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

Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at 8:00 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.

Members of the audience will be provided an opportunity to address the PilotBoard. 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 Pilot Board may go into executive session at anytime during the meeting to discuss matters listed on the agenda when authorized

to do so by the provisions of Section 418.183 or Chapter 551 of the TexasGovernment Code. In the event the Pilot Board elects to go into executive sessionregarding any agenda item, the presiding officer will publicly announce the section

or sections of the Texas Government Code authorizing the executive session.

1. Call to order

2. Conflict of Interest Affidavits

3. Minutes3.a. Approve minutes of the December 10, 2019 Pilot Board meeting.

December 10, 2019 Pilot Minutes

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

5. Open Agenda5.a. Review and recommend renewal of Captain Kenneth T. Olson's expiring

Branch Pilot's license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Sec.70.040.Pilot Board Additional Info - Memo

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5.b. Review and recommend renewal of Captain Forrest G. Albrecht's expiringBranch Pilot's license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Sec.70.040.Albrecht - Memo

5.c. Review and recommend renewal of Captain Stephen J. Conway's expiringBranch Pilot's license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Sec.70.040.Conway - Memo

5.d. Review and recommend a Branch Pilot's license for Captain Benjamin D.Watson to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Sec. 70.032.Watson - Memo

5.e. Present 2019 4th Quarter Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot Work Hours VisualInspection Report performed January 14, 2020 per Sec V of the Rules andRegulations Governing Pilots and Pilotage on the Corpus Christi ShipChannel.4th Qtr - MemoWork Rest Review

6. Adjourn

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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF PILOT BOARD MEETINGDecember 10, 2019

The Board of Pilot Commissioners for the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (the “Pilot Board”) met on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, 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 SquiresMr. David P. EngelMr. Richard L. BowersMr. Wes HoskinsMs. Catherine Hilliard

Staff Present: Mr. Sean StrawbridgeMr. Clark RobinsonMr. Kent BrittonMr. Omar GarciaMs. Rosie CollinMr. Jeff PollackMr. Russell CordoMr. Dan KoesemaMs. Lisa HinojosaMs. Sherry DuBoisChief Eric GiannamoreMs. Tana NeighborsMs. Leslie RutaMs. Sascha Schwarz-GreinerMr. Bennie Benavides Mr. Bland Chamberlain

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

Others Present: Mr. Xavier Valverde, Sr. G&H TowingMr. Bob Paulison Port Industries of CCMr. Joe Harrington Valero RefiningCapt. Mike KershawCapt. Kevin MonacoCapt. Justin Anderson Aransas-CC Pilots Assn.

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Mr. Ed Gaymor USCG

Ms. JoAnn Ehmann Ingleside on the Bay

Mr. Roger TenNapel Flint Hills ResourcesMr. William Goldston ACECMr. Richard R. Valls, Jr.

1. Meeting called to order

2. Conflict of Interest Affidavits: None were submitted.

3. Minutes:

3. a. November 12, 2019 Minutes:

Action: On motion made by Mr. Engel and seconded by Mr. Bowers, the Pilot Board approved the minutes of the November 12, 2019 Pilot Board meeting, in the form presented to the meeting.

At 8:32 a.m. Mr. Zahn announced that the Pilot Board would go into executive session pursuant to §551.071 of the Texas Government Code to deliberate agenda items 4a, 4b, and 4c.

At 8:59 a.m., the Pilot Board reconvened in Open Session.

4. Open Agenda:

4a. License Renewal of Captain Trip Webb: Staff recommended approval of the renewal of Captain Webb’s’ expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Sec. 70.040.

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

4b. Appointment of Captain Justin Anderson from the Deputy Branch Pilot Pool: Staff recommended approval of the appointment of Captain Justin Anderson from the Deputy Branch Pilot Pool to the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot’s Deputy Branch Pilot Training Program.

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

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4c. Appointment of Captain Kate Fossati from the Deputy Branch Pilot Pool: Staff recommended approval of the appointment of Captain Kate Fossati 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. Bowers, Pilot Board approved Staff’s recommendation.

5. Adjourn: On motion duly made and seconded, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 a.m.

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MEMORANDUM

To: Pilot Board

From: Russell Cordo – Harbormaster

Date: February 10, 2020

Subject: Additional Information for the February 18, 2020, Pilot Board Meeting

This memorandum provides you with additional information regarding the following items on the

agenda for the February 18, 2020, Pilot Board meeting:

5.a. Review and recommend renewal of Captain Kenneth T. Olson's expiring

Branch Pilot's license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Sec

70.040.

