09 Oct 2018 / Tarpon Springs FL, United States
Due to the possibility of gale force winds (34-43mph) entering the Sector St Petersburg Captain of the Port (COTP) zone within 12 hours, the COTP is ordering Port Condition ZULU for Tarpon Springs, FL north at 0800, October 9, 2018. The ports of Tampa, St Petersburg and Manatee remain at Port Condition IV.
Hurricane Michael currently has maximum sustained winds near 90mph with higher gusts.
PROHIBITED OPERATIONS FOR AREAS UNDER PORT CONDITION ZULU:
* All vessel movement and transit are prohibited
* Cargo operations are prohibited
CURRENT ACTIONS: All oceangoing commercial vessels greater than 500 gross tons must have departed the port and anchorages unless prior arrangements are made to safely moor in port. Proof of facility owner/operator approval to moor at facility is required. All oceangoing commercial vessels greater than 500 gross tons that desire to remain in port must contact the COTP to request permission and provide a heavy-weather plan for safely doing so. The COTP may require additional precautions to ensure the safety of the ports and waterways.
FUTURE ACTIONS: Facilities and vessel operators in the ports of Tampa, St Petersburg and Manatee should be prepared to set Port Condition ZULU if Michael's track changes. Upon the setting of Port Condiiton ZULU, all vessel movements shall cease and all waterfront operations are prohibited except final storm preparations.
Drawbridges in the area may cease operations as early as eight hours prior to the anticipated arrival of sustained gale force winds or when an evacuation is in progress. During lock-down, the bridge is close, power is turned off, traffic arms may be removed, the control house is secured and the bridge operator is sent to safety.
(For information about operations in the United States contact GAC North America at [email protected])
Source: U.S. Coast Guard, Sector St Petersburg, Port Community Information Bulletin #10-18 issued on 9 October 2018
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