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Notice of Meeting of the Pilot Board of thePort of Corpus Christi Authority of Nueces County, Texas, on

Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 8:45 AMAt the Solomon P. Ortiz International Center

402 North Harbor Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas

The Agenda for this meeting of the Pilot Board of the Port of Corpus ChristiAuthority ("PCCA") is set forth below.

Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need auxiliary aids orservices are requested to contact Sherry DuBois at 885-6174 at least 48 hours in advance sothat appropriate arrangements can be made.

Si usted se dirige a la junta y cree que su inglés es limitado, habrá un intéprete inglés españolen la reunión de la junta para ayudarle.

Members of the audience will be provided an opportunity to address the Port Commission.Please speak into the microphone located at the podium and state your name and address.Your presentation will be limited to three minutes.

PUBLIC NOTICE is given that the Commission may go into executive session at any timeduring the meeting to discuss matters listed on the agenda when authorized to do so by theprovisions of Section 418.183 or Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code. In the event theCommission elects to go into executive session regarding any agenda item, the presidingofficer will publicly announce the section or sections of the Texas Government Codeauthorizing the executive session.

1. Call to order

2. Conflict of Interest Affidavits

3. Minutes3.a. Approve minutes of the November 13, 2018 Pilot Board meeting.

November 13, 2018 Pilot Minutes

4. Receive public comment - (Each speaker is limited to 3 minutes)

5. Open Agenda5.a. Approve the appointment of Capt. Carlos E. Royo from the Deputy Branch

Pilot Pool to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot's Deputy Branch Pilot Training1

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Program.Deputy_Pilot - MemoDeputy Pilot - Attachment

5.b. Approve the appointment of Captain Thomas Laird as the alternate PilotBoard Representative for the Port Industries of Corpus Christi.Laird - MemoLaird - Bio

6. Adjourn

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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF PILOT BOARD MEETINGNovember 13, 2018

The Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (the “Pilot Board”) met on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, at 8:00 a.m., at the Congressman Solomon P. Ortiz International Center (Nueces Room), 402 Harbor Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas.

Present: Mr. Charles ZahnMr. Wayne SquiresMs. Barbara CanalesMr. David P. EngelMr. Richard L. BowersMr. Wes Hoskins

Staff Present: Mr. John LaRueMr. Sean StrawbridgeMr. Dennis DeVriesMr. Jarl PedersenMr. Kent BrittonMr. Russell CordoMr. David KramsMr. Tom MylettMr. Bland ChamberlainMs. Sherry DuBoisMr. Bennie BenavidesMs. Jennifer PowellMr. Jesse Samu

Others Present: Mr. Leo J. Welder, Jr.Mr. Dane C. Bruun

Others Present: Mr. Richard R. Valls Valls GroupCapt. Kevin MonacoCapt. John WilliamsCapt. Cory FontenotCapt. Mike Kershaw Aransas/CC PilotsMr. Kevin Miller CITGO

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Mr. Larry Perryman Bay Houston TowingMr. Xavier Valverde G&H TowingMr. Bob Paulison Port Industries of CCMs. Margaret BrownMr. Edward Gaynor US Coast Guard

1. Meeting called to order

2. Conflict of Interest Affidavits: None were submitted.

3. Minutes:

3. a. August 21, 2018 Minutes:

Action: On motion made by Mr. Bowers and seconded by Ms. Canales, the Pilot Board approved the minutes of the August 21, 2018 Pilot Board meeting, in the form presented to the meeting.

4. Public Comments: No Comments were received.

5. Open Agenda:

5a.License Renewal of Captain Kevin Monaco: Staff recommended approval of the renewal of Captain Monaco’s expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Sec. 70.040:

Action: On motion made by Mr. Bowers and seconded by Ms. Canales, the Pilot Board approved Staff’s recommendation.

5b. License Renewal of Captain John Williams: Staff recommended approval of the renewal of Captain John Williams’ expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governorper Texas Transportation Code Sec. 70.040.

Action: On motion by Mr. Bowers and seconded by Mr. Squires, the Pilot Board approved Staff’s recommendation.

5c. Appointment of Captain Cory J. Fontenot to Pilot Training Program: Staff recommended appointment of Captain Cory J. Fontenot from the Deputy Branch Pilot Pool to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot’s Deputy Branch Pilot Training Program.

Action: On motion made by Mr. Squires and seconded by Mr. Hoskins, the Pilot Board approved Staff’s recommendation.

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5d. 2018 3rd Quarter Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot Work Hours VisualInspection Reports: Staff recommended approval of the 2018 3rd quarter Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot Work Hours Visual Inspection Reports performed October 25, 2018 per Sec V of the Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel.

Action: On motion made and seconded, the Pilot Board approved Staff’s recommendation.

5e. STWAC Presentation: The Pilot Board received a presentation from Mr. Xavier Valverde on STWAC.

Action: No action.

