Coast Guard begins assessments reopens Port of Savannah with restrictions

Coast Guard begins assessments reopens Port of Savannah with restrictions
Crewmembers from Coast Guard Station Brunswick, GA assess aids to navigation in the Brunswick River following Hurricane Dorian Sept. 5, 2019. U.S. Coast Guard Photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Justin Irwin CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Port of Savannah is now open with a 36-foot draft restriction and the Ports of Brunswick and Charleston remain closed to commercial operations. The Coast Guard and port...

Coast Guard sets port condition X-ray in Savannah, Brunswick

Coast Guard sets port condition X-ray in Savannah, Brunswick
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Effective 8 a.m. Saturday, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) set port condition X-ray 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 Dorian that may arrive within 48 hours. These ports and facilities are currently open to all commercial traffic and all transfer operations...

Coast Guard reopens Port of Savannah, Brunswick and Charleston without restrictions

Coast Guard reopens Port of Savannah, Brunswick and Charleston without restrictions
SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Coast Guard Captains of the Port (COTP) reopened the Ports of Savannah, Brunswick and Charleston without restrictions on Thursday. Due to potential effects from Hurricane Michael, mariners are urged to transit with caution considering the possibility of aids to navigation discrepancies or other hazards to navigation. Please report any hazards to navigation to either 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 X-ray in Savannah

Coast Guard sets port condition X-ray in Savannah
SAVANNAH, Ga. — Effective 8 a.m. Wednesday, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) set port condition X-ray for the Port of Savannah and all other terminals and facilities due to the expectation of sustained gale force winds generated by Hurricane Florence that may arrive within 48 hours. These ports and facilities are currently open to all commercial traffic and all transfer operations may continue...

Coast Guard reopens the Port of Savannah with no restrictions

Coast Guard reopens the Port of Savannah with no restrictions
CHARLESTON, S.C. — As of 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port has reopened the Port of Savannah with no restrictions. Due to potential effects from Hurricane Irma throughout the Savannah area, mariners are urged to transit with caution considering the possibility of aids to navigation discrepancies or other hazards to navigation. If discovered, please report any of these issues...

Coast Guard sets port condition Zulu, closes the port of Savannah, Brunswick

Coast Guard sets port condition Zulu, closes the port of Savannah, Brunswick
CHARLESTON, S.C. — The Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) has set port condition Zulu for the Ports of Savannah and Brunswick and all other terminals and facilities due to the expectation of sustained gale force winds of generated by Hurricane Irma that may arrive within 12 hours. Sustained winds between 39 and 54 mph are possible within 12 hours. Mariners are reminded there are no safe havens...

Coast Guard sets port condition X-ray in Savannah, Brunswick

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Effective 12 p.m. Friday, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) set port condition X-ray 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 Irma 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 Whiskey in Savannah, Brunswick

Coast Guard sets port condition Whiskey in Savannah, Brunswick
CHARLESTON, S.C. — Effective 10 a.m. Thursday, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) set port condition Whiskey 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 Irma that may arrive within 72 hours. These ports and facilities are currently open to all commercial traffic and all transfer...