Port of Corpus Christi purchases new police boat to enhance security
The Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA) has added a new state-of-the-art patrol boat to its security force, an upgrade that will allow the port to provide enhanced security for customers as vessel traffic steadily increases due to crude export market share and a robust local economy.
The port’s customer base continues to grow and direct their investment in the gateway, necessitating additional resources to serve their needs.
The new 44-foot port security boat was purchased using a combination of Port Security Grant Program funds from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) and US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), as well as matching funds from the PCCA.
The new boat replaces one existing police vessel that has been in operation for more than a decade and had limitations when operating in severe sea states. This new vessel also comes equipped with advanced detection equipment, in addition to limited firefighting capabilities.
“The safety of everyone who moves cargo in and out of the Port of Corpus Christi – from dockworkers to pilots – and the communities we serve is always paramount in our minds,” said Clark Robertson, chief operating officer for the Port of Corpus Christi.
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5th July 2021
