12 Jul 2019 / Mobile, Gulfport, Pascagoula & Gulf Intracoastal Waterway, United States

Port Status X-Ray set ahead of gale force winds

Due to the possibility of gale force winds (39-73mph) associated with Tropical Storm Barry entering Secror Mobile’s area of responsibility within 48 hours, the Captain of the Port (COTP) has ordered Port Status X-RAY for the ports of Pascagoula and Gulfport, and the GIWW [Gulf Intracoastal Waterway] west of MM133.

The Port of Mobile remains at Port Status WHISKEY…

…At this time, all waterways in the Mobile AOR are open to all traffic…

…The COTP may issue additional MSIBsa as the weather system approaches and port statuses change. Mariners throughout the COTP Mobile AOR are encouraged to use all means to monitor the path of Tropical Storm Barry and remain prepared to take actions if the storm path changes.

Current information may be obtained from the COTP Mobile Voice Mail Announcement system at phone number 251-441-5080…

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

Source: Extracts from U.S. Coast Guard, Sector Mobile, Marine Safety Information Bulletin Weather Advisory issued at 2:00pm on 11 July 2019

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

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