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Explore the use of NOAA’s navigation data and products for Mobile Ports, impacting cargo, ship movements, with insights on winter fronts, hurricanes, fog delays, and recent chart additions. Connect with Terry D. Gilbreath, a retired U.S. Coast Guard Captain.
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Terry D. GilbreathHarbormasterAlabama State Port AuthorityUse of NOAA’s Navigation Data, Products & Service
Principle users of PORTs in Mobile • Pilots • Harbor tugs • Commercial Fishing • Recreational users
Typical Winter Front Impacts on loading of cargo, ship movements, etc.
Hurricane Isaac – August 2012 T. S. Lee – September 2011
Recent Mobile Chart Additions Pinto Island Terminal APM Container Terminal New Turning Basin
Contact information Terry D. Gilbreath Captain, U. S. Coast Guard (Retired) tgilbreath@asdd.com Office: (251) 441-7074 Cell: (251) 510-7399 ASPA 24 Hour Emergency Response (251) 441-7777