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30 Aug 2019 / Jacksonville & Fernandina, United States

Ports at Hurricane Condition X-Ray

Hurricane Condition X-RAY was set for the ports of Jacksonville and Fernandina yesterday (29 August), under which the ports remain open to all commercial traffic.

Oceangoing vessels greater than 500 gross tons, including oceangoing tugs and barges greater than 500 gross tons, already in port or arriving during Hurricane Port Condition X-RAY shall continue with preparations and safely depart the port before the setting of Hurricane Port Condition ZULU (12 hours preceding the arrival of sustained gale force winds). All ships should coordinate and plan with regards to their evasion plan.

There are no "safe havens" within the ports of Jacksonville, Fernandina, and Canaveral. The safest condition during the arrival of a hurricane is when the inventory of vessels is at a minimum. All ships should coordinate their efforts in accordance with their evasion plan. Masters should take early and decisive action to ensure the safety of their vessels and crews.

About eight hours prior to the predicted arrival of sustained gale force winds (above 39 mph), most bridges will be locked down and will not open until after the severe weather has passed. Vessels intending to evacuate the ports of Jacksonville, Fernandina, or Canaveral via the St. Johns River or the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway must depart early to avoid being blocked by bridges.

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

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

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