Coast Guard sets port condition Zulu for the Port of Jacksonville, Fernandina

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U.S. Coast Guard 7th District PA Detachment Jacksonville Contact: Coast Guard PA Detachment Jacksonville Office: 904-714-7606/7607 After Hours: 305-318-1864 PA Detachment Jacksonville online newsroom

Coast Guard sets port condition Zulu for the Port of Jacksonville, Fernandina

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Effective 8 a.m. Tuesday, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) set port condition Zulu for Port of Jacksonville, Fernandina and all other terminals and facilities due to the expectation of sustained gale force winds of generated by Hurricane Dorian that may arrive within 12 hours.

Sustained winds between 39 and 54 mph are possible within 12 hours. Mariners are reminded there are no safe havens in these facilities, and ports are safest when the inventory of vessels is at a minimum.

While port condition Zulu is in place no vessels may enter or transit within these ports without permission of the COTP. All vessel movements are prohibited at this time, and all ship-to-shore operations must cease. Mariners can view the latest port updates and Marine Safety Information Bulletin on the Coast Guard’s Homeport site.

WARNING

The Coast Guard’s search and rescue capabilities degrade as storm conditions strengthen. This means help could be delayed and rescue units may not be available to respond during the storm. Pleasure craft are advised to seek safe harbor, beachgoers and surfers should refrain from any activities in the water until Hurricane Dorian has left the area and conditions are safe.

For information on Hurricane Dorian’s progress and hurricane preparedness, please visit the National Hurricane Center's webpage.

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