Sabine Pass Port Authority

What Sabine Pass Port Authority does

Sabine Pass Port Authority is a political subdivision of the State of Texas, founded in 2008, that operates as the governing public entity for the Sabine Pass waterway and adjacent marina infrastructure in Southeast Texas. The authority's primary operations center on a full-service marina offering boat slip rentals (monthly subscription), marine fuel sales (non-ethanol gasoline at $5.859/gallon and clear diesel at $5.819/gallon), live bait, and attendant services. It generates supplementary revenue from a single Fishermen's Cottage vacation rental listed on VRBO, property tax receipts from the port jurisdiction, and a completed 465-foot pier extension that expanded docking capacity. The entity is governed by five commissioners (Board Chairman Captain Christopher Deslatte, Vice-President Linda Berg, Secretary Christel Picou, Commissioner Jerry Heid, and Commissioner Becky Dolan) under Port Director/CEO Roy Cheramie, supported by a small staff of approximately six to nine personnel.

The authority's most significant non-core asset is the HI20 Artificial Reef, a 160-acre reef site nine miles offshore developed in partnership with six major energy companies (Cheniere Energy, Sempra LNG, Golden Pass LNG, Shell, Motiva, Phillips 66), Texas Parks & Wildlife, CCA Texas, and multiple contractors deploying sunken barges, granite blocks, pyramids, and concrete culverts. The authority also operates a live video surveillance feed of the marina entrance and Sabine Ship Channel to provide boaters with real-time weather and security awareness. Technology infrastructure is limited to conventional marina operations and a web-based information portal; no AI/ML capabilities, mobile applications, or API integrations are present. The customer base is highly local and recreational, consisting of private boat owners, recreational anglers, vacationers, and a small commercial segment drawn by the Sabine Ship Channel traffic.

Name

Sabine Pass Port Authority

Legal name

Sabine Pass Port Authority

Website

https://sabinepassportauthority.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port and Marina Operations

NAICS

Marinas (713930), Marinas (71393), Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Maritime & Port Authorities (Public Ports, Harbors, Ferries Terminals) (BPAIALAF)

Keywords

• Marina services
• Port authority operations
• Boat slip rentals
• Marine fuel sales
• Waterfront vacation rental

Headquarters

HQ city

Sabine Pass, Texas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Marina Services: Revenue from boat slip rentals, live bait sales, and marina attendant services
2. Fuel Sales: Sale of marine fuel including non-ethanol gasoline and diesel at the marina
3. Property Rental: Vacation rental income from Fishermen's Cottage rental
4. Tax Revenue: Property tax revenue as a port authority, with tax abatement policies and truth in taxation requirements

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Sabine Pass Port Authority operates a full-service public marine center at Sabine Pass, Texas, offering boat slip rentals, marine fuel (non-ethanol gasoline and clear diesel), live bait sales, and marina attendant services. The authority also manages the Fishermen's Cottage waterfront vacation rental, the HI20 Artificial Reef environmental initiative co-developed with energy and conservation partners, and live video surveillance of the marina entrance and Sabine Ship Channel.

Product overview

Sabine Pass Port Authority operates a full-service marine center offering marina services including boat stall rentals, fuel sales, and live bait. The port infrastructure includes a pier with a completed 465-foot extension. Environmental initiatives include the HI20 Artificial Reef project. Additional offerings include live video surveillance of the marina entrance and the Fishermen's Cottage vacation rental property. The port also provides regulatory services including tax administration, election notices, and bond projects for the Sabine Pass community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Marina Services Full-service marina offering boat stall rentals, fuel sales (Non-Ethanol gasoline and Clear Diesel), live bait, and marine services at Sabine Pass harbor for private boat owners and commercial mariners.
• Pier and Pier Extension Port pier infrastructure with a completed 465-foot pier extension project providing expanded docking and vessel services for marina users.
• HI20 Artificial Reef 160-acre artificial reef site located 9 miles off Sabine Pass, featuring sunken barge, granite blocks, reef pyramids, and steel structures for marine habitat enhancement and recreational angling.
• Fishermen's Cottage Rental Vacation rental property on the water featuring 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, screened patio, boat dock access, and fishing amenities; rental managed through VRBO for vacationers and fishermen.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sempra LNGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2021Energy company partner in the HI20 artificial reef expansion project. Provided financial support and ocean-going tugs and barges for material deployment at the 160-acre reef site 9 miles off Sabine Pass.
• Cheniere EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2021Energy company partner in the HI20 artificial reef expansion project. Contributed to the deployment of reef materials including pyramids, steel structures, and concrete culverts.
• Golden Pass LNGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2021LNG company partner providing financial and operational support for the HI20 artificial reef project.
• MotivacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2021Energy sector partner contributing to the HI20 artificial reef expansion with materials and funding.
• Phillips 66coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2021Energy company partner in the artificial reef initiative, providing deployment resources and funding.
• Shell Oil CompanycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2021Major energy company partner contributing to marine habitat restoration through the HI20 reef project.
• Coastal Conservation Association TexascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2021Leading coastal conservation NGO leading the reef initiative in partnership with port authority. Provides grassroots angler engagement and conservation expertise.
• Building Conservation TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2021Conservation organization partnering on the HI20 reef project for marine habitat enhancement.
• Texas Parks & WildlifecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2021State government agency partner providing regulatory support and conservation expertise for artificial reef permitting and management.
• Friends of Sabine ReefminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2021Local community organization supporting reef conservation and habitat restoration efforts in Sabine Pass waters.
• Forterra Pipe and PrecastminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2021Materials supplier providing concrete culverts and precast structures for reef deployment.
• Bo-Mac ContractorsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2021Construction contractor providing deployment support for reef materials.
• Eldridge ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2021Construction partner contributing to reef material deployment operations.
• CCA Music City ChapterminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 March 2021Coastal Conservation Association chapter providing funding and angler community support for the reef project.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Port of Beaumont: Larger Southeast Texas port authority operating cargo and marine facilities along the Neches River near the Sabine system. Comparable governmental subdivision structure with broader industrial scope and similar energy-sector customer base.
• Texas General Land Office: State-level governmental entity with regulatory authority over Texas coastal lands, artificial reef permitting, and coastal management. Partnered with Sabine Pass Port Authority on HI20; a natural upper-tier peer given overlapping authority and coastal stewardship remit.
• Galveston Island Park Board of Trustees: Larger Texas Gulf Coast public entity operating multiple marinas and waterfront parks. Serves as a broader-incumbent peer given similar governmental structure but materially larger scale and tourism orientation.

Regional players

• Lake Charles / Calcasieu Parish Port Authority: Adjacent Louisiana port authority on the Calcasieu Ship Channel with comparable industrial LNG and marine activity. Operates marina and terminal facilities serving a similar Gulf Coast maritime community just east of Sabine Pass.
• Matagorda County Navigation District: Texas Gulf Coast navigation/port district operating a marina and related facilities further down the coast. Comparable small-government port authority model serving recreational boaters and coastal tourism.
• Port Arthur Pleasure Island Commission: Local entity managing a regional recreational island marina and waterfront facilities near Sabine Pass. Comparable small-scale marina/lodging operations targeting recreational boaters and visitors in the upper Texas coast.

Others

• Houston Fuel Oil Energy d/b/a Sunoco Marine Fuels: Marine fuel supplier operating in Gulf Coast ports. A potential wholesale/operational peer given Sabine Pass Port Authority's retail fuel dock operations, though not a direct marina competitor.
• Coastal Conservation Association Texas: Lead NGO partner on the HI20 artificial reef project, providing grassroots angler engagement, conservation expertise, and funding. A key ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor, but closely linked to the port authority's reef-driven recreational positioning.

Direct peers

• Port of Orange: Regional Texas port authority also operating on the Sabine River waterway system. Comparable governmental subdivision structure and small-scale marine operations in the same Southeast Texas industrial corridor.
• Port of Port Arthur: Neighboring Texas Gulf Coast port authority along the Sabine Ship Channel with overlapping jurisdiction and a shared LNG/industrial corridor. Operates marine terminals and port facilities in close proximity to Sabine Pass, serving a similar customer and tenant base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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