Update on U.S. Gulf Ports from Hurricane Delta [SeaLand]

Hurricane Delta is expected to grow in size as it approaches the northern Gulf Coast, where life-threatening storm surge and dangerous hurricane-force winds are likely beginning Friday, particularly for portions of the Louisiana coast. Storm Surge and Hurricane Warnings are in effect.  You can view the latest details regarding Hurricane Delta on the National Hurricane Center’s website and on https://weather.com/

Port Operations

Houston: YANKEE. Houston ship channel closed to inbound traffic.

New Orleans: Whiskey. Port operations will remain OPEN today, Thursday  October 8th but will close tomorrow, Friday, October 9th                    

The Port Conditions are:

• Condition Whiskey (IV): The ALERT condition in which winds above 39 mph are expected within 72 hours.
  
• Condition X-Ray (III): The READINESS condition in which winds above 39 mph are expected within 48 hours.
  
• Condition Yankee (II): The WARNING condition in which winds above 39 mph are expected within 24 hours.
  
• Condition Zulu (I): The DANGER condition in which winds above 39 mph are expected within 12 hours and until the storm has passed and is no longer a threat.
  

Vessel Operations