Overview
ALABAMA STATE PORT AUTHORITY (AWTC SITE 3) is an operational harbour in Mobile, Alabama, United States. It handles cargo and supports maritime logistics in the Gulf Coast region.
ALABAMA STATE PORT AUTHORITY (AWTC SITE 3) is a harbour facility located at 250 N WATER ST in Mobile, Alabama, United States. It operates within the Port of Mobile, a major Gulf Coast hub for container, bulk, and liquid cargo. The facility is part of the Alabama State Port Authority network, supporting regional trade and transportation. The facility operates under U.S. federal regulations including the Clean Water Act and NPDES permits for stormwater and wastewater management. As a harbour, it handles diverse cargo types, requiring compliance with IMO MARPOL Annexes for vessel discharges and ballast water management. The site's NAICS codes (483111, 493190) indicate deep-sea freight transportation and general warehousing activities. Located on the Mobile River near Mobile Bay, the harbour plays a key role in the region's economy, facilitating exports of agricultural products, chemicals, and manufactured goods. Its proximity to sensitive coastal habitats necessitates careful environmental management, including oil-water separation and spill prevention measures.
Environmental context
The harbour is situated on the Mobile River estuary, which flows into Mobile Bay, a biologically productive area supporting fisheries and wildlife. Operations involve handling various cargo types, including bulk and containerized goods, which require robust stormwater management and oil-water separation to prevent pollution. The facility must comply with U.S. EPA VGP and NPDES permits to minimize environmental impact on the adjacent aquatic ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 250 N WATER ST in Mobile, Alabama, United States, within the Port of Mobile on the Gulf Coast.
As a general harbour, it handles a variety of cargo including containerized goods, bulk commodities, and liquid cargo, supported by warehousing and deep-sea freight transportation services.
The facility operates under U.S. federal regulations including the Clean Water Act, NPDES permits for stormwater and wastewater, and IMO MARPOL Annexes for vessel discharges and ballast water management.
Environmental management includes stormwater control, oil-water separation, spill prevention measures, and compliance with U.S. EPA VGP and NPDES permits to protect nearby Mobile Bay ecosystems.
The harbour supports regional trade by facilitating exports of agricultural products, chemicals, and manufactured goods, contributing to the local economy and supply chain connectivity.
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