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New York Harbour battens down as big storm blows in from North Atlantic
A BIG nor'easter hit New York Harbour on Tuesday, bringing along with it two days of rain and winds of 40 miles per hour, reported GAC Hot Port News.
The storm should clear within 24 hours said the US National Weather Service as it issued its "urgent marine weather storm warning" for New York Harbour.
A storm warning means sustained winds or frequent gusts of 48 to 63 know are expected. "Commercial vessels should prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds and waves subside," said the warning.
The US Coast Guard Sector Northern New England said it was tracking a "significant storm" set to impact the region.
All self-propelled oceangoing vessels over 5,000 gross tons and all barges and their supporting tugs should consider the requirements included in the Remaining in Port Checklist.
"While this checklist is primarily used for an approaching hurricane, it can prove useful for any heavy weather event," said the USCG.
"Facility managers should review communications procedures, operations manuals and/or heavy weather plans, and consider lowering the height of container stacks," said the USCG communique.
"All vessels, facilities, and maritime stakeholders should continue to monitor the weather forecasts for changing conditions. Coast Guard personnel may be reaching out directly to facility and vessel representatives to determine the intent of vessel movements and cargo operations.
"Following the passage of the storm, vessels and facilities should conduct damage assessments and report any damage to the COTP [captain of the port]. In the event of significant damage, facilities may be prevented from receiving cargo or passengers until approved by the COTP," said the statement.
The storm should clear within 24 hours said the US National Weather Service as it issued its "urgent marine weather storm warning" for New York Harbour.
A storm warning means sustained winds or frequent gusts of 48 to 63 know are expected. "Commercial vessels should prepare for very strong winds and dangerous sea conditions and consider remaining in port or taking shelter in port until winds and waves subside," said the warning.
The US Coast Guard Sector Northern New England said it was tracking a "significant storm" set to impact the region.
All self-propelled oceangoing vessels over 5,000 gross tons and all barges and their supporting tugs should consider the requirements included in the Remaining in Port Checklist.
"While this checklist is primarily used for an approaching hurricane, it can prove useful for any heavy weather event," said the USCG.
"Facility managers should review communications procedures, operations manuals and/or heavy weather plans, and consider lowering the height of container stacks," said the USCG communique.
"All vessels, facilities, and maritime stakeholders should continue to monitor the weather forecasts for changing conditions. Coast Guard personnel may be reaching out directly to facility and vessel representatives to determine the intent of vessel movements and cargo operations.
"Following the passage of the storm, vessels and facilities should conduct damage assessments and report any damage to the COTP [captain of the port]. In the event of significant damage, facilities may be prevented from receiving cargo or passengers until approved by the COTP," said the statement.
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