Coast Guard reopens ports in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the port of San Juan, Puerto Rico following Tropical Storm Isaias

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U.S. Coast Guard 7th District Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands
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Coast Guard reopens the ports in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the port in San Juan, Puerto Rico following Tropical Storm Isaias

All other ports in Puerto Rico remain closed as port assessments continue

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Coast Guard set Port Condition FOUR Thursday for maritime ports in the U.S. Virgin Islands and the maritime port of San Juan, Puerto Rico following the passing of Tropical Storm Isaac.

During Port Condition FOUR, port facilities are open to all commercial vessel traffic. All mariners are advised to use caution due to floating debris and report any abnormalities to the Coast Guard.

All other sea ports in Puerto Rico remain closed under Port Condition ZULU until further notice, including:

  • Culebra
  • Fajardo
  • Ceiba
  • Vieques
  • Salinas
  • Guánica
  • Guayama
  • Guayanilla
  • Tallaboa
  • Yabucoa
  • Mayagüez
  • Arecibo 

Coast Guard continues to conduct assessments working with the maritime industry to reopen these ports as soon as possible.  

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