Dow Chemical Docks - A-8 Dock

 
Owner: Dow Chemical Company  
 
Cargo: Various Chemicals  
 
 
Length of Dock: 650 feet.
 
Project depth alongside the dock is 42 feet.
Check with Dow Marine for actual depth alongside.
 
Berthing is always port side to the dock.
 
Recommended Mooring Arrangement:
  2 spring lines forward and aft  
  3 head lines  
  3 stern lines  
  All lines are run by heaving line.  
 
Tug Requirements:
  Masters options  
  Caution:  Strong tidal currents flow alongside the dock and in the Freeport (ICW) Intercoastal Waterway Intersection.

 

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Dow Chemical Docks - A-22 Dock

 
Owner: Dow Chemical Company  
 
Cargo: Various Chemicals  
 
 
Length of Dock: 685 feet.
 
Project depth alongside the dock is 42 feet.
Check with Dow Marine for actual depth alongside.
 
Most vessels calling on A-22 have to turn around in the Brazosport Turning Basin upon arrival
 
Berthing is always port side to the dock.
 
Recommended Mooring Arrangement:
  2 spring lines forward and aft  
  3 head lines  
  3 stern lines  
  All lines are run by heaving line.  
 
Tug Requirements:
  Masters options  
   

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Dow Chemical Docks - A-14 Dock

East and West Berthing
 
Owner: Dow Chemical Company  
 
Cargo: A-14 East 16" Load Arm  
  A-14 West 12" Load Arm  
 
 
Maximum Size vessel: Length 820 ft. Beam 125 ft. Draft 42 ft.
  Vessels with a beam greater than 125 ft can dock under certain circumstances with approval from pilots office.  
 
Projected depth alongside the dock is 42 ft.  Check with Dow Marine for actual depth alongside.
 
Berthing is always port side to the dock at A-14 East.
Berthing is always starboard side to the dock at A-14 West
 
Daylight restrictions and third party tugs apply to most ships calling on A-14 East and West.
Please see appropriate section for more information.
No vessel may arrive or depart from A-14 West with a vessel docked at A-8 that has a beam >85 feet.
 
Recommended Mooring Arrangement:
  2 spring lines forward and aft  
  4 head lines  
  No breast lines  
  4 stern lines  
  All lines are run by heaving line  
 
Caution: Strong tidal currents flow alongside the dock and the Freeport ICW intersection.


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