COPT Jax sets condition Zulu

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Effective as of 7 a.m. (CDT) Sept. 3, the Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) set port condition Zulu for Port of Jacksonville, Fernandina and all other terminals and facilities due to the expectation of sustained gale force winds of generated by Hurricane Dorian that may arrive within 12 hours. Sustained winds between 39-54 mph are possible within 12 hours. Mariners are reminded there are no safe havens in these facilities, and ports are safest when the inventory of vessels is at a minimum. While port condition Zulu is in place no vessels may enter or transit within these ports without permission of the COTP. All vessel movements are prohibited at this time, and all ship-to-shore operations must cease. CG search and rescue capabilities may be degrade as storm conditions strengthen, which means possible delays of rescue units' response time during the storm. Pleasure craft are advised to seek safe harbor, beachgoers and surfers should refrain from any activities in the water until Hurricane Dorian has left the area and conditions are safe. (Source: Coast Guard 09/03/19)