6. Adjourn: On motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25a.m.

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DATE: December 11, 2018

TO: Pilot Board

FROM: Russell Cordo, Harbormasterrussell@pocca.com(361) 885-6166

SUMMARY: The Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots have selected Capt. Carlos E. Royo from the Deputy Pilot Pool. The applicant was vetted by the Application Review Committee, which is made up of two Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot representatives and one Port of Corpus Christi representative. The Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots have followed the application procedures previously approved by the Pilot Board. Staff recommends the appointment of Capt. Royo to the trainee program.

BACKGROUND: The Pilot Board for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority implementedminimum standards that an applicant must meet to enter into the pool of qualified applicants and be eligible for consideration. The Pilot Board for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority established on March 15, 2016 an Application Review Committee, made up of two Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot representatives and one Port of Corpus Christi representative to review the applicants and determine if the applicant meets the necessary standards to enter the Deputy Pilot Pool. Based upon the meeting of these standards an applicant is eligible to enter the Aransas- Corpus Christi Pilot’s Deputy Branch Pilot Training Program.

ALTERNATIVES: N/A

CONFORMITY TO PORT POLICY: The Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot Deputy Branch Pilot Training Program complies with Chapter 70 of the Texas Transportation Code which provides the Port of Corpus Christi Commissioners serve as the Board of Pilot Commissioners with exclusive jurisdiction over the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots.

EMERGENCY: N/A

FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the appointment of Capt. Carlos E. Royo to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot’s Deputy Branch Pilot Training Program.

Approve the appointment of Capt. Carlos E. Royo from the Deputy Branch Pilot Pool to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot’s Deputy Branch Pilot Training

Programfor 2nd Quarter 2018

AGENDA MEMORANDUMAction Item for Pilot Board Meeting of December 11, 2018

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DEPARTMENTAL CLERARANCES:

Originating Department Harbormaster’s Office

Reviewed by Russell CordoLegal Dane BruunExecutive Staff Sean Strawbridge

LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

ACC Presiding Officer Letter

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Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots PO Box 2767, Corpus Christi, Texas 78403

Telephone (361) 884-5899 Facsimile (361) 884-1659

December 3rd, 2018

Mr. Sean C. Strawbridge

Secretary of the Pilot Board

Port of Corpus Christi Authority

222 Power Street

Corpus Christi, Texas 78401

Dear Mr. Strawbridge,

The Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots have selected Captain Carlos E. Royo from the pool of eligible candidates

of the Application Review Committee for the Pilot Board of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority. We

respectfully request that the Pilot Board place Captain Royo on the agenda for the next scheduled Port

Commission meeting so his qualifications can be presented. We also respectfully request that the Port of

Corpus Christi Authority perform a criminal background check as required by the Deputy Pilot Applicant

procedure.

Upon successful completion of the United States Coast Guard’s First Class Pilot Exam and the Deputy Pilot

riding observer period, we will present to the Board a formal request for recommendation that the Pilot

Board approve Captain Royo as a Deputy Branch Pilot.

Respectfully submitted,

Captain Kevin C. Monaco Presiding Officer Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots

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DATE: December 11, 2018

TO: Pilot Board

FROM: Russell Cordo, Harbormasterrussell@pocca.com(361) 885-6166

SUMMARY: Staff requests the Pilot Board appoint Capt. Thomas Laird to the Pilot Review Board as the Port Industries of Corpus Christi alternate representative.

BACKGROUND: On April 17,2018 the Pilot Board approved amendments to the Pilot Review Board Bylaws. Section II of the Amended Bylaws requires one representative with a marine background recommended to the Pilot Board by the Port Industries of Corpus Christi. It further states “One alternate shall be nominated by each voting member so as to assure the required quorum at all times”. On November 15, 2018 the Port Industries of Corpus Christi met and Selected Capt. Thomas Laird as the Pilot Review Board AlternateRepresentative for the Port Industries of Corpus Christi.

ALTERNATIVES: N/A

CONFORMITY TO PORT POLICY: Complies with Chapter 70 of the Texas Transportation Code which provides the Port Commissioners serve as the Board of Pilot Commissioners with exclusive jurisdiction over the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots.

EMERGENCY: N/A

FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Pilot Board appoint Capt. Thomas Laird as the Pilot Review Board alternate representative for the Port Industries of Corpus Christi.

Appointment Capt. Thomas Laird to the Pilot Review Board as the Port Industries of Corpus Christi Alternate Representative

AGENDA MEMORANDUMAction Item for Pilot Board Meeting of December 11, 2018

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DEPARTMENTAL CLERARANCES:

