Coast Guard issues severe weather advisory for Port of Virginia
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Captain of the Port Hampton Roads has imposed restrictions due to onset of storm force winds and heavy seas at the entrance to Chesapeake Bay Friday.
Effective at 3 a.m. Friday, no vessels may enter or depart Chesapeake Bay, and no vessels over 2,000 gross tons may move within the port without obtaining permission from the COTP or his designated representative.
These restrictions...
Coast Guard sets Port Condition X-Ray for Maryland-National Capital Region
BALTIMORE – The Coast Guard strongly urges mariners and members of the maritime community within the Chesapeake Bay and Maryland coast to prepare a strong incoming storm system Friday.
With forecasted winds of 28-40 mph and gust up to 63 mph, the Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region Captain of the Port is setting Port Condition X-Ray.
Port conditions and restrictions can be found...
Captain of the Port of Hampton Roads sets Port Condition X-ray
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Captain of the Port Hampton Roads is setting Port Condition X-ray at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, due to the approach of forecasted severe weather.
This condition means that gale force winds are expected to reach the Virginia Capes within 24 hrs.
Based on the forecasted winds and waves at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, and the potential risks present, it has been determined that commercial...
Coast Guard reopens Port of Hampton Roads, VA
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Captain of the Port (COTP) Hampton Roads has reopened the port without restrictions.
Mariners are advised that there are reported discrepant aids to navigation and are asked to use caution when transiting the area. Please report any hazards to navigation or aid discrepancies to the Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads Command Center at (757)668-6635.
For a recorded message of current...
Coast Guard sets Port Condition Yankee in Port of Virginia
PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Captain of the Port (COTP) Hampton Roads set Port Condition Yankee Friday for the Port of Virginia in preparation for the anticipated weather impact of Tropical Storm Hermine.
Port Condition Yankee was set at 6 p.m. This condition means gale force winds are expected to reach the Virginia Capes within 24 hrs.
Vessels within the Port of Virginia will be able to move within the...
Coast Guard grants schedule of restricted operation for Gilmerton Bridge
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port Hampton Roads has granted a schedule of restricted operation of the Gilmerton Bridge in Chesapeake from Aug. 18 – 24.
