Cruise ship returns to Texas port

HOUSTON - The Coast Guard monitored the return of cruise ships Sept. 1 to ports in Galveston, Texas. Cruise ship passengers were allowed to disembark at Galveston ship terminals after being stranded at sea for an additional six days due to Hurricane Harvey. The CG is working with federal, state, local and industry partners toward the recovery of ports affected by the hurricane, and to support safe, secure and efficient marine transportation. “Many of the ports have been reopened with restrictions,” said Steven Nerheim, director of Vessel Traffic Service at CG Sector Houston-Galveston. “We understand the national and economic significance of these ports and are working diligently to reopen them to their normal operating conditions.” (Source: Coast Guard 09/01/17)