Originating Department Harbormaster’s Office

Reviewed by Russell CordoLegal Dane BruunExecutive Staff Sean Strawbridge

LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

Capt. Laird Bio

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Summary Maritime Background & Experience (Recent / Relevant) o 12 years Shoreside, Retired from Sea; (Consultant, Director, Vice President, COO, Coordinator) o 20 years Seagoing; Crude Oil, Refined Oil Tankers, LNG Carriers (Able Seaman->Master) o 17 years Shoreside Concurrent Seagoing; (Port Captain, Person in Charge, Pollution Safety Advisor) o 4 years Maritime Academy; Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation (Cadet) Shoreside Employment, Retired from Sea, Management & Executive Roles (2005 - Present) 2018 to Present Cheniere Energy, Marine Coordinator; Conducting ship / shore support operations associated with a 24/7 LNG export terminal with full compliance to safety / environmental policy. Responsibilities also include but are not limited to ensuring safe and efficient marine LNG operations with strict adherence to company policies & procedures with due regard for government regulations and best industry practice for LNG shipping / jetty operations. Coordination of LNG facility production / operations and shipboard / shoreside contractors e.g. agents, surveyors, pilots and tugs maintaining communications, records & reports with oversight / due diligence for ship / shore compatibility. 2013 to 2018 REV Clean Power LLC, Chief Operating Officer (REV LNG LLC affiliate); Developed a unique, flexible, highly compact & efficient (59.5%) REV Gas2Wire platform, levering in house (provisional & pending patent(s)) for an eco-friendly closed-loop regasification system as filed by Baker Botts in collaboration with Trinity Industries and Linde Group and whereby thermal energy is optimized for floating gas fired power generation (@ 700 MW) favoring supercritical CO2 waste heat recovery system (versus (HRSG Boiler) with district cooling and heating option. 2011 to 2013 Waller Marine Inc. - Vice President of New Business Development, transitioned to Houston based - marine engineering, naval architect firm. Worked to influence the business concept of an expanded value chain for clean burning natural gas fuel firing option whereby WMI’s power plants (barge mounted) would ultimately be part of a flexible, floating Gas2Wire platform. The premise, to debottleneck LNG, developing complementary midstream floating storage, transport & regas solutions to serve stranded power markets with an integrated turnkey approach, lower CAPEX / OPEX. 2007 to 2011 American Maritime Officers - Director of New Business Development was hired for the sole purpose of increasing US Merchant Marine LNG employment opportunities on-board internationally flagged LNG carriers with breakthrough crewing agreements achieved with Shell & Teekay as recognized by USDOT MARAD. Simultaneously collaborated with affiliate STAR Training Center to enhance LNG training & simulation consistent with internationally recognized standards; USCG, Class, Flag State and SIGTTO.

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Seagoing Experience; Able Seaman to Master Mariner (1985 - 2005) Twenty years aboard LNG, Chemical, Coastwise and VLCC Tankers. Knowledge of all phases of single and multigrade loading, lightering (Ship to Ship transfer), discharging, tank cleaning and ballast operations. Products carried include liquified natural gas, feed stocks, chemicals, clean oil, black oil-heated and crude oil. Participated in numerous dry-dock / shipyard periods worldwide. 1999 - 2005 PRONAV Ship Management - Burmah Gas Transport Master, Chief Mate - Liquified Natural Gas Carrier(s) 1991 - 1999 Sheridan Transportation - Amerada Hess Corporation Chief Mate, Second Mate - Clean Oil, Heated Cargoes & Feed Stock Carriage 1986 - 1991 Exxon Shipping Company - Exxon Corporation Second Mate, Third Mate, Able Seaman - Crude Oil & Chemical Carriage 1985 - 1986 Sun Transport - Sunoco Incorporated Able Seaman - Oil Tanker / Crude Oil Carriage Shoreside Experience whilst Sailing; Port Captain & Advisor (1989 - 2007) Contracted as Port Captain / Pollution & Safety Advisor (PSA) / Person in Charge (PIC) acting as liaison between cargo owners, terminal, pipeline, vessel (oil / gas) and / or barge. Responsibilities included monitoring vessel performance, gas send out, verifying Bills of Lading, ship figures / shore receipts; ensuring vessel compliance, rules, regulations inclusive surveying / vetting vessels for future charters. 2005 – 2007 Skaugen PetroTrans – Excelerate Energy Floating Storage & Regas Units (FSRU) “PIC” Safety / Oversight LNG Deepwater Port(s) 2001 - 2005 Sea River Maritime Incorporated - Exxon Mobil Corporation Oil Tankers, Barges & Terminals “PSA”- Safety / Vessel Inspections & Monitoring 1989 - 2000 Northeast Petroleum - Cargill Incorporated Oil Tankers, Barges & Terminals “Port Captain”- Safety / Compliance & Loss Control USCG / Equivalent Marshall Islands Maritime License & Endorsements (2012 Expiry) o United States Coast Guard License, Master Unlimited o United States Coast Guard License, Radar Observer Unlimited o FCC - GMDSS Radio Operator License o STCW95 “Cargo Endorsements”, Master - (Tankerman - PIC) Valid on tankships

carrying dangerous liquid oil, chemical or liquefied gas cargos

Marine Associations (2004 - Present) o Boston Marine Society member 2004 to Present

Provided oversight for safe navigation / pilots Boston Harbor - Board of Trustees 3 years - Officer Secretary 2 years

o Salem Marine Society member 2005 to Present Legacy established society primarily charitable

Maritime Academy (1981 - 1985) o Massachusetts Maritime Academy - Bachelor of Science - Marine Transportation 1985

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