5.b. Review and recommend renewal of Captain Forrest G. Albrecht's expiring

Branch Pilot's license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Sec.

70.040.

5.c. Review and recommend renewal of Captain Stephen J. Conway's expiring

Branch Pilot's license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Sec.

70.040.

5.d. Review and recommend a Branch Pilot's license for Captain Benjamin D.

Watson to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Sec. 70.032.

Agenda Item 5.a. Capt. Kenneth T. Olson Pilot License Renewal:

Texas Transportation Code Sec. 70.040 provides, in part, that if a Branch Pilot applies in writing

and qualifies, the Pilot Board shall recommend renewal unless the Pilot Board determines there is

probable cause not to renew the license. Probable cause not to renew a license exists if the Pilot

Board finds that the license holder: (1) does not possess a qualification required by this chapter for

pilots; or (2) has a disability that will affect the license holder's ability to serve as a pilot.

The qualifications for a Branch Pilot License are set forth in Texas Transportation Code Sec.

70.032. To be eligible for a License as a Branch Pilot, a person must:

(1) be at least 25 years of age;

(2) be a United States citizen;

(3) as of the date the license is issued, have resided continuously in the state for at

least two years;

(4) have at least two years' service as a deputy branch pilot under the supervision

of a state-commissioned pilot serving the Port of Corpus Christi; 6

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(5) have controlled the navigation of vessels such as the person would pilot;

(6) have extensive experience in the docking and undocking of vessels;

(7) be in good mental and physical health;

(8) have good moral character; and

(9) possess the requisite skill as a navigator and pilot to perform competently and

safely the duties of a branch pilot.

In making a recommendation to the Pilot Board for a Branch Pilot License renewal, PCCA Staff

focus on the eligibility requirements in Texas Transportation Code Sec. 70.032 (7), (8), and (9)

above. PCCA Staff verify the eligibility requirements in Texas Transportation Code Sec. 70.032

(7), (8), and (9) to ensure Capt. Olson has maintained his qualifications to serve as Branch Pilot

on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel.

Texas Transportation Code Sec. 70.032 (7) states that a Branch Pilot must be in good mental and

physical health. PCCA Staff verify this eligibility requirement by reviewing the U.S. Coast

Guard’s National Maritime Center database which includes merchant mariner credentials as well

as USCG medical certificates. Capt. Olson’s medical certificate was issued on November 6, 2019,

and is valid until 2024. See “Enclosure 1”.

Texas Transportation Code Sec. 70.032 (8) states that a Branch Pilot must have good moral

character. PCCA Staff verify this eligibility requirement by performing a criminal background

checks for Branch Pilots seeking license renewal. PCCA’s Director of Security utilizes the

services of a third-party consultant rather than the Texas Crime Information Center (TCIC)

database because TCIC is limited to law enforcement purposes. As of January 29, 2020, Capt.

Olson has no criminal history indicating a lack of good moral character.

Texas Transportation Code Sec. 70.032 (9) states that a Branch Pilot must possess the requisite

skill as a navigator and pilot to perform competently and safely the duties of a Branch Pilot. PCCA

Staff perform multiple steps to verify this eligibility requirement.

First, PCCA Staff review USCG’s National Maritime Center database to ensure the Branch Pilot

has maintained his/her merchant mariner credentials. Capt. Olson’s First Class Pilot License was

last renewed on March 5, 2016, and expires March 5, 2020. See “Enclosure 1”.

Second, PCCA Staff search the USCG Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) database for records of

decision involving the Branch Pilot’s mariner credentials (that may not appear in the NMC

database). As of the date of this memo, there are no records of decision against Capt. Olson’s

credentials.

Finally, PCCA Staff review Pilot Review Board records since the Branch Pilot’s last renewal for

a history of incident investigation and/or disciplinary recommendations against the Branch Pilot

up for renewal. PCCA Staff reviewed Pilot Review Board records dating back to March 15, 2016

(date Capt. Olson’s expiring Branch Pilot License approved by Pilot Board). According to the

Pilot Review Board records, Capt. Olson was involved in single incident in 2017 where a vessel’s

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mast made contact with the Harbor Bridge which as due to the master’s incorrect air draft

calculation and not the fault of Capt. Olson. See “Enclosure 2”.

