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04 Jan 2018 / New England, USA

Severe Storm Alert

The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Northern New England is tracking a significant storm that is set to impact the region from today until Saturday.

Ports in the Northern New England Captain of the Port Zone remain open to all traffic, however, the Coast Guard is strongly recommending the following precautions in advance of the storm:

  • Pleasure craft and fishing vessels are advised to seek safe refuge
  • Ferry operators should evaluate their ability to operate in the pending conditions and take all necessary actions to ensure the safety of the passengers and crew
  • Anticipate that drawbridge operations may be restricted due to high winds and safety concerns
  • All self-propelled oceangoing vessels over 5000 gross tons and all barges and their supporting tugs should consider the requirements included in the Remaining in Port Checklist. While this checklist is primarily used for an approaching hurricane, it can prove useful for any heavy weather event
  • Facility managers should review communications procedures, operations manuals and/or heavy weather plans, and consider lowering the height of container stacks
  • Adjust transfer operations as necessary based on the environmental conditions

All vessels, facilities, and maritime stakeholders should continue to monitor the weather forecasts for changing conditions. Coast Guard personnel may be reaching out directly to facility and vessel representatives to determine the intent of vessel movements and cargo operations over the next 24-48 hours. Following the passage of the storm, vessels and facilities should conduct damage assessments and report any damage to the COTP. In the event of significant damage, facilities may be prevented from receiving cargo or passengers until approved by the COTP.

For information about operations in the USA contact GAC USA at [email protected].

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

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