Mariners' Advisory Committee
for the Bay & River Delaware
www.MacDelRiv.org
   
Posted   01-28-2022 14:13    
MSIB Number: 03-22
NOTICE OF PORT CONDITION WHISKEY (MODIFIED)
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The Captain of the Port (COTP), Delaware Bay, has set a modified Port Condition WHISKEY due to the forecast
of high winds in the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware area beginning at 4pm Friday, January 28, 2022 and
continuing through the early morning hours of Sunday, January 30, 2022. In preparation for high winds, the following provisions of Port Condition
WHISKEY are implemented:

• Vessels must have effective mooring and anchorage arrangements for anticipated high wind; vessel agents
are asked to notify vessel masters of this requirement.
• Facilities must minimize debris that could become missile hazards.
• Lightering, bunkering, and cargo operations must cease when sustained winds exceed 40 mph.
• Vessels and facilities shall conduct a self-assessment for high winds and report any potential hazards or
concerns to the Sector Delaware Bay Command Center at (215) 271-4807.
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