Based on the above, it is PCCA Staff’s opinion that Capt. Olson has maintained the qualifications

to serve as Branch Pilot per Texas Transportation Code Chapter 70. PCCA Staff recommend

Olson’s expiring Branch Pilot License be renewed.

Agenda Item 5.b. Capt. Forrest G. Albrecht Pilot License Renewal:

As stated above, in making a recommendation to the Pilot Board for a Branch Pilot License

renewal, PCCA Staff focus on the eligibility requirements in Texas Transportation Code Sec.

70.032 (7), (8), and (9). PCCA Staff verify the eligibility requirements in Texas Transportation

Code Sec. 70.032 (7), (8), and (9) to ensure Capt. Albrecht has maintained his qualifications to

serve as Branch Pilot on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel.




as USCG medical certificates. Capt. Albrecht’s medical certificate was issued on June 11, 2019,







Albrecht has no criminal history indicating a lack of good moral character.





has maintained his/her merchant mariner credentials. Capt. Albrecht’s First Class Pilot License

was renewed on June 11, 2019, and is valid until 2024. As of the date of this memo, the mariner

credentials remain valid. See “Enclosure 1”.



database). As of the date of this memo, there are no records of decision against Capt. Albrecht’s

credentials.



up for renewal. PCCA Staff reviewed Pilot Review Board records dating back to December 15,

2015 (date Capt. Albrecht’s expiring Branch Pilot License approved by Pilot Board). According

to the Pilot Review Board records, no vessel incidents were investigated involving Capt. Albrecht.

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Based on the above, it is PCCA Staff’s opinion that Capt. Albrecht has maintained the

qualifications to serve as Branch Pilot per Texas Transportation Code Chapter 70. PCCA Staff

recommend Albrecht’s expiring Branch Pilot License be renewed.

Agenda Item 5.c. Capt. Stephen J. Conway Pilot License Renewal:

As stated above, in making a recommendation to the Pilot Board for a Branch Pilot License

renewal, PCCA Staff focus on the eligibility requirements in Texas Transportation Code Sec.

70.032 (7), (8), and (9). PCCA Staff verify the eligibility requirements in Texas Transportation

Code Sec. 70.032 (7), (8), and (9) to ensure Capt. Conway has maintained his qualifications to

serve as Branch Pilot on the Corpus Christi Ship Channel.




as USCG medical certificates. Capt. Conway’s medical certificate was issued on February 3, 2020,







Conway has no criminal history indicating a lack of good moral character.





has maintained his/her merchant mariner credentials. Capt. Conway’s First Class Pilot License

was renewed on September 9, 2018, and is valid until 2023. As of the date of this memo, the

mariner credentials remain valid. See “Enclosure 1”.



database). As of the date of this memo, there are no records of decision against Capt. Conway’s

credentials.



up for renewal. PCCA Staff reviewed Pilot Review Board records dating back to December 15,

2015 (date Capt. Conway’s expiring Deputy Branch Pilot Certificate approved by Pilot Board).

According to the Pilot Review Board records, no vessel incidents were investigated involving

Capt. Conway.

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Based on the above, it is PCCA Staff’s opinion that Capt. Conway has maintained the

qualifications to serve as Branch Pilot per Texas Transportation Code Chapter 70. PCCA Staff

recommend Conway’s expiring Branch Pilot License be renewed.

Agenda Item 5.d. Capt. Benjamin D. Watson Branch Pilot License:

Texas Transportation Code Sec. 70.032(4) states that in order to be eligible for a Branch Pilot

License, a pilot must have at least two years' service as a Deputy Branch Pilot under the supervision

of a state-commissioned pilot serving the Port of Corpus Christi. The Pilot Board approved the

appointment of Capt. Benjamin Watson from the Deputy Branch Pilot Pool to the Aransas-Corpus

Christi Pilot’s Deputy Branch Pilot Training Program on June 20, 2017. After completing his

riding observer period and obtaining his USCG First Class Pilot Endorsement, Capt. Watson’s

Deputy Branch Pilot Certificate became effective on March 15, 2018. Capt. Watson has served

under the supervision of the ACC Pilots which will end when his Deputy Branch Pilot Certificate

expires on March 14, 2020. Because the next regularly scheduled meeting date occurs after the

expiration of Capt. Watson’s certificate, PCCA Staff recommend the Pilot Board consider Capt.

