November 10, 2022 - Update

Tropical Storm Nicole crossed Florida as a hurricane on Thursday, making landfall at 3 a.m. south of Vero Beach. The National Hurricane Center reported that the storm is moving northwards with maximum sustained winds of 45 miles per hour. Tropical-force winds extend up to 175 miles from its center. The storm is expected to enter Georgia later in the night as it diminishes to a tropical depression and brings heavy rain to portions of the Southeast, mid-Atlantic and New England through the weekend.

Tropical Storm conditions will remain among portions of the east coast of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina this evening. However, Freeport, Miami, Jacksonville and Port Everglades are currently open at this point. Savannah and Charleston remain impacted.

Below, please find our final Ocean Operations Update on this weather event. Customers can visit Maersk.com and routine channels for further updates on the status of their cargo.

Freeport & South Atlantic

Port Pilotage Vessel Gate Rail Remarks
Port
Freeport
Pilotage
Open, No Restrictions
Vessel
Open, No Restrictions
Gate
Open, No Restrictions
Rail
Open, No Restrictions
Remarks
Port is OPEN since 10th/1500 hrs. Current vessel lineup:
- TP17/MSK Tukang, alongside by 10th/1500 hrs
- TA6/Northern Magnum, alongside by 10th/1500
- TP18/MSK Kalamata, original ETB 09th/1200, but will be pushed to work 11th/0100
- TA3/MSK Kleven, original ETB 08th/1200, but will be pushed to work 12th/0600*
- TP17/Northern Jaguar, original ETB 12th/0200, but will be pushed to work 13th/0600*
- TA6/Methoni, original ETB 13th/0100, remains for now.
*Lineup might reflect some changes after sending this update, as we are still evaluating final order of vessels.
Port
Miami
Pilotage
Open, No Restrictions
Vessel
Open, No Restrictions
Gate
Open, No Restrictions
Rail
Open, No Restrictions
Remarks
Port is currently OPEN since 10th/0700. As conditions changed rapidly since last night, we still have imports to be cleared out of the terminal to allow next vessels to come. Lineup is shaping as:
- TP17/Northern Jaguar, ETB 11th/1900
- TA6/Northern Magnum, ETB 13th/0800
- TP17/MSK Tanjong, ETB 16th/1900
Port
Port Everglades
Pilotage
Open, No Restrictions
Vessel
Open, No Restrictions
Gate
Open, No Restrictions
Rail
Open, No Restrictions
Remarks
Port is currently OPEN since 10th/0700.br/> Next vessel to come is on Nov 24th, Tango/Monte Alegre.
Port
Jacksonville
Pilotage
Open, No Restrictions
Vessel
Open, No Restrictions
Gate
Open, No Restrictions
Rail
Open, No Restrictions
Remarks
Port is currently OPEN since 10th/0700.
Next vessel to come is on Nov 15th, Tango/Monte Olivia.
Port
Savannah
Pilotage
Closed
Vessel
Closed
Gate
Open, No Restrