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Port heavy weather condition X-ray set for ports of Guam, CNMI
SANTA RITA, Guam—On July 2, 2015, in preparation for the arrival of Tropical Storm Chan-Hom, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) Guam has established port heavy weather condition (PHWC) X-ray for the ports of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, effective at 8pm.
In accordance with Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Part 160.111(c), the COTP hereby orders the following:
All commercial vessels must prepare to complete cargo operations and depart the Ports of Guam and the Ports of CNMI when PHWC Yankee is established. “Dead” ships or vessels/barges/drydocks unable to put to sea must make a prompt written application to the COTP.
Upon the setting of PHWC Yankee, which is estimated to be set at 8pm on July 3, 2015, all commercial vessels greater than or equal to 200 gross tons must depart and all inbound vessels are prohibited from entering.
Upon the setting of PHWC Zulu, which is estimated to be set at 8am on July 4, 2015, the port and marinas will remain closed to incoming traffic and all cargo and bunker operations will be suspended.
Any vessel or facility operator desiring a Captain of the Port waiver from the above restrictions must submit a written request. If you have questions or concerns, please call the Sector Guam Prevention and Compliance Department at (671) 355-4835 or the Command Center at (671) 355-4824. For general questions concerning the storm’s predicted track, speed, or intensity, please contact the National Weather Service at 211 or (671) 472-0900.
