Country | United States of America |
Port/s | Tampa, Manatee, St. Petersburg and Ft. Myers |
Impact | Complete Closure |
As of October 11, 2024, several Florida ports remain closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton. Here’s the current status of key ports:
Morehead City, NC Open – Normal Port Condition
Wilmington, NC Open – Normal Port Condition
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Charleston, SC Open – Condition Whiskey
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Savannah, GA Open – Condition Whiskey
Brunswick, GA Open – Condition Whiskey
Email iss.savannah@iss-shipping.com for additional, port specific info.
Jacksonville, FL Closed – Condition Zulu
Fernandina Beach, FL Closed – Condition Zulu
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Port Canaveral, FL Closed – Condition Zulu
Port of Palm Beach, FL Closed – Condition Zulu
Port Everglades, FL Open – Condition Whiskey
Miami, FL Open – Condition Whiskey
Key West, FL Open – Condition Whiskey
Email iss.miami@iss-shipping.com for additional, port specific info.
Port Manatee, FL Closed – Condition Zulu
Tampa, FL Closed – Condition Zulu
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Mobile, AL Open – Normal Port Condition
Pensacola, FL Open – Normal Port Condition
Panama City, FL Open w/ restrictions – 34 draft restriction for now
Port St. Joe, FL Open – Normal Port Condition
Email: iss.mobile@iss-shipping.com for additional, port specific info.
Port Conditions:
- Condition Whiskey (IV): The ALERT condition in which winds above 39 mph are expected within 72 hours. Definition: All vessels wishing to remain in port must submit a request to the Remain in Port Liaison Officer (RIPLO)
- Condition X-Ray (III): The READINESS condition in which winds above 39 mph are expected within 48 hours. Definition: Oceangoing vessels greater than 500 GT ITC, including oceangoing tugs and barges greater than 500 GT ITC, already in port or arriving during PORT CONDITION X-RAY shall continue with preparations and safely depart the port before the setting of PORT CONDITION ZULU.
- Condition Yankee (II): The WARNING condition in which winds above 39 mph are expected within 24 hours. Definition: No vessels, regardless of size or service, will be allowed to transit through the ports unless authorized by the COTP. All ship to shore cargo operations must cease six hours prior to the setting of PORT
- Condition Zulu (I): The DANGER condition in which winds above 39 mph are expected within 12 hours and until the storm has passed and is no longer a threat. Definition: The port is closed to all vessel traffic and ship to shore cargo operations except those specifically authorized by the COTP. Commercial vessels over 500 GT ITC are prohibited from remaining in port.