Overview
Production Svcs Network US Harbor Island Offshore is a harbour facility in Port Aransas, Texas, United States. It supports offshore operations along the Gulf Coast.
Production Svcs Network US Harbor Island Offshore is a harbour facility located at 224 State Highway 361 E in Port Aransas, Texas, United States. Situated on Harbor Island, this operational facility serves the offshore oil and gas industry in the Gulf of Mexico, providing marine support services for exploration and production activities. As a harbour facility in the Marine Utilities sector, it operates under U.S. regulatory frameworks including the EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) and NPDES permits for stormwater management. The facility handles vessel traffic and cargo related to offshore energy, requiring compliance with MARPOL Annex I (oil) and Annex V (garbage) for waste management. Typical operations include fueling, cargo handling, and crew transfer. The facility's location near the Gulf of Mexico places it in a region with sensitive coastal habitats, including estuaries and wetlands. Effective stormwater and oil-water management are critical to minimize environmental impact. The harbour plays a key role in supporting the regional offshore energy industry, contributing to local economic activity in Port Aransas and Nueces County.
Environmental context
The facility is located on Harbor Island in the Gulf of Mexico, an area with sensitive coastal ecosystems including seagrass beds, oyster reefs, and bird nesting sites. Operations involve handling fuel and potential oil-water mixtures, requiring robust spill prevention and stormwater management under EPA NPDES permits. Proximity to the Gulf makes compliance with MARPOL Annex I (oil) and Annex V (garbage) essential to protect marine life.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 224 State Highway 361 E, Port Aransas, Texas 78373, United States, on Harbor Island in the Gulf of Mexico.
It is a harbour facility in the Marine Utilities sector, primarily serving offshore oil and gas operations with vessel support, cargo handling, and crew transfer services.
The facility operates under U.S. EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) and NPDES permits for stormwater and wastewater discharge, as well as international MARPOL Annex I (oil) and Annex V (garbage) regulations.
Key considerations include stormwater management, oil spill prevention, and protection of sensitive coastal habitats such as seagrass beds and wetlands. Compliance with EPA and MARPOL regulations is critical.
The harbour supports offshore energy operations in the Gulf of Mexico, providing essential marine logistics that contribute to local employment and economic activity in Port Aransas and Nueces County.
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