Coast Guard reopens North Carolina and Virginia ports

U.S. Coast Guard sent this bulletin at 10/12/2018 11:58 AM EDT

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News Release  

Oct. 12, 2018
U.S. Coast Guard 5th District Mid-Atlantic
Contact: 5th District Public Affairs
Office: (757) 398-6272
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Coast Guard reopens North Carolina and Virginia ports

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The Captain of the Port for Hampton Roads has reopened the port without restrictions Friday morning.  The COTP for North Carolina reopened the Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City Friday morning.

Mariners in North Carolina are advised to exercise extreme caution when transiting due to possible shoaling, debris, and aids to navigation that may be off station or unreliable.

Mariners can view the latest port updates by visiting the Coast Guard’s Homeport Site.

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