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18 Oct 2019 / New Orleans, United States

Port prepares for Tropical Storm Nestor

At 1600 local time, October 17, 2019, in preparation for an approaching tropical system that is expected to become Tropical Storm NESTOR, the Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector New Orleans set Port Condition WHISKEY in accordance with the Maritime Hurricane Contingency Port Plan (MHCPP).

All self-propelled ocean going vessels over 500 Gross Tons, all oceangoing barges, and their supporting tugs below the Huey P. Long Bridge at MM 106 Above Head of Passes (AHP) on the Lower Mississippi River (LMR) are required to submit a Remaining In Port Checklist (RIPC) in accordance with the MHCPP prior to 1200 (12:00 p.m.) local time, October 18, 2019. Vessels are only required to submit the first page of the RIPC reporting tool found in Enclosure 2 of the MHCPP. Vessels are not required to submit additional mooring plans…

…All vessels entering and departing the COTP Zone New Orleans are reminded to update their Notice of Arrival with any changes to their arrival or departure information... …The COTP will make notifications as soon as waterway and bridge closures become apparent…

…the COTP New Orleans may quickly set Port Condition X-Ray and further conditions as the situation develops. You are strongly encouraged to review your existing hurricane plan or develop a plan if you do not have one. It is extremely important to decide in advance how to minimize your risk and be prepared to evacuate, if necessary…

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

Source: Extracts from the U.S. Coast Guard, Sector New Orleans, Marine Safety Information Bulletin issued at 1600 hours local time on 17 October 2019

If quoting any content from Hot Port News, please cite GAC Hot Port News as the source.

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