05 Oct 2016 / Charleston, South Carolina, USA
The Captain of the Port of Charleston, South Carolina, has set Port Condition WHISKEY for coastal South Cariolina. Threatening winds (34 kts/39 mph) from Hurricane Matthew are possible along the coast of South Carolina within 72 hours.
Oceangoing commercial vessels and oceangoing barges greater than 500 gross tons are to review plans for departing the port are prior to the storm’s arrival. Vessels unable to depart must immediately contact Coast Guard Sector Charleston to receive permission to remain and are required to submit a safe mooring plan in writing. Vessels bound for the port, which are unable to depart 24 hours prior to threatening winds make landfall, are advised to seek an alternate destination.
Facilities are advised to review their heavy weather plan and take all necessary precautions.
Commercial vessel operators and recreational boat owners should ensure their vessels are secure at berth and will not hazard surrounding vessels or the environment. Mariners are reminded that drawbridges may not operate when sustained wind speeds reach 25mph or when an evacuation is in progress.
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