ARANSAS-CORPUS CHRISTI PILOTS
710 Buffalo St., Ste 710 · Corpus Christi, TX · 78403
Ph: 361-884-5899 | Fax: 361-884-1659

 

PILOT TARIFF
(effective January 1, 2006)


The rates, terms and conditions named below were approved by the Pilot Board on December 14, 2004 and effective January 1, 2006 through December 31, 2006. Future increase also approved on December 14, 2004 are as follows: 4% January 1, 2007 through December 31, 2007; and 4% effective January 1, 2008.

 

PILOTAGE

$26.68 per draft foot for vessels trading seaward of
Harbor Bridge, plus Units Charge

$27.03 per draft foot for vessels trading above the
Harbor Bridge, plus Units Charge
Minimum Draft Charge - 20 feet for all vessels,

 

UNIT'S CALCULATION

Units are determined by formula:
LOA x Extreme Beam = Units 100

UNITS
CPU
UNITS
CPU
200
.734
1150
1.297
250
.761
1200
1.328
300
.792
1250
1.356
350
.821
1300
1.391
400
.850
1350
1.428
450
.878
1400
1.465
500
.908
1450
1.831
550
.939
1500
1.865
600
.967
1550
1.900
650
.997
1600
1.935
700
1.026
1650
1.969
750
1.054
1700
2.004
800
1.092
1750
2.038
850
1.120
1800
2.074
900
1.150
1850
2.108
950
1.180
1900
2.142
1000
1.209
1950
2.177
1050
1.239
2000
2.212
1100
1.267

CPU = Charge per unit
UNITS Charge - CPU x UNITS
Minimum unit charge is 200 units

 

Bay Shifting Charge $20.37 per draft foot, plus Units Charge, or $725.32, whichever is higher.
   
Shifting Within Harbor $419.307 plus 40% of the CPU charge, or $725.32, whichever is higher.
   
Vessels Without Power All vessel movements, double usual rate.
   
Minimum Charge All movements $778.99, exceptcertain vessels at Harbor Island of vessels less than 20 ft. draft and less than 300 units where minimum charge will be $606.69.
   
Detention Sailings and shifting, $259.67 per hour after 30 minutes free time. If vessel does not sail or shift with free time, detention starts from the time pilot was ordered. For docking vessels, detention will be charged starting 30 minutes after "1st line", until pilot is disembarded.
   
  Arrivals,$259.67 per hour after 1st hour. If arrival is more than one hour late, detention starts from the time pilot is ordered. Detention will not be charged if pilot is unable to move the vessel due to adverse weather conditions.
   
Port Safety Radio $38.66 per movement
   
Cancellation Fee Sailing and Shifting: $389.49, Pilot office must be notified at least one hour prior to order time.

Arrivals:
$649.16 or 1/2 Pilotage whichever is greater. Pilot office must be notified 2 1/2 hours ahead of time.
   
Berth Not Available Whenever a vessel is underway and must slow down because berth is not available, a charge of $259.67 per hour or fraction thereof shall be made.
   
Transportation Charge $25.97 per movement
   
Pilot Taken To Sea For convenience of vessel or due to adverse weather conditions, the pilot shall be paid $778.99 per day plus first class air transportation back to Corpus Christi, TX.
   
Special Services The rates for any service not covered herein, including trial runs, oil rigs, shall be specified before movement. Minimum charge is $262.79 per hour.
   
Ship Over 900 Ft LOA And/Or 130,000 DWT ANy vessel with a LOA of 900 feet or longer or with a DWT of 130,000 or more will require the service of two (2) pilots at double rate. other vessels may require the services of two (2) pilots if safety warrants.

For more information, contact Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots at 361-884-5899.