Berth Applications

Container Terminal
Berth Application

This application must be submitted as far in advance of the date of docking as possible. Agents will promptly notify the appropriate vessel scheduling office of any changes in the information supplied below. Agents are advised that blank entries on this form may result in rejection of this berth application by the port. The port will notify agent of any unacceptable applications.

NOTE: Agents are advised that safety guidelines are set by the Pilots Association in regard to vessel length, draft, beam, air draft, and other factors that may affect the transit of the vessel on the Houston Ship Channel. Please consult with the Pilots Association to determine if any restrictions apply.

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Date of Application*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Vessel/Barge Name*
Voyage*
Call Sign*
Flag*
L.O.A.*
Max Air Draft This Call (ft & in.)*
Beam*
Vessel Owner / Operator / Charterer / Line*
Max Draft This Call (ft. & In.)*
P&I Local Contact*
Lloyd's Number*
P&I Club
Estimated Boarding Date*
Estimated Boarding Hour*
Estimated Departure Date*
Estimated Departure Hour*
Will you be loading bulk liquids?*
- Yes
- No
Berth Requested*
Appointed Stevedore*
Inbound Cargo Commodity*
Inbound Tonnage*
Outbound Cargo Commodity*
Layberth*
- Yes
- No
Fresh Water*
- Yes
- No
Lighter*
- Yes
- No
Bunker Tonnage / Barrels*
Fresh Water*
Layberth*
Lighter*
Name of representative submitting application*
Name of agent assigned to vessel*
Vessel Agent Phone*
Applicant Company Name*
Billing Address
Contact Email Address*
Consent*
I consent
THE UNDERSIGNED COMPANY, AGENTS FOR THE ABOVE-NAMED VESSEL OR BARGE, IN CONSIDERATION FOR APPROVAL OF THE BERTH APPLICATION, AGREES TO BE BOUND AND REPRESENTS THAT ALL “USERS” AS DEFINED IN THE PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY TARIFFS, FOR WHICH IT HOLDS ITSELF OUT AS AGENTS OR ACTS AS AGENTS, AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ALL RULES, REGULATIONS, TERMS, CONDITIONS AND CHARGES AS PUBLISHED IN THE PORT OF HOUSTON AUTHORITY TARIFF(S), INCLUDING ACCEPTANCE OF FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY THEREFOR.
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