Watson’s eligibility to serve as Branch Pilot now and issue the Branch Pilot License with an

effective date of March 15, 2020.

As stated above, in making a recommendation to the Pilot Board for a Branch Pilot License, PCCA

Staff focus on the eligibility requirements in Texas Transportation Code Sec. 70.032 (7), (8), and

(9). PCCA Staff verify the eligibility requirements in Texas Transportation Code Sec. 70.032 (7),

(8), and (9) to ensure Capt. Watson is qualified to serve as Branch Pilot on the Corpus Christi Ship

Channel.




as USCG medical certificates. Capt. Watson’s medical certificate was issued on March 27, 2018,




checks for Deputy Branch Pilots seeking a Branch Pilot License. PCCA’s Director of Security

utilizes the services of a third-party consultant rather than the Texas Crime Information Center

(TCIC) database because TCIC is limited to law enforcement purposes. As of January 29, 2020,

Capt. Watson has no criminal history indicating a lack of good moral character.





has maintained his/her merchant mariner credentials. Capt. Watson’s First Class Pilot License was

renewed on February 9, 2019, and is valid until 2024. As of the date of this memo, the mariner

credentials remain valid. See “Enclosure 1”.

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database). As of the date of this memo, there are no records of decision against Capt. Watson’s

credentials.

Finally, PCCA Staff review Pilot Review Board records since the date the Deputy Branch Pilot

Certificate for a history of incident investigation and/or disciplinary recommendations against the

Deputy Branch Pilot. PCCA Staff reviewed Pilot Review Board records dating back to March 15,

2018 (date of Capt. Watson’s expired Deputy Branch Pilot Certificate). According to the Pilot

Review Board records, Capt. Watson was involved in an allision on January 17, 2019, that was

caused by mechanical failure and not pilot error. See “Enclosure 3”.

Based on the above, it is PCCA Staff’s opinion that Capt. Watson meets qualifications to serve as

Branch Pilot per Texas Transportation Code Chapter 70. PCCA Staff recommend approval of

Capt. Watson’s Branch Pilot License.

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Credential Results for ALBRECHT, FORREST G (Data last refreshed on 02-08-2020)

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Middle Initial: G Citizenship: UNITED STATES

Last Name: ALBRECHT Gender: M

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00413076 Valid 06-11-2019 06-11-2024 06-11-2021 06-11-2021

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Document Type: MMC


Domestic Capacities and Limitations


Deck Officer - First Class Pilot Of Self-Propelled Vessels Of Unlimited Tonnage Upon The

Corpus Christi Channel From The Aransas Pass Sea Buoy To

The Viola Turning Basin, Including The La Quinta Channel,

Texas.

Deck Officer - Master Of Self-Propelled Vessels Not Including Auxiliary Sail Of Less

Than 1,600 Gross Register Tons (GRT) Upon Inland Waters.

Lifeboatman

Deck Officer - Radar Observer (Unlimited)

Steward's Department (F.H.)

Able Seaman- Unlimited

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Olson dob 4/15/65 USCG ref Nr 1290184


Credential Results for OLSON, KENNETH T (Data last refreshed on 02-08-2020)

Mariner Information

First Name: KENNETH Reference Number: 1290184

Middle Initial: T Citizenship: UNITED STATES

Last Name: OLSON Gender: M

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Deck Officer - Master Of Self-Propelled Vessels Not Including Auxiliary Sail Of Less

Than 1,600 Gross Register Tons (GRT) Upon Near Coastal

Waters.


Deck Officer - First Class Pilot Of Vessels Of Unlimited Tonnage Upon The Corpus Christi

Channel From The Aransas Pass Sea Buoy To The Viola

Turning Basin, Including The La Quinta Ship Channel, Texas.



Wiper

Lifeboatman

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Conway dob 4/26/85 USCG Ref Nr 2677272


Credential Results for CONWAY, STEPHEN J (Data last refreshed on 02-08-2020)

Mariner Information

First Name: STEPHEN Reference Number: 2677272

Middle Initial: J Citizenship: UNITED STATES

Last Name: CONWAY Gender: M

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Document Type: MMC


International Regulations

IV/2: GMDSS Radio Operator

VI/6: Vessel Personnel With Designated Security Duties/ Security Awareness

International Capacities and Limitations


Security Awareness.

