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23 Aug 2017 / Corpus Christi, United States

Port readiness level raised

Hurricane readiness at the Port of Corpus Christi has been raised Port Condition 4 in accordance with the Port Hurricane Readiness Plan, and the US Coast Guard Captain of the Port has set Port Condition Whiskey.

The hurricane readiness level has been increased as a precautionary measure for the anticipated reorganization of Harvey.

A tropical depression is expected form over the southwestern Gulf of Mexico today (23 August) or tomorrow, and move in the general direction of Texas through Friday (25 August). Tropical storm or hurricane force winds possibly beginning Friday.

Port Condition Whiskey has been set for the ports of Brownsville, Corpus Christi and Victoria, effective 1:00pm yesterday (22 August). Owners, operators or agents of self-propelled ocean-going vessels over 500Gt and all barges and their supporting tugs must report their intention to depart or remain in port. A Remaining In Port Checklist must be completed and submitted to Sector Corpus Christi within 24 hour. All self-propelled ocean-going vessels over 500GT and all barges and their supporting tugs departing the port must depart not later than 12 hours prior to the arrival of gale force winds. Vessels bound for these ports which are unable to depart 12 hours prior to the arrival of gale force winds are advised to seek an alternative destination.

Mariners are reminded that the Corpus Christi Inner Harbor Security Zone (33 CFR 165.809) remains in effect during severe weather. Vessels are not permitted to enter the security zone without permission of the COTP to enter the Inner Harbor as a safe refuge.

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