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Sept. 23, 2023

Coast Guard plans to reopen the Port of Virginia following Tropical Storm Ophelia

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The Captain of the Port for Coast Guard Sector Virginia plans to reopen the Port of Virginia at 10 p.m. Saturday, September 23, 2023, allowing vessel movement to resume without restrictions.

Sept. 23, 2023

Coast Guard reopens the Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City, North Carolina, and continues post-storm assessment following Tropical Storm Ophelia

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The captain of the port for North Carolina reopened the Ports of Wilmington and Morehead City, North Carolina, Saturday, as Coast Guard crews continue to assess maritime impacts following Tropical Storm Ophelia.

Sept. 23, 2023

Coast Guard repatriates 140 migrants to Dominican Republic, following 2 vessel interdictions in the Mona Passage

The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Doyle crew repatriated 140 migrants between Friday and Saturday to Dominican Republic, following the interdiction of two makeshift vessels in Mona Passage waters west coast of Puerto Rico. “Anyone taking part in an irregular migration voyage aboard a grossly overloaded vessel is putting their life in danger,” said Capt. José E. Díaz, Coast Guard Sector San Juan commander. “The Coast Guard is fully committed alongside our fellow partner agencies to work diligently in stopping these unlawful voyages to prevent the needless loss of life at sea.”

Sept. 23, 2023

Coast Guard rescues 5 from sailing vessel during Tropical Storm Ophelia

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard rescued five people Friday from an anchored 38-foot catamaran that was beset by weather conditions caused by Tropical Storm Ophelia within Lookout Bight in Cape Lookout, North Carolina.

Sept. 22, 2023

Coast Guard sets port condition modified Zulu for Port of Baltimore

BALTIMORE — The captain of the port for Coast Guard Sector Maryland-National Capital Region set port

National Weather Service report of affected marine areas along the North Eastern shore.

Sept. 22, 2023

Coast Guard actively monitors tropical storm Ophelia

NEW YORK — U.S. Coast Guard Sector New York is actively monitoring the forecasted arrival of inclement weather beginning later today, Friday, through the weekend. Current forecasts predict a potential for high winds with gusts up to 40 kts, 2-3 inches of total rainfall, coastal flooding of 1 to 1 ½ ft, dangerous rip currents and breaking surf, and seas building to 9 – 13 ft offshore. Click link to read more.

Sept. 22, 2023

Coast Guard urges caution as tropical storm impacts Delaware Bay region

PHILADELPHIA – The Coast Guard urges the maritime public to exercise caution as the Delaware Bay

Sept. 22, 2023

Coast Guard sets port condition Zulu for the Port of Morehead City in anticipation of Tropical Storm Ophelia

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The Captain of the Port for Coast Guard Sector North Carolina set Port Condition Zulu for the Port of Morehead City at 1:00 a.m. on Friday, September 22 due to predicted tropical storm force winds generated by Tropical Storm Ophelia.

Sept. 22, 2023

Coast Guard sets port condition Zulu for Virginia ports in anticipation of Tropical Storm Ophelia

PORTSMOUTH, Va. – The Captain of the Port for Coast Guard Sector Virginia has set Port Condition Zulu for the Port of Virginia at 4 p.m. Friday due to predicted tropical storm force winds generated by Tropical Storm Ophelia.

Sept. 22, 2023

Coast Guard rescues 4 from sailing vessel in Delaware River