The Texas Rio Grande Valley & the Port of Brownsville
The Texas Rio Grande Valley is home to a skilled labor force well-known for its strong work ethic, family values and over 40 years of experience in ship disposal. For ship recycling, the valley’s human resources offer a level of cost effective productivity that is unmatched throughout the U.S.
Brownsville, situated at the southern end of the Rio Grande Valley, has a well-developed infrastructure that includes an international airport, rail lines, truck routes and a deep-water seaport that has been in operation for more than 50 years. The Port of Brownsville is a man-made facility designed for industrial activity and minimal impact on local ecosystems.
The International Shipbreaking facility is located in the Port of Brownsville approximately 12 miles up the ship channel from the Gulf of Mexico. This location offers excellent protection from storm damage and a highly controlled marine environment that greatly reduces any risk of pollution during dismantling. The port is a clean, well-managed and secure facility where a strong emphasis is placed on spill prevention that serves the larger community and other local industries.
For example, the shrimp harvest places Brownsville fifth highest in the domestic shrimping industry, contributing millions of dollars to the Rio Grande Valley economy. Yet the vitality of this industry is at risk in the event of water pollution. Brownsville is also a prime area for tourism, centering on the beautiful beaches of nearby South Padre Island that have been rated as one of the top 10 beaches in the country by the Travel Channel. Clean water is essential to the Rio Grande Valley’s tourist industry.
|
|
|
"The Port of Brownsville
offers excellent protection
from storm damage
and a highly controlled
marine environment
that greatly reduces
any risk of pollution
during dismantling."
|
|
