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

Tuesday, September 19, 2017, at 8:30 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 June 20, 2017 Pilot Board meeting.

06-20-17- Pilot Minues

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

5. Open Agenda5.a. Receive and approve 2nd Quarter Pilot Work-Rest Hours Audit Report.

2nd Qtr Work Rest - Memo1

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2nd Qtr Work Rest - Report

5.b. Review qualifications of Deputy Branch Pilot Matthew P. Lynch and authorizethe Secretary of the Pilot Board to certify such findings to the Governorpursuant to Texas Transportation Code Section 70.036.Capt Lynch - Recommendation Ltr

5.c. Approve official oath and bond of Matthew P. Lynch pursuant to TexasTransportation Code Section 70.038.Lynch - Oath of OfficeLynch Bond

5.d. Appoint Capt. Tom Fanning as alternate to Capt. Kevin Miller on PilotAdvisory Panel pursuant to Article II.5 of the PAP Bylaws.Appointment of Capt Fanning - Ltr

5.e. Receive and accept findings and recommendations of Pilot Advisory Panelfrom July 25, 2017 meeting.PAP - MemoPAP - Findings

6. Adjourn

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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF PILOT BOARD MEETINGJUNE 20, 2017

The Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (the “Pilot Board”) met on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at 8:30 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. Ruben MedinaChief Tom MylettMs. Patricia CardenasMr. Russell CordoMr. David KramsMs. Lynn AngersteinMr. Bland ChamberlainMs. Sherry DuBoisMs. Angela LeyvaMr. 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. Jay RiveraCapt. Ben Watson Aransas/CC Pilots Assn.Capt. Joe Harrington ValeroMr. Kenny TurnerMs. Gail Turner CC Battery Co., Inc.

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Mr. Kevin MillerMr. David Cave CITGOMr. Howard Gillespie San Patricio CountyMr. Rob Tully ExxonMobil – GCGVMr. Mark SisonMr. Joelle Francois AECOMMr. Xavier F. Valverde G&H TowingMr. Roger TenNapel Flint Hills ResourcesMs. Adrianna Escamilla San Patricio Economic Development Corp.Mr. Oliver Jones Russell MarineMr. Larry Perryman Bay Houston TowingCapt. Mike Kershaw Consultant

1. Meeting called to order

2. Conflict of Interest Affidavits: None were submitted.

3. Minutes:

3. a. April 18, 2017 Minutes:

Action: On motion made by Ms. Canales and seconded by Mr. Bowers, the Pilot Board approved the minutes of the April 18, 2017 Pilot Board meeting, in the form presented to the meeting.

4. Public Comments: None were received.

5. Open Agenda:

5. a. 1st Quarter Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot Work Hours Visual Inspection Report: Captain Mike Kershaw presented the 1st Quarter Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot Work Hours Visual Inspection Report performed April 10, 2017, per Section V of the Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel.

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5. b. Appointment of Capt. Benjamin Watson from Deputy Branch Pilot Pool: Staff recommended approval of the appointment of Capt. Benjamin Watson from the Deputy Branch Pilot Pool to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot’s Deputy Branch Pilot Training Program.

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

5.c. Revisions to Section V of the Pilot Board’s Rules and Regulations: Staff recommended adoption of an Order amending Section V of the Pilot Board’s Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel regarding work-rest requirements for the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots.

Action: On motion made by Mr. Squires and seconded by Mr. Engel, the Pilot Board approved Staff’s recommendation and adopted the attached Order to these minutes, in the form presented to the meeting.

5. d. Revision to Section VI of the Pilot Board’s Rules and Regulations: Staff recommended adoption of an Order approving a temporary revision to Section VI of the Pilot Board’s Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel regarding combined beam restriction in the vicinity of ADM Grain Elevator and CITGO Dock #1 for a 120-day trial period effective July 1, 2017.

Action: On motion made by Mr. Squires and seconded by Mr. Hoskins, the Pilot Board approved Staff’s recommendation and adopted the attached Order to these minutes, in the form presented to these minutes.