GMDSS Operator.

Vessel Personnel With Designated Security Duties.



Lifeboatman


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Deck Officer - Master Of Self-Propelled Vessels Not Including Auxiliary Sail Of

Unlimited Tonnage Upon Oceans.


Wiper

Deck Officer - First Class Pilot Of Vessel Of Unlimited Tonnage Upon The Corpus Christi

Channel From The Aransas Pass Sea Buoy To The Viola

Turning Basin, Including The La Quinta Channel, Texas.


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Watson dob 10/23/86 USCG Ref Nr 2730553


Credential Results for WATSON, BENJAMIN D (Data last refreshed on 02-08-2020)

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Middle Initial: D Citizenship: UNITED STATES

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Document Type: MMC


International Regulations

IV/2: GMDSS Radio Operator

VI/5: Vessel Security Officer

VI/6: Vessel Personnel With Designated Security Duties/ Security Awareness

International Capacities and Limitations


Vessel Personnel With Designated Security Duties.

Security Awareness.

Vessel Security Officer.

GMDSS Operator.

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Deck Officer - First Class Pilot Of Vessels Of Unlimited Tonnage Upon The Corpus Christi

Ship Channel From The Aransas Pass Sea Buoy To The Viola

Turning Basin, Including The La Quinta Channel, Texas.

Deck Officer - Master Of Self-Propelled Vessels Not Including Auxiliary Sail Of

Unlimited Tonnage Upon Oceans.

Wiper

Lifeboatman





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OFFICIAL MINUTES OF PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI PILOT ADVISORY PANEL MEETING

November 13, 2017 The Port of Corpus Christi Pilot Advisory Panel convened at the Ruben Bonilla Center for Global Trade, 222 Power Street, Corpus Christi, Texas, on Monday, November 13, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. Present: Sean Strawbridge

Kevin Miller Jay Rivera Bobby Grumbles Joe Harrington

Others Present: Capt. Jason Smith CDR Jerry Butwid

Kresten Cook F.M. (Mike) Kershaw Jay Rivera Russell Cordo Cameron Hatzel Dane Bruun

1. Sean Strawbridge called the meeting to order. 2. A safety briefing was given. 3. Capt. Jason Smith (USCG-Sector Corpus Christi) expressed concern regarding the

lack of detail in the July 25 PAP meeting minutes were the Panel reviewed the M/V OCEAN FREEDOM and M/V AP REVELIN incidents. Revised minutes from the July 25, 2017, meeting (with a copy of the Findings and Recommendation approved by the Pilot Board) will be presented at the next PAP meeting.

4. The Panel discussed increasing terms for PAP members from 2 years to 3-4 years. Membership criteria was also discussed. No action was taken.

5. The Panel discussed appointing alternates from opposite watches to make pilot

representation more convenient at Panel meetings. The Panel discussed increasing regularly scheduled PAP meetings bi-annual to quarterly. No action was taken.

6. The Panel discussed necessary changes to the Pilot Advisory Panel Bylaws

including the procedure for filing pilot complaints. Counsel for PCCA and the Pilots will prepare amended bylaws for review at the next PAP meeting. No action was taken.

7. The Panel discussed the following incidents:

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a. Barge #255 Explosion: Sean Strawbridge stated that this setting might

not be the right venue (no pilot involved) but we can improve on what we have learned. Mr. Strawbridge also stated that Harbor Safety Committee is reviewing the incident and an after-action review will be available soon. Capt. Jay Rivera stated that the current oil spill recovery equipment wasn’t made for an offshore spill. Capt. Smith reported that the spill has been transferred the USCG District Command. Capt. Smith thanked ACC Pilots and the PCCA for the eyes on the ground. Capt. Smith reported that a full presentation will be given at the Port Commissioner at the meeting on November 14, 2017. No action taken.

b. Surge Incident: HMO received a complaint of a non-PCCA individual allegedly injured while working on a residential bulkhead near Ingleside on the Bay due to a surge from a vessel leaving the La Quinta Terminal. ACC Pilots, Risk Management and Coast Guard all have been notified. The case is ongoing and reports will be forthcoming. No action taken.

c. M/V OCEANA – Allision with Harbor Bridge: Capt. Jay Rivera reported that the allision with the bridge was due to the Master giving Capt. Olsson the incorrect air draft calculations. TXDOT reported no significant damages. The Coast Guard is investigating and will have a report to present at the next Pilot Advisory Panel meeting. No action taken.

d. NOTE: Per the Amended Bylaws, the Panel will vote on whether the above incidents warrant a hearing. Summarily dismissed incidents shall be documented I the formal minutes of the PAP.

8. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:43 p.m.

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PILOT REVIEW BOARD MEETING

March 13, 2019

The Port of Corpus Christi Pilot Review Board (“PRB”) convened at the Ruben Bonilla Center for

Global Trade, 222 Power Street, Corpus Christi, Texas, on Wednesday March 13th, 2019 at 11:00 am.

Present: Russell Cordo – PCCA

Kevin Monaco – ACC Pilots

Joe Harrington – Valero

Tom Laird – Cheniere

Others Present:

F. M. (Mike) Kershaw – Port/Pilot Liaison

Jerry Butwid – USCG

Ed Gaynor – USCG

Jim Dooley – ACC Pilots

Tana Neighbors – PCCA

Dane Bruun – Counsel for PCCA

1. Mr. Russell Cordo called the PRB meeting to order.

2. A safety briefing was given.

3. Minutes from the December 18, 2018 meeting were presented and approved by the PRB.

4. PRB discussed allision involving the OSG Columbia pushing the OSG #242 and piloted by Pilot

#17 Ben Watson with the M/V Compass docked at Oil Dock #1 on January 17, 2019. Damage

was limited and it was a mechanical error (steering) more than a human error. Joe Harrington

and Capt. Kevin Monaco agreed. Pilot Ben Watson was not aware of a secondary pump issue

until vessel was underway. Vessel was notorious for previous issues. The captain on board was

nit the normal captain. The AIS of the event was reviewed. No quorum was present and action

was delayed. The USCG is investigating and the review board will hold off on further action

until the USCG review is completed.

5. Meeting Adjourned 11:15am

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DATE: February 18, 2020

TO: Pilot Board

FROM: Russell Cordo, [email protected](361) 885-6166

SUMMARY: Staff requests the Pilot Board review and recommend renewal of Captain Earl Webb’s expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.040.

BACKGROUND: Captain Olson is a tenured Branch Pilot commissioned by the Governor of the State of Texas to serve upon the waters under the jurisdiction of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority. Staff requests the Pilot Board review and recommend renewal of Captain Olson’s expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.040. Staff has verified the qualifications of Captain Olsonwhich included a criminal background check and updated mariner credential confirmation with the National Maritime Center. Staff has also confirmed with USCG there are no actions pending against Capt. Olson’s license.

ALTERNATIVES: N/A

CONFORMITY TO PORT POLICY: Complies with Chapter 70 of the Texas Transportation Code which sets forth the statutory authority of the Pilot Board to govern pilotage in the Port of Corpus Christi.

EMERGENCY: No.

FINANCIAL IMPACT: N/A

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review and recommend renewal of Captain Kenneth Olson's expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.040.

AGENDA MEMORANDUMAction Item for Port Commission Meeting of February 18, 2020

Review and recommend renewal of Captain Kenneth Olson’s expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.040.

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DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:

Originating Department Harbormaster’s Office Reviewed by Russell CordoLegal Dane BruunExecutive Staff Sean Strawbridge

LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:

Affidavit of Capt. Kenneth OlsonNMC Credential Report

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TO: Pilot Board


SUMMARY: Staff requests the Pilot Board review and recommend renewal of Captain Forrest Albrecht’s expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.040.

BACKGROUND: Captain Albrecht is a tenured Branch Pilot commissioned by the Governor of the State of Texas to serve upon the waters under the jurisdiction of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority. Staff requests the Pilot Board review and recommend renewal of Captain Albrecht expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.040. Staff has verified the qualifications of Captain Albrecht which included a criminal background check and updated mariner credential confirmation with the National Maritime Center. Staff has also confirmed with USCG there are no actions pending against Capt. Albrecht’s license.

ALTERNATIVES: N/A


EMERGENCY: No.


STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review and recommend renewal of Captain Forrest Albrecht’s expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.040.


Review and recommend renewal of Captain Forrest Albrecht’s expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.040.

