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DATE: November 27, 2005 14:52:57 CST
Bulk Liquid Facilities
Critical Infrastructure
  Bulk Liquid Facilities

Measurement Definitions

Recovery: Percent of Bulk Liquid Facilities Operating
The recovery measure is the percent of facilities in the storm affected area that are in compliance with federal regulations to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port and are operational at some capacity – from low level up to and including 100% of their pre-storm capability.
Restoration: Percent of Bulk Liquid Facilities Capable of Operating at Pre-Storm Levels.
The restoration measure is the percent of facilities in the storm affected area that are in compliance with federal regulations to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard Captain of the Port and have the capability to operate at 100% pre-storm levels. 

Amplifying Information

The capability to operate at 100% does not mean the facility is operating at 100% - for instance, maybe the facility has repaired all damage, is in compliance with all federal regulations, but lacks the business that it once did.  In this case, although they may not be moving the same level of cargo as before, they are still capable of doing so

Data Source(s)

USCG Sector Mobile and Sector New Orleans

USCG Maritime Information for Safety and Law Enforcement

DOE: http://www.doe.gov

FEMA: http://www.fema.gov

DHS: http://www.dhs.gov/

ACOE: http://www.usace.army.mil

DOT National Emergency Transportation Center (via MARAD)

DOT Transportation Network Restoration Working Group (via MARAD)

American Association of Port Authorities: http://www.aapa-ports.org/pressroom/katrina_updates.htm

Ports Association of Louisiana: www.portsoflouisiana.org

Port of Baton Rouge: www.portgbr.com

Port of South Louisiana

Port of New Orleans: www.portno.com

Port of St. Bernard: www.stbernardport.com/index.html

Port of Fourchon: www.portfourchon.com

Mississippi Ports: www.gomdot.com/ports

Alabama State Port Authority: www.asdd.com

Louisiana DOT: www.dotd.louisiana.gov

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration:   http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/USDOTReliefSite/

Association of Oil Pipelines:  www.aopl.org

Stakeholders

USCG

Port Authorities in Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama

Towing organizations (American Waterways Operators and Gulf Intracoastal Canal Association)

Trucking and highway transportation companies (Private and DOT)

USACE

DOT (

Federal Highway
Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration)

Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration)

 

Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration)

 

Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration)

 

Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration)

 

Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration)

 

Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration)

 

Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration)

 

Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration)

 

Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration)

 

Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration)

 

Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration)

 

Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration)

 

Association, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association and Maritime Administration)

 

DHS

Federal and State Pilots

Waterfront facilities (Bulk Liquid, Refineries, etc.)

Railroads

Frequently Asked Questions

 

How many bulk liquid facilities are in the storm affected area and how many have recovered? 

Sector New Orleans has 469 bulk liquid facilities with 334 recovered (71% recovered).  Sector Mobile has 97 bulk liquid facilities with 75 recovered (77% recovered).
How many petroleum refineries are not operating?
Three petroleum refineries in LA are shutdown due to damage.  They have a total refining capacity of 554,000 bbls/day. 

What is the current status of the Port of New Orleans? 

The Port of New Orleans is operating at 50% capacity this week, with 68 vessel arrivals scheduled.  DOT estimates within 3 months 70-80% capacity, and at 6 months 100% capacity. 
The Uptown river terminals (Nashville, Napoleon, Louisiana, First etc.) had moderate wind damage to warehouses, but facilities are moving commercial cargo.
Damage estimates for Port of New Orleans Public Ports is approx $1.6 billion.
The port’s upriver facilities, where approximately 70 percent of port activities occur, fared relatively well in the storm; including the Napoleon Avenue Container terminal, the Nashville Avenue complex, the Louisiana Avenue complex, the First Street Wharf, and the Alabo Street Wharf.   These facilities experienced moderate wind damage from Hurricane Katrina and power has been restored to this area.
At present, Canadian National, CSX, and Norfolk Southern direct rail connections are all experiencing slow service.  The New Orleans Belt Railroad, which provides the rail switching service to the port, is 90% operational.  Four to six weeks are required to return to 100% service. 
Power has been restored in this area and to the Port's administrative building.
Port workers are living aboard four MARAD ships, which have the capacity to house around 1,000 people.

What is the current status of the Port of South Louisiana, LA? 

The port is the largest port by tonnage and operating at 100% of capacity and is 100 % operational.

All grain terminals, chemical facilities, transfer facilities, and the following refineries; Motiva-Convent, Motiva-Norco, Valero, and Marathon, are operational. 

Overall the port experienced only minor infrastructure and structural damage to port facilities. 

Officials with the Port of South Louisiana have assessed the damage at approximately $2,000,000.  Moderate additional structural damage was experienced during Hurricane Rita on September 24. 

What is the current status of Port Fourchon, LA?  

The port is open and operating at 80% capacity. 

The port, still reeling from considerable wind damage to offshore and port facilities due to Hurricane Katrina, suffered additional wind and flooding damage from Rita. 

Preliminary recovery estimates for damage caused by Katrina already exceeded $7 million for public port facilities, but are expected to increase and $48 million for privately owned facilities on port property.

What is the current status of the Port of Gulfport, MS? 

The port is open, operating at 50% capacity.  Three container lines are operating.

The port has temporary aids to navigation in place and the main channel is open, with restrictions, for 24 hour transits.  Restoration of the channel is estimated to be completed in February 2006.

Rail service from KCS will not be restored for approximately 2 months.

 Cold storage facilities were completely destroyed.  Recovery time is unknown.

Damage estimated for the Public Ports is approx $705.6 million.

What is the current status of the Port of Pascagoula, MS?  

The port is open but is only operating at 50% of pre-storm capacity.

The port has temporary aids to navigation in place and the main channel is clear.  Draft is limited to 38 feet due to shoaling.  Restoration of the channel is estimated to be completed in May 2006.

The port is not expected to return to full operation before mid to late October at the earliest.

Cold storage facilities were completely destroyed.  Recovery time is estimated to be one year.

Damage estimated for the Public Ports is approx $15 million.

CSX mainline is cut just west of the port.  Rail traffic can only move to the east.

What is a liquid bulk facility?
Liquid bulk facilities are those facilities that handle liquid cargos subject to regulation under Title 46, Code of Federal Regulations Subchapters D, N and O, Title 33 Code of Federal Regulations Subchapter O and several other regulations.  Click here to learn more.
Has facility security been affected by the hurricane?
As a matter of policy, we do not publicly disclose information about security plans at specific locations or facilities. Facilities will not be able to operate until they meet the requirements of the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA).   The Coast Guard continues to provide robust maritime homeland security to all industry sectors within the maritime domain consistent with the DHS Elevated Homeland Security Advisory threat level (Yellow).  The maritime security level has not changed (MARSEC 1) as a result of Hurricane Katrina.

  

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