6. Adjourn: On motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 8:48 a.m.

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ATTACHMENT ONE

AN ORDER OF THE BOARD OF PILOT COMMISSIONERS

FOR THE PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITYREGARDING WORK-REST REQUIREMENTS FOR PILOTS

AND COMBINED BEAM RESTRICTION

Whereas, the current Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel (“Pilotage Rules and Regulations”), approved and adopted by the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (“Pilot Board”) in accordance with Chapter 70, Texas Transportation Code, are attached hereto as Attachment One; and

Whereas, the Pilot Board wishes to amend the Pilotage Rules and Regulations by revising Section V regarding work-rest requirements for pilots and temporarily revising Section VI regarding the combined beam restrictions in vicinity of the ADM Grain Elevator and CITGO Dock #1; and

Whereas, notice of the proposed rule changes has been given and posted in accordance with the requirements of Section 70.021 of the Texas Transportation Code;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Pilot Board that:

Section 1. The Pilot Board hereby amends the Pilotage Rules and Regulations by revising Sections V and VI of the Pilotage Rules and Regulations.

Section 2. Pursuant to the power and authority granted to the Pilot Board in Section 70.016 of the Texas Transportation Code, the Pilot Board hereby amends the Pilotage Rules and Regulations by revising Sections V and VI thereto to read as follows:

V WORK-REST REQUIREMENTS FOR PILOTS (Effective July 1, 2017)

A Pilot’s work hours may not exceed 13 total hours in any 24-hour period. After a Pilot has completed 13 total hours of work in any 24-hour period, he or she is required to take 10 consecutive hours of rest. A Pilot who works 13 total hours in the preceding 24-hour period will not be dispatched to a Vessel until the 10-hour rest period has been satisfied. Regardless of the number of hours worked, in any 24-hour period a Pilot must have at least one consecutive 6-hour uninterrupted rest period. A Pilot has the duty to refuse an assignment if the Pilot deems himself or herself insufficiently rested or unfit.

In the event of an extended channel closure of 12 hours or more in duration, a Pilot’s work hours may not exceed 15 total hours in any 24-hour period after the channel is opened. The required rest periods in the previous paragraph still apply.

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Work is defined as the time a Pilot is performing his or her duties as a State commissioned and licensed pilot. A Pilot’s work hours for a Vessel transit of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel (“CCSC”) start with the Vessel’s first Master-Pilot Exchange (“Start Time”). In other words, all Pilots on board a Vessel will have the same Start Time. A Pilot’s work hours for a transit of the CCSC stop one half hour after the Pilot steps off the Vessel or when the Pilot’s work hours for his or her next transit begin, if earlier (“Stop Time”). Each Pilot will record his or her Start Time and Stop Time for each transit and will report these times to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots Association’s dispatcher as soon as practicable following a transit. The dispatcher will log these times into a master logbook for all Pilots. The logbook may be in paper or electronic form, and it shall be made available for inspection by the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority or its representatives upon request.

VI 377’ COMBINED BEAM RESTRICTION (Effective July 1, 2017)

A navigational choke point exists in the Corpus Christi Inner Harbor in the vicinity of the ADM Grain Elevator and CITGO Dock #1 whenever certain size vessels are moored or must pass through the area. The following guidelines were developed by the Port of Corpus Christi, the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots, ADM, CITGO and Valero and are currently in effect:

1. If vessel beams at both CITGO 1 and ADM are 106’ or less and the passing vessel’s beam causes an overage of 377’, the first vessel secured at ADM or CITGO 1 will have 24 hours to move from the time the passing vessel sets shifting time order, arrives at the bar or sets a sail order.

2. If vessels are at CITGO 1 and ADM with combined beams of 212’ or over, the last secured vessel will be required to move after 24 hours. Time begins when passing vessel is ready to move. (Shifting time order, arrived at bar, sail order).

3. After vessel returns to berth, vessel may occupy berth for operations for at least 24 hours before vacating, if required.

4. Vessels must begin operations as soon as practical after securing at berth and continue to work all available hours.

5. Vessels may continue to work as long as combined beams, including passing vessel, do not exceed 377’.

Section 3. The amendment to Section V of the Pilotage Rules and Regulations shall be effective on July 1, 2017.