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Affidavit of Capt. Forrest AlbrechtNMC Credential Report

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TO: Pilot Board


SUMMARY: Staff requests the Pilot Board review and recommend renewal of Captain Stephen Conway’s expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.040.

BACKGROUND: Captain Conway is a tenured Branch Pilot commissioned by the Governor of the State of Texas to serve upon the waters under the jurisdiction of the Port of Corpus Christi Authority. Staff requests the Pilot Board review and recommend renewal of Captain Conway’s expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.040. Staff has verified the qualifications of Captain Conway which included a criminal background check and updated mariner credential confirmation with the National Maritime Center. Staff has also confirmed with USCG there are no actions pending against Capt. Conway’s license.

ALTERNATIVES: N/A


EMERGENCY: No, however, Capt. Conway’s Branch Pilot License will expire March 1, 2020, if not renewed.


STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review and recommend renewal of Captain Stephen Conway’s expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.040.


Review and recommend renewal of Captain Stephen Conway’s expiring Branch Pilot’s license to the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section

70.040.

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Affidavit of Capt. Stephen ConwayNMC Credential Report

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TO: Pilot Board


SUMMARY: Staff requests the Pilot Board review and recommend approval of Captain Ben Watson from Deputy Branch Pilot to Branch Pilot per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.032.

BACKGROUND: Captain Ben Watson will complete the Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilots Deputy Pilot Program on March 14, 2020. During the 2-year period Captain Watson has been under the supervision of State Commissioned Pilots that serve the Port of Corpus Christi. He has honed his skills through an intensive, advanced ship-handling program based on a gradual increase in size and draft of ships. Captain Watson has demonstrated to be a of good moral character and is in good physical and mental health and possesses the requisite skills necessary to safely maneuver vessels through the Port’s waterways. Captain Watson has completed all the requisites to qualify for a Branch Pilot license as outlined in the Texas Transportation Code Sec. 70.032

Because the next regularly scheduled meeting date occurs after the expiration of Capt. Watson’s current Deputy Branch Pilot certificate, PCCA Staff recommend the Pilot Board consider Capt. Watson’s eligibility to serve as Branch Pilot now and issue the Branch Pilot License with an effective date of March 15, 2020.

ALTERNATIVES: N/A


EMERGENCY: No, but Captain Watson’s Deputy Branch Pilot training period will end March 15, 2020.



Review and recommend approval of Captain Ben Watson from Deputy BranchPilot to Branch Pilot per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.032.

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STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Review and recommend approval of Captain Ben Watson from Deputy Branch Pilot to Branch Pilot per the Governor per Texas Transportation Code Section 70.032.




Affidavit of Capt. Ben WatsonNMC Credential ReportPresiding Officer Letter

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TO: Pilot Board


SUMMARY: On January 14, 2020 Capt. F. Mike Kershaw, a Port/Pilot Liaison consultant, reviewed the Pilot’s master work hours’ logbook for the 4th quarter of 2019 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 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 January 14, 2020 Capt. Kershaw reviewed the Pilot’s master work hours’ logbook for the 4th quarter of 2019. 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


STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of the 4th Quarter 2019 Aransas-Corpus Christi Pilot Work Hours Visual Inspection Report performed January 14, 2020 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 4th Quarter 2019

AGENDA MEMORANDUMAction Item for Pilot Board Meeting of February 18, 2020

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DEPARTMENTAL CLERARANCES:

Originating Department Harbormaster’s OfficeReviewed by Russell CordoLegal Dane BruunExecutive Staff Sean Strawbridge


Pilot Work/Rest Review Report (January 14, 2020)

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Pilot Work/Rest Review 4th Qt 2019

1/14/20 Location: Office ACC Pilots 10:00 hr.

Present: Capt. F. m. Kershaw, Capt. Kevin Monaco and Staff as needed.

The Aransas Corpus Christi Pilots presented computer generatedVessel movement logs for the 4th Qt, 2019 for the determination ofcompliance with POCCA Pilot Board Rules, Sec:70:017, State of Texas Transportation Code.

A random review of all full commissioned pilots as well as a total review of all movements preformed by two commissioned pilots, one from each watch, comprising 285 of 1774 assignments. Zero (0) overages were observed.

Based upon the above-mentioned audit I consider the ACC Pilots to be in compliance with the work rest rules as set forth in the PilotBoard Rules.

Respectively,

Capt. F. M. KershawPort/Pilot Liaison

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