08 Sep 2017 / Fernandina/Jacksonville, United States
The Captain of the Port set Port Hurricane Condition WHISKEY in the ports of Jacksonville and Fernandina at 8:00pm yesterday (Wednesday September 6). Based on the forward speed of Hurricane IRMA, port condition X-Ray is expected to be set at about 2000 today.
All maritime interests are directed to complete preparations to implement the Port Heavy Weather Plan for Northeast and Eastern Central Florida.
The ports of Fernandina, Jacksonville and Canaveral remain open with no restrictions. There are no "safe havens" identified within the ports of Jacksonville, Fernandina, and Canaveral for a vessel to safely survive tropical storm force winds, or storm surges without creating a threat to the safety of the port and public welfare. The safest condition for the port and during the arrival of a hurricane is when the inventory of vessels is at a minimum. All ships should coordinate their efforts in accordance with their evasion plan. Masters should take early and decisive action to ensure the safety of their vessels and crews.
Vessels desiring to remain in port during the Hurricane must request and receive permission. The request must be submitted in writing and explain the reasons why the vessel is submitting the request. All requests must also include a completed "Remaining in Port Checklist" that will describe the mooring arrangements and vessel specifics.
About eight hours prior to the predicted arrival of sustained gale force winds (above 39mph), most bridges will be locked down and will not open until after the severe weather has passed. Vessels intending to evacuate the ports of Jacksonville, Fernandina, or Canaveral via the St. Johns River or the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway must depart early to avoid being blocked by bridges.
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