This information shall serve as a supplement to the Master / Pilot exchange (MPX) conference held prior to your transit upon the Freeport Ship Channel.  In order to provide your vessel the safest possible transit, I will require the following:

1. Completed IMO standard Pilot Information Card to include, at minimum:
    A: Draft fore and Aft
    B: Air Draft
    C: Type of propulsion, steering gear, astern power and limitations.
    D: Gyro compass error
    E: Any other pertinent navigational information

2. I require personnel standing by forward, in radio communication with the bridge and both anchors ready for letting go.

3. Have all systems required by 33 CFR 164.25 been tested and proven to be working? Are any systems not fully operational?

4. Place the VHF radios on channel 16 and 14.

Passage Plan:
    Courses and speeds will be variable through the passage. I will give 20 minutes notice before taking the tug lines.