Section 4. The amendment to Section VI of the Pilotage Rules and Regulations shall be temporary revision for a 120-day trial period effective on July 1, 2017.

IT IS ACCORDINGLY SO ORDERED this 20th day of June, 2017.

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RULES AND REGULATIONSGOVERNING

PILOTS AND PILOTAGE ON THE CORPUS CHRISTI SHIP CHANNELEFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2013

AMENDED EFFECTIVE MAY 13, 2014AMENDED EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2014AMENDED EFFECTIVE JANUARY 13, 2015

I GENERAL

The Rules and Regulations (“Rules”) contained herein are adopted by the Board of Pilot Commission for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority to carry out the Port of Corpus Christi Pilots Licensing and Regulatory Act, Chapter 70, Texas Transportation Code.

For purposes of these Rules, the following definitions apply:

“CCSC” means the Corpus Christi Ship Channel

“Cut A” means the CCSC from Port Aransas to Ingleside.

“Cut B” means the CCSC from Ingleside to the Harbor Bridge.

“Inner Harbor” means the CCSC westward of the Harbor Bridge.

“Tanker” means any Vessel carrying, or designed to carry, liquid cargoes in bulk.

“Category One Tanker” means a Tanker with the following dimensions:

Greater than 748 feet (227.99 meters) Length Over All (LOA), and Greater than 120 feet (36.58 meters) Beam (Width), and Greater than 40.9 feet (12.47 meters) Draft.

“Category Two Tanker” means a Tanker with the following dimensions:

Greater than 748 feet (227.99 meters) LOA, and either

Greater than 120 feet (36.58 meters) Beam, or

Greater than 40.9 feet (12.47 meters) Draft.

II LIMITATIONS AND RESTRICTIONS

Draft Restrictions

The Maximum Draft for any Vessel transiting the CCSC will be 45 feet (13.72 meters), and with a positive tide reading.

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Combined Beam Restrictions

The following Combined Beam Restrictions will apply to all Vessels:

Within Cut A, the permissible combined beam for passing Vessels is 265 feet (80.77 meters).

Within Cut B, the permissible combined beam for passing Vessels is 215 feet (65.53 meters).

Within the Inner Harbor, at the location of the ADM and Citgo Docks, the permissible combined beam for passing Vessels (including combined beam of Vessels berthed at ADM and Citgo Docks) is 357 feet (108.81 meters).

Daylight Only Passage Restrictions

The following vessels are subject to Daylight Only Passage Restrictions:

All Vessels greater than 900 feet (274.32 meters) Length Over All (LOA)

All Vessels greater than 130,000 Deadweight Tonnage (DWT)

All Vessels greater than 250 feet (76.20 meters) transiting “Dead Ship”

All Vessels subject to USCG Letter of Deviation requiring Tug Escort

All Vessels with greater than 26 feet (7.92 meters) trim, when passing under the Harbor Bridge

All Category One Tankers

The following applies to all Vessels subject to Daylight Only Passage Restrictions as per these Rules:

Inbound Passages are restricted to Pilot boarding no earlier than ½ hour before Sunrise, and no later than the times detailed below for the various locations.

Outbound Passages are restricted to Pilot boarding no earlier than Sunrise, and no later than the times detailed below for the various locations.

o From Viola Basin - 5 ½ hours before Sunseto From Tule Basin - 5 hours before Sunseto From Chemical Basin - 4 ½ hours before Sunseto From Avery Basin - 4 hours before Sunseto From Main Basin - 3 ½ hours before Sunseto From Ingleside - 2 ½ hours before Sunset

One Way Traffic Restrictions

The following Vessels will be restricted to One Way Traffic within Cut B:9

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All Vessels greater than 900 feet (274.32 meters) Length Over All (LOA)

All Vessels greater than 130,000 Deadweight Tonnage (DWT)

All Vessels greater than 250 feet (76.20 meters) transiting “Dead Ship”

The following Vessels will be restricted to One Way Traffic within both Cut A and Cut B:

