U.S. Coast Guard Vessel Traffic Resources
Since 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard has safeguarded our nation's maritime interests. Its missions include, among others, port state control, maritime security, search and rescue, and environmental protection. The Greater Houston Port Bureau works closely with the Coast Guard's Vessel Traffic Service to execute the shared goal of keeping the waterway safe for navigation.
This page provides USCG resources to mariners and facility operators in the Greater Houston Marine Transportation System to report hazards to the Vessel Traffic Service.
USCG MSIB's will be updated with current USCG information.
**VTS chartlets are not intended for navigation and should be used for reference only.**
Since 1790, the U.S. Coast Guard has safeguarded our nation's maritime interests. Its missions include, among others, port state control, maritime security, search and rescue, and environmental protection. The Greater Houston Port Bureau works closely with the Coast Guard's Vessel Traffic Service to execute the shared goal of keeping the waterway safe for navigation.
This page provides USCG resources to mariners and facility operators in the Greater Houston Marine Transportation System to report hazards to the Vessel Traffic Service.
USCG MSIB's will be updated with current USCG information.
**VTS chartlets are not intended for navigation and should be used for reference only.**
LINKS TO VTS/ COTP FORMS AND INFORMATION
FORMS
Notice of Intent to Disable Machinery
Non-VTSA/GIWW Channel Obstruction Requests
INFORMATION
2024 VTS State of the Waterway
VTS Policy for Restricted Mooring, Bunkering, and/ or Lighting Locations (as of Jun 10, 2025)
CURRENT USCG MSIB'S