Port Heavy Weather condition ZULU set for the ports of Guam, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands

Photo By Petty Officer 3rd Class Tori Barrett | Tropical Storm 26W (Mangkhut) Warning Graphic #12 Issued Sept. 9, 2018, at 2100Z from the Joint Typhoon Warning Center in Stennis Space Center, Mississippi. Mangkhut is a dangerous storm threatening Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands. (U.S. Navy graphic)  

SANTA RITA, GUAM

09.09.2018

Story by Petty Officer 1st Class Joseph Stoltz 

U.S. Coast Guard District 14 Hawaii Pacific

SANTA RITA, Guam — In preparation for the arrival of Tropical Storm Mangkhut (26W), the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) Guam has established Port Heavy Weather Condition (PHWC) ZULU for the ports of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), effective at 12 a.m. Monday. At port weather condition Zulu, The DANGER condition in which winds above 39 mph expected within 12 hours.

In accordance with Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 160.111(c), the COTP hereby orders the following:

All transfers of cargo, oil, or hazardous materials are suspended within the ports of Guam, Rota, Saipan, and Tinian. These restrictions shall remain in effect until lifted by the COTP.

All marinas and the ports of Guam, Rota, Saipan, and Tinian closed to inbound and outbound traffic. These restrictions shall remain in effect until lifted by the COTP.

All commercial vessels with written approval from the COTP to remain in port must ensure that moorings are secure and checked/adjusted as necessary. Report any unusual condition or damage to the Harbormaster as soon as possible using VHF 16.

The COTP has closed the ports of Guam, Rota, Saipan, and Tinian, to include the territorial seas as defined by Title 33, CFR, Part 2.22(a), 12 miles around Guam, Rota, Saipan, and Tinian prohibiting any vessel movement or port facility operations without specific written approval of the COTP. This closure will remain in effect until lifted by the COTP.

The Coast Guard will continue to Broadcast Notice to Mariners and send out a Marine Safety Information Bulletin to notify the maritime community of port condition changes. Send any questions or concerns regarding this matter should to the USCG Sector Guam Command Center at [phone]. For general questions concerning the storm’s predicted track, speed, or intensity, please contact the National Weather Service at [phone].

• Date Taken: 09.09.2018
• Date Posted: 09.09.2018 16:18
• Story ID: 291978
• Location: SANTA RITA, GU