All Category One Tankers when transiting at nightTwo Pilot Requirements

The following Vessels are required to retain the services of two Pilots for the transit:

All Vessels greater than 900 feet (274.32 meters) Length Over All (LOA)

All Vessels greater than 130,000 Deadweight Tonnage (DWT)

All Vessels greater than 250 feet (76.20 meters) transiting “Dead Ship”

All Vessels subject to USCG Letter of Deviation requiring Tug Escort

All Vessels with greater than 26 feet (7.92 meters) trim, when passing under Harbor Bridge

All Vessels with a beam of greater than 120 feet (36.58 meters), when transiting the Inner Harbor, at the ADM and Citgo Docks, when both docks are occupied

All Category One and Two Tankers when transiting at nightAdditional Requirements

All Vessels greater than 1,600 Gross Tons shall have available a functional AIS Pilot Plug.

All Aransas – Corpus Christ Pilots shall be provided with a Portable Pilot Unit for use during the transit.

III VARIANCES

Any Vessel subject to Daylight Only Passage Restrictions may transit the CCSC at night, with Two Pilots onboard, subject to the approval of both the Harbor Master and the Aransas – Corpus Christi Pilots Association.

Any Vessel may be exempted from One Way Traffic Procedures for all (or part) of the transit of the CCSC, subject to the approval of both the Harbor Master and Aransas –Corpus Christi Pilot’s Association.

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Any Vessel exceeding the parameters of these Rules may be subject to various restrictions, including additional pilots, Daylight Only Passage Restrictions, One Way Traffic Procedures, mandatory Tug assistance, or be denied entry.

These Rules are based on normal traffic patterns and typical weather/tidal conditions.Variances from these Rules may be imposed at times by Federal, State or local authorities because of weather, prevailing channel conditions, or other reasons.

IV DUTIES OF ADDITIONAL PILOTS (Added May 13, 2014)

This Section IV applies only when a Vessel transiting the Corpus Christi Ship Channel requires the services of two or more Pilots. The additional Pilot(s) will assist in gaining, maintaining and assessing situational awareness, problem solving, and decision making throughout the transit. This will enable the conning Pilot to not become overloaded such that situational awareness can be maintained at all times allowing the conning Pilot to concentrate on the conduct of the Vessel in the waterway.

Only one Pilot will be conning a Vessel at any given time. It will be communicated to the Bridge Team during the Master Pilot Exchange which Pilot will be conning and which Pilot(s) will be assisting. It will be subsequently communicated to the Bridge Team when the conning Pilot and the additional Pilot(s) exchange duties. The additional Pilot(s) will be engaged throughout the transit and may assist any time needed as outlined below:

Boarding / Communications with crew:-Assist during Master-Pilot Exchange.-Evaluation of Vessel’s navigation equipment.-Review Under Keel Clearance (UKC) issues.-Arrange traffic meeting situations.

Transit of waterway:-The additional Pilot(s) may be stationed at different locations on the

Vessel to aid with any visibility/deck obstruction issues. -Assess any hazards to the safe navigation of the Vessel.-Monitor position of Vessel in the channel.

Docking / Undocking:-Assist during docking, undocking, close quarter situations, and turning.-Positioning of Vessel at berth / liaising with dock personnel.-Coordinate with line handlers.

Accident Avoidance and Response:-Replace conning Pilot in case of incapacitation.-Handle communications with authorities.

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-Coordinate damage control and spill mitigation.-Coordinate tug assist.

V WORK-REST REQUIREMENTS FOR PILOTS (Effective October 1, 2014)

A Pilot’s work hours may not exceed 13 total hours in any 24-hour period. After a Pilot has completed 13 total hours of work in any 24-hour period, he or she is required to take 10 consecutive hours of rest. A Pilot who works 13 total hours in the preceding 24-hour period will not be dispatched to a Vessel until the 10-hour rest period has been satisfied. Regardless of the number of hours worked, in any 24-hour period a Pilot must have at least one consecutive 6-hour uninterrupted rest period. A Pilot has the duty to refuse an assignment if the Pilot deems himself or herself insufficiently rested or unfit.

Work is defined as the time a Pilot is performing his or her duties as a State commissioned and licensed pilot. A Pilot’s work hours for a Vessel transit of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel (“CCSC”) start with the Vessel’s first Master-Pilot Exchange (“Start Time”). In other words, all Pilots on board a Vessel will have the same Start Time. A Pilot’s work hours for a transit of the CCSC stop one hour after the Pilot steps off the Vessel or when the Pilot’s work hours for his or her next transit begin, if earlier (“Stop Time”). Each Pilot will record his or her Start Time and Stop Time for each transit and will report these times to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots Association’s dispatcher as soon as practicable following a transit. The dispatcher will log these times into a master logbook for all Pilots. The logbook may be in paper or electronic form, and it shall be made available for inspection by the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority or its representatives upon request.

VI 357’ COMBINED BEAM RESTRICTION (Added January 13, 2015)

A navigational choke point exists in the Corpus Christi Inner Harbor in the vicinity of the ADM Grain Elevator and CITGO Dock #1 whenever certain size vessels are moored or must pass through the area. The following guidelines were developed by the Port of Corpus Christi, the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots, ADM, CITGO and Valero and are currently in effect:

6. If vessel beams at both CITGO 1 and ADM are 106’ or less and the passing vessel’s beam causes an overage of 357’, the first vessel secured at ADM or CITGO 1 will have 24 hours to move from the time the passing vessel sets shifting time order, arrives at the bar or sets a sail order.

7. If vessels are at CITGO 1 and ADM with combined beams of 212’ or over, the last secured vessel will be required to move after 24 hours. Time begins when passing vessel is ready to move. (Shifting time order, arrived at bar, sail order).

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8. After vessel returns to berth, vessel may occupy berth for operations for at least 24 hours before vacating, if required.

9. Vessels must begin operations as soon as practical after securing at berth and continue to work all available hours.

10.Vessels may continue to work as long as combined beams, including passing vessel, do not exceed 357’.

VII GENERAL CONDITIONS

These Rules shall apply to all Vessels transiting the CCSC, regardless of whether the vessel is transiting under federal pilotage authority, or with a state-licensed, Aransas –Corpus Christi Pilot onboard.

In obeying and construing these Rules, due regard shall be had to all dangers of navigation and recognition is hereby given to the responsibility of the individual Pilot to exercise judgment as to any special circumstance which may render a departure from the Rules contained herein necessary in order to avoid immediate danger.

Nothing in these Rules obligates an individual pilot to move a vessel when, in that pilot’s opinion, it is unsafe to do so. These Rules made in the interest of safety. They are not intended to limit or supersede the on-scene discretion of an individual Pilot or ship’s Master as they navigate vessels on the CCSC. The Pilot and Master on the vessel are best situated to evaluate the specific situation confronting a Vessel and determine a proper course of action. Situations may arise in which actions that depart from or conflict with these Rules may be necessary to address special circumstances or avoid immediate danger. The Pilot, with approval of the ship’s Master, may determine a variance from the Rules is appropriate without prior written request or approval.

Every foreign Vessel and every American Vessel engaged in foreign trade, including Vessels being moved dead, when underway on the CCSC shall employ an Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot holding a valid commission or appointment as a Branch or Deputy Pilot.

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DATE: September 19, 2017

TO: Pilot Board

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

SUMMARY: On July 7, 2017, Capt. F. Mike Kershaw, a Port/Pilot Liaison consultant, reviewed the Pilot’s master work hours logbook for the second quarter of 2017 as required by Section V of the Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel adopted October 1, 2014.

BACKGROUND: Section V of the Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel, adopted October 1, 2014, defines the work-rest requirements for Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots. Section V states that the pilots will keep a master logbook for all pilots and make it available for inspection by the Pilot Board or its representatives upon request. On July 7, 2017, Capt. Kershaw reviewed the Pilot’s master work hours logbook during the second quarter of 2017. Attached is Capt. Kershaw’s report summarizing his inspection.

ALTERNATIVES: N/A

CONFORMITY TO PORT POLICY: The Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot Work Hours Visual Inspection Report complies with Sec V of the Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel.

EMERGENCY: N/A

FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the 2nd Quarter Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot Work Hours Visual Inspection Report performed July 7, 2017, per Sec V of the Rules and Regulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel.

Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot Work Hours Visual Inspection Report for 2nd Quarter 2017

AGENDA MEMORANDUMAction Item for Pilot Board Meeting of September 19, 2017

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DEPARTMENTAL CLERARANCES:

Originating Department Harbormaster’s Office

Reviewed by Russell CordoLegal Dane BruunExecutive Staff Sean Strawbridge

LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

Pilot Work/Rest Review Report (July 7, 2017)

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Pilot Work/Rest Review 2nd Qt. 2017

Date: 7/7/2017 Location: Office ACC PilotsTime: 13:00-15:00

Present: Capt. F. M. Kershaw, Port/Pilot Liaison Capt. Jay Rivera and Staff

As Port/Pilot Liaison I did attend to review the work/rest schedule as being practiced by the ACC Pilots during the 2nd Qt. 2017 as authorized by the POCCA Pilot Board under Sec. 70.017 # 9, state Texas transportation code.

A random review of 295 movements (from 1400 plus) where preformed. Two (2) overages where observed, one for 0.2 hr. and a second for 0.8 hr.

It my opinion that that the ACC Pilot are in compliance with the intent of the Work/Rest rules and adoption of the modifications of the rules as approved at the June 20 Pilot Board meeting will diminish or have the possibility of eliminating any future overages.

Respectively

Capt. F. M. Kershaw

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ARANSAS-CORPUS CHRISTI PILOTS P. O. BOX 2767, CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS 78403

Tel. (361) 884-5849 Fax. (361) 884-1659

September 6th, 2017 Mr. John P. LaRue Secretary of the Pilot Board Port of Corpus Christi Authority P.O. Box 1541 Corpus Christi, TX 78403 Dear Mr. LaRue: Captain Matthew P. Lynch completed the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots Deputy Pilot Program as of September 1st, 2017. During this 2 year period, he has been under the careful supervision of the Sate Commissioned Pilots that serve the Port of Corpus Christi. Captain Lynch has honed his skills as a Harbor Pilot through an intensive, advanced shiphandling program based on a gradual increase in size and draft of ships that transit our waterway. In addition, he has completed many professional training and continuing education courses including a Shiphandling Pilot Course with manned ship models, Bridge Resource Management for Pilots Course, and Emergency Shiphandling Course. Captain Lynch has also completed additional continuing education courses to keep up with technological advances in the Maritime industry such as the Automatic Radar Plotting Aids (ARPA) Course, Electronic Charts training, Portable Pilot Unit training, and Advanced Ship Handling with Tractor Tugs. He has acquired a U. S. Coast Guard First Class Pilot License for the Corpus Christi, La Quinta Ship Channels, and adjacent waters. Captain Lynch has demonstrated to be an individual of good moral character and in good physical and mental health that possesses the requisite skills to safely, efficiently, and competently maneuver the vessels that call upon our Port. He has also completed all the requisites to qualify for a license as branch pilot outlined in the Texas Transportation Code Sec. 70.032. I therefore request the Port of Corpus Christi Authority Pilot Board act at its earliest opportunity to recommend Captain Matthew P. Lynch for commissioning by the Governor of the State of Texas as a Branch Pilot, to and from the Port of Corpus Christi and its Tributaries. Sincerely,

Captain Jay Rivera Presiding Officer cc: Capt. Matthew P. Lynch 2116 Harbor Court Rockport, TX 78382

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In the name and by the authority of

The State of Texas

OATH OF OFFICE

I, ___________________________________________________________, do solemnly

swear (or affirm), that I will faithfully execute the duties of the office of

______________________________________________________________________ of the

State of Texas, and will to the best of my ability preserve, protect, and defend the

Constitution and laws of the United States and of this State, so help me God.

___________________________________Affiant

SWORN TO and subscribed before me by affiant on this ________ day of________________________, __________.

