Houston Pilots

Houston Pilots Since 1921 we have piloted the port that built the city

The Houston Pilots Association provides pilotage services to all foreign flag vessels and American vessels under register (regulated vessels) entering or departing the Port of Houston, Harris County, Texas, as required by Texas state law. Pilotage is provided 24-hours per day, 365 days per year, in all weather and port conditions, unless closed for safety, for example, poor visibility, high winds, and storm warnings.

The Houston Ship Channel’s version of a parking lot. 🚢⚓
08/26/2026

The Houston Ship Channel’s version of a parking lot. 🚢⚓

Every ship carries more than cargo—it carries a journey. 🚢
08/24/2026

Every ship carries more than cargo—it carries a journey. 🚢

08/19/2026

POV: You have the best office view in Houston.

Our dream jobs really are this dreamy. ✨⚓️
08/18/2026

Our dream jobs really are this dreamy. ✨⚓️

The view from the bridge is great. The responsibility is even greater. Every safe transit starts with teamwork, experien...
08/12/2026

The view from the bridge is great.

The responsibility is even greater.

Every safe transit starts with teamwork, experience, and a Ship Pilot.

A different view of Houston. From a ship, the Houston Ship Channel tells the story of industry all connected by a waterw...
08/10/2026

A different view of Houston.

From a ship, the Houston Ship Channel tells the story of industry all connected by a waterway that keeps commerce moving.

08/05/2026

One ship. Fifty-two miles. Countless moving parts.

A reminder that behind every smooth transit is a coordinated effort between pilots, tugboats, line handlers, dispatchers, and Vessel Traffic Service—keeping commerce moving on the Houston Ship Channel.

Nothing like a punch of orange to brighten the day along the Channel.
08/03/2026

Nothing like a punch of orange to brighten the day along the Channel.

07/29/2026

Even on rainy days, always steady traffic. Business as usual on the Houston Ship Channel.

A colorful day on the Houston Ship Channel. The 52-mile Houston Ship Channel is home to more than 200 public and private...
07/22/2026

A colorful day on the Houston Ship Channel.

The 52-mile Houston Ship Channel is home to more than 200 public and private terminals and industrial facilities, making it one of the world’s largest petrochemical and manufacturing hubs.

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Deer Park, TX
77536

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+17136459620

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