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USCG COTP Houston / Galveston Sector has upgraded Port Conditions to Whiskey about 1600/23rd July 23. 

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Recommended Actions for Commercial, Oceangoing Vessels and Barges Over 200 GT

Condition Whiskey

(Alert – 72 Hrs)

 

Make all preparations to get underway.  Set navigation and radio watch.  “Dead” ships, vessels, or barges unable to put to sea must contact VTS Houston.  Information should be submitted prior to setting Condition X-Ray.

Condition X-Ray

(Readiness – 48 Hrs)

All vessels should prepare to complete cargo operations and depart port within 24 hours, or when Condition Yankee is set.  Vessels and barges unable to depart must contact VTS Houston before setting Condition Yankee.

Condition Yankee

(Warning – 24 Hrs)

 

Port is closed to incoming traffic without specific written approval of COTP.  All cargo operations should be secured.  All vessels are encouraged to put to sea.

Condition Zulu

(Danger – 12 Hrs)

Port is closed.  No terminal, facility, or vessel operations are permitted.

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Sincerely,

Bob Lain

Moran Shipping Agencies, Inc.

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