____________________________________Signature of Person Administering Oath

(Seal) ____________________________________Printed Name

____________________________________Title

Form #2204

See Reverse Sidefor Instructions

Revised August 1999

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DATE: September 19, 2017

TO: Pilot Board

FROM: Sean Strawbridge – Deputy Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer sstrawbridge@pocca.com – 885-6133

SUMMARY: The Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority(“Pilot Board”) appoints members of the Pilot Advisory Panel. One alternate may be nominated by each voting member so as to assure a quorum. Kevin Miller has nominated Capt. Tom Fanning as his alternate.

BACKGROUND: Texas Transportation Code § 70.018 states that the Pilot Board shall establish a pilot review board to hear and review complaints against pilots and to make recommendations to the Pilot Board concerning complaints. In 1995 the Pilot Board established the Pilot Advisory Panel and adopted bylaws governing membership and investigation procedures. The Pilot Advisory Panel has jurisdiction over all pilots acting under the authority of their state commission or federal pilot’s license in the Port of CorpusChristi. Article II of the Pilot Advisory Panel Bylaws states that one alternate may be nominated by each voting member so as to assure a quorum. Kevin Miller has nominated Capt. Tom Fanning as his alternate. Article II states that all voting members and alternates must be appointed by the Pilot Board.

ALTERNATIVES: N/A

EMERGENCY: N/A

FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Pilot Board appoint Capt. Tom Fanning as alternate to Kevin Miller on the Pilot Advisory Panel.

DEPARTMENTAL CLERARANCES:

Reviewed & Approved John LaRueSean Strawbridge

Legal Dane Bruun

Appoint Capt. Tom Fanning as Alternate to Kevin Miller on thePilot Advisory Panel Pursuant to Article II.5. of the Pilot Advisory Panel Bylaws

AGENDA MEMORANDUMAction Item for Pilot Board Meeting of September 19, 2017

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LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

None.

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DATE: September 19, 2017

TO: Pilot Board

FROM: Sean Strawbridge – Deputy Executive Director & Chief Operating Officer sstrawbridge@pocca.com – 885-6133

SUMMARY: The Findings and Recommendations of the Pilot Advisory Panel for the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (“Pilot Advisory Panel”) from a meeting held July 25, 2017, are attached hereto with the request that they be accepted by the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority(“Pilot Board”).

BACKGROUND: Texas Transportation Code § 70.018 states that the Pilot Board shall establish a pilot review board to hear and review complaints against pilots and to make recommendations to the Pilot Board concerning complaints. In 1995 the Pilot Board established the Pilot Advisory Panel and adopted bylaws governing membership and investigation procedures. The Pilot Advisory Panel has jurisdiction over all pilots acting under the authority of their state commission or federal pilot’s license in the Port of CorpusChristi.

On July 25, 2017, the Pilot Advisory Panel held a meeting to investigate the following incidents that occurred within the jurisdiction of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority: (1) the M/V OCEAN FREEDOM allision (October 29, 2015) involving Capt. Jim Dooley (M/V OCEAN FREEDOM Pilot); and (2) the M/V AP REVELIN power loss incident of (January 5, 2017) involving Capt. Bob Lippold (M/V AP REVELIN Pilot). The Pilot Advisory Panel adopted Findings and Recommendations regarding both pilots. The Find and Recommendations are attached hereto.

Article VI of the Pilot Advisory Panel Bylaws states that following an investigation meeting the Panel shall reduce its findings and recommendations to writing and deliver such findings to the Chairman of the Pilot Board.

ALTERNATIVES: N/A

EMERGENCY: N/A

FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A

Findings and Recommendations of the Pilot Advisory Panel for the Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority

From Meeting Held July 25, 2017

AGENDA MEMORANDUMAction Item for Pilot Board Meeting of September 19, 2017

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the Pilot Board accept the Findings and Recommendations of the Pilot Advisory Panel from the meeting held July 25, 2017.

DEPARTMENTAL CLERARANCES:

Reviewed & Approved John LaRueSean Strawbridge

Legal Dane Bruun

LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

Findings and Recommendations of the Pilot Advisory Panel

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