MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN
HURRICANE SANDY

[MSIB # 18-12]

October 30, 2012

UPDATE OF HURRICANE READINESS CONDITION ZULU

The Captain of the Port is notifying port partners that the port will remain in a modified Hurricane Condition ZULU until further notice. This Marine Safety Information Bulletin is an update to MSIB #17-12, dated October 28, 2012.

• Tug and barge movement is authorized to and from anchorages. River anchorages are open to tug and barge traffic only.

• Cargo transfer operations may resume following facility assessments and facility reporting to the USCG.

• Lightering is not permitted.

• Bunkering is not permitted in the anchorage areas of the lower Delaware Bay.

• Mariners are directed to exercise extreme caution as aids to navigation may be off station and not watching properly.

• Big Stone Anchorage is open to vessels arriving from sea and departing to sea.

• Dredging operations will resume as soon as practicable. All previous navigation restrictions related to dredging are in effect. Mariners are requested to call dredges 2 hours prior to passing.


As it is determined that conditions are safe for navigation, the port will incrementally return to normal operations. Additional restrictions may continue depending on the severity of the hurricane’s impact. The Coast Guard asks for a collaborative effort from port members in reporting any hazardous conditions, off-station aids to navigation or breakaway of vessels.





The Port Hurricane Contingency Plan can also be found on Homeport at https://homeport.uscg.mil/DelawareBay. Please refer to the Homeport website for additional information and checklists. If there are any questions regarding the contents of this bulletin or expectations of the Captain of the Port, please contact (215) 271-4807.