Coast Guard reopens ports on Guam and Rota

Coast Guard reopens ports on Guam and Rota
Coast Guard Cutter Washington in Apra Harbor, Guam. U.S. Coast Guard file photo by Cmdr. Josh Empen SANTA RITA, Guam — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port reopened all of the ports in Guam and Rota at 12:30 p.m., Friday, after post-storm assessments. The Ports in Saipan and Tinian remain closed in Port Heavy Weather Condition Zulu. Port Heavy Weather Condition Zulu restricts all inbound and outbound...

Coast Guard sets Port Condition Zulu for North Carolina ports

Coast Guard sets Port Condition Zulu for North Carolina ports
WILMINGTON, N.C. – The Captain of the Port for North Carolina set Port Condition Zulu for the Ports of Morehead City and Wilmington at 3 a.m., Thursday, due to winds from Hurricane Michael. Port Condition Zulu is a dangerous condition in which tropical storm force winds are possible within 12 hours. In Port Condition Zulu the port is closed, and all port operations are suspended. The Coast Guard...

Coast Guard sets port condition Yankee in Savannah, Brunswick

Coast Guard sets port condition Yankee in Savannah, Brunswick
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Effective 9 a.m. Wednesday, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COPT) set port condition Yankee for the Ports of Savannah and Brunswick and all other terminals and facilities due to the expectation of sustained gale force winds generated by Hurricane Michael that may arrive within 24 hours. These ports and facilities are currently closed to all commercial traffic and all transfer...

Coast Guard sets port condition Zulu in response to Hurricane Michael

Coast Guard sets port condition Zulu in response to Hurricane Michael
NEW ORLEANS – The Coast Guard has set port conditions Yankee and Zulu along the Gulf Coast in preparation of Hurricane Michael. The Coast Guard has set Port Condition Yankee in the following ports and waterways: Gulf Intracoastal Waterway west of Perdido Pass. Port of Gulfport Port of Mobile Port of Pascagoula The Coast Guard has set Port Condition Zulu in the following ports and waterways: Gulf...

Coast Guard Hurricane Florence Response in North Carolina on Saturday

ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. – Coast Guard response operations for Hurricane Florence as of Saturday. Coast Guard helicopter crews from across the Coast Guard have rescued 57 people and 8 pets in North Carolina since Hurricane Florence began. Coast Guard shallow water response teams are clearing roads in the counties of Samson, Cumberland, Columbus and Lenoir to enable emergency crews and shallow water...

Coast Guard reopens Port of Charleston without restrictions

Coast Guard reopens Port of Charleston without restrictions
CHARLESTON, S.C.— As of 12 p.m., Saturday, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) reopened the Port of Charleston without restrictions. Due to potential effects from Hurricane Florence throughout the Charleston area, mariners are urged to transit with caution considering the possibility of aids to navigation discrepancies or other hazards to navigation. The Port of Georgetown to the North Carolina...

Coast Guard sets port condition Zulu for Port of Georgetown

Coast Guard sets port condition Zulu for Port of Georgetown
CHARLESTON, S.C. – Effective 8 a.m. Thursday, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) set port condition Zulu for the Port of Georgetown and northern Intercoastal Waterway in South Carolina due to the expectation of sustained gale force winds of 25 mph and gusts up to 40 mph generated by Hurricane Florence that may arrive within 12 hours. Sustained winds between 39 and 54 mph are possible within...

Coast Guard sets Port Condition Zulu in Morehead City and Wilmington, North Carolina

Coast Guard sets Port Condition Zulu in Morehead City and Wilmington, North Carolina
GOLDSBORO, N.C. – The Coast Guard has set Port Condition Zulu for the ports of Morehead City and Wilmington, North Carolina. Port Condition Zulu is a danger condition in which gale-force winds are possible within 12 hours. In Port Condition Zulu the port is closed, and all port operations are suspended. The Coast Guard strongly cautions the maritime community to remain vigilant and take the necessary...

Coast Guard sets port condition ZULU for Hawaii, Maui, Honolulu Counties

Coast Guard sets port condition ZULU for Hawaii, Maui, Honolulu Counties
HONOLULU — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port set port condition ZULU for the Hawaii and Maui, Honolulu County ports as of 8 a.m. HST. Kauai County is expected to follow to port condition Zulu at noon. Commercial ports are: Hilo Harbor and Kawaihae Harbor, Big Island Barber’s Point Harbor, Honolulu Harbor, Kalaeloa, and Kewalo Basin, Oahu Kahului, Maui Kaumalapau, Lanai Kaunakakai, Molokai Nawiliwili...