Coast Guard conducts overflight, prepares for return of Hōkūleʻa to Oahu
Crewmembers on an MH-65 Dolphin helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point, Oahu, conduct a fly over of the Hōkūleʻa, a Polynesian double-hulled voyaging canoe, Hikianalia and other voyaging canoes, June 16, 2017. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Tara Molle)
HONOLULU — A MH-65 Dolphin helicopter crew from Coast Guard Air Station Barbers Point conducted an overflight...
Coast Guard closes stretches of Mississippi River to vessel traffic from Chester to Cairo
PADUCAH, Ky. – The Coast Guard closed a portion of the Upper Mississippi River to all vessel traffic near Cairo, Ill., Thursday.
Coast Guard Sector Ohio Valley has closed traffic at 12:30 p.m. from mile marker 33 (Lens Small Levee) to mile marker 109.9 (Chester Highway Bridge, Ill.), due to high water levels and fast currents.
“Our primary goal is to support the states, local community, and our...
Coast Guard sets port condition X-ray for the Port of Charleston
JACKSONVILLE, Fla – Effective 10 p.m. Wednesday, the Coast Guard captain of the port (COTP) set port condition X-ray for the Port of Charleston due to the expectation of sustained gale force winds generated by Hurricane Matthew that may arrive within 48 hours.
These ports and facilities are currently open to all commercial traffic and all transfer operations may continue while X-ray remains in effect.
Sustained...
Coast Guard sets port condition X-ray for the Port of Savannah, Brunswick
JACKSONVILLE, Fla – Effective 6 p.m. Wednesday, the Coast Guard captain of the port (COTP) set port condition X-ray for the Ports of Savannah and Brunswick due to the expectation of sustained gale force winds of 39 mph and gusts up to 54 mph generated by Hurricane Matthew that may arrive within 48 hours.
These ports and facilities are currently open to all commercial traffic and all transfer operations...
Coast Guard sets port condition Zulu for Port Canaveral
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Effective 6 p.m. Wednesday, the Coast Guard captain of the port (COTP) set port condition Zulu for Port Canaveral due to the expectation of sustained gale force winds generated by Hurricane Matthew that may arrive within 12 hours.
During this port condition the port will remain closed to all incoming and outgoing vessel traffic until directed by the captain of the port.
The Coast...
Coast Guard sets port condition Yankee north of the Seven Mile Bridge in Key West
MIAMI – Effective 10 a.m. Wednesday, the Coast Guard captain of the port (COTP) set port condition Yankee north of the Seven Mile Bridge in Key West due to the expectation of sustained gale force winds of 25 mph and gusts up to 40 mph generated by Hurricane Matthew that may arrive within 24 hours.
Vessels will be able to move within the port with no restrictions; however mariners are encouraged...
Coast Guard sets port condition whiskey for South Florida ports as Hurricane Matthew approaches
MIAMI – Effective 8 a.m. Monday, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) set port condition whiskey for Port Miami, Miami River, Port Everglades, Port of Palm Beach, Port of Ft. Pierce and all other South Florida terminals and facilities due to the forecast that Hurricane Matthew will track near southeast Florida.
These ports and facilities are currently open to all commercial traffic, and all...
Coast Guard sets port condition YANKEE in Charleston, Savannah, Brunswick
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Coast Guard Captain of the Port set Port Hurricane Condition YANKEE Thursday for the ports of Charleston, Brunswick, Savannah, coastal South Carolina and coastal Georgia at 1:11 p.m.
Gale-force winds from Hurricane Hermine threaten to impact the Charleston, Brunswick and Savannah areas within 24 hours.
As Hurricane Hermine nears northeast Florida, the Coast Guard urges recreational...
Coast Guard reopens Hawaii County port, prepares for arrival of Lester
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port opened the Hawaii County ports Thursday morning and cargo operations have resumed.
Tropical Storm Madeline is expected to continue to move west and degrade. Vessel and facility operators are recommended to exercise caution when maneuvering in the ports as there may be fields of debris present.
The reopening of the Hawaii County port is to ensure the...
