Port Readiness Condition Zulu set

28 Aug 2019 / Puerto Rico & Virgin Islands

The U.S. Coast Guard, Sector San Juan, has advised that Port readiness Condition Zulu has been set at the following ports in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands:
Arecibo, PR
Ceiba, PR
Culebra, PR
Fajardo, PR
Guanica, PR
Guayama, PR
Guayanilla, PR
Mayaguez, PR
Ponce, PR
Salinas, PR
San Juan, PR
St. Croix, USVI
St. Thomas, USVI
St. John, USVI
Tallaboa, PR
Vieques, PR
Yabucoa, PR

These ports were closed to all vessel traffic at 07.30 local time today (28 August), unless specifically authorised by the Captain of the Port.

Cargo operations are suspended, including bunkering and lightering. Waivers may be granted unless cargo of particular hazard or certain dangerous cargo is involved.

For information about operations in the United States and territories, contact North America at [email protected]

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