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13 Sep 2018 / Brownsville, Corpus Christi and Victoria, United States

Disturbance in Gulf of Mexico: Port Condition X-Ray set

The U.S. Coast Guard continues to monitor weather in the south-central Gulf of Mexico, which has the potential to form into a tropical depression with increased wind speed, significant rain, and flooding.

As a precautionary measure, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port Corpus Christi (COTP) has set Port Condition X-Ray for the ports of Brownsville, Corpus Christi and Victoria, effective 08.30am on September 12, 2018…

…At this time, vessels will not be required to depart the port and cargo operations will not be suspended due to the intensity of the incoming disturbance. Facilities and vessels may take their own action to mitigate risks in accordance with their severe weather plan.

Mariners are reminded that the Corpus Christi Inner Harbor Security Zone (33 CFR 165.809) remains in effect during severe weather. Recreational, commercial fishing and passenger vessels are not permitted to enter the security zone without the permission of the COTP. Vessels must have a prearranged agreement with the COTP to enter the Inner Harbor as a safe refuge.

The COTP will impose vessel traffic control measures significantly limiting vessel movement and activities if gale force winds are within 24 hours of the port…

(For information about operations in the United States, contact GAC North America at [email protected])

Source: U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Corpus Christi, Marine Safety Information Bulletin 28-18 issued 12 September 2018

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