Coast Guard sets normal port condition for the Port of Virginia

The Coast Guard Captain of the Port opens the Port. (U.S. Coast Guard graphic by PA3 Jose Hernandez)(U.S. Coast Guard graphic by PA3 Jose Hernandez)PORTSMOUTH, VA— The Captain of the Port of Virginia ordered the return to normal port condition for the coastal waters of Virginia from Cape Charles Light south to the Virginia-North Carolina border effective 7:00 a.m. Monday.
While vessel traffic is...
Coast Guard sets modified Port Condition Zulu for the Port of Virginia

The Coast Guard Captain of the Port sets Port Condition Zulu. (U.S. Coast Guard graphic by PA3 Jose Hernandez)
PORTSMOUTH, VA– The Captain of the Port set modified Port Condition Zulu for the coastal waters of Virginia from Cape Charles Light south to the Virginia-North Carolina border effective 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 16, 2022.
Other than vessels designated by the Captain of the Port, no vessels...
Coast Guard welcomes new Sector Hampton Roads commander and Captain of the Port of Virginia

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard conducted a change of command ceremony here welcoming a new sector commander and captain of the port, Friday.
Capt. John Little relieved Capt. Mark Ogle as the commander of Coast Guard Sector Hampton Roads and the Captain of the Port of Virginia.
The commander is responsible for the Coast Guard’s port safety and security, search and rescue, law enforcement, aids...