Vessel Dimensions:

  Maximum Length 820 ft. 249.9m
  Maximum Beam 145 ft. 44.2m
  Recommended Draft 42 ft. 12.8m

Draft Restrictions:

   
  Navigable Channel
    Maximum Draft 45 ft. 13.7m
    Recommended Draft 42 ft. 12.8m
  Brazos Harbor and BASF Channel
    Maximum Draft 36 ft. 10.9m
  Old River Channel    
    Maximum Draft 15 ft. 4.5m

Special Cases:
   
Oversized, excessive draft or unusual type vessels will be handled on a "per job" basis with a one-time waiver to the Basic Operating Procedures.  These vessels will be billed under "special services" and will be by "specific agreement" prior to the move.  Pilots reserve the right to deny movement of any vessel during times of excessive wind, excessive current or on times of low water.