flow alongside the dock and in the Freeport ICW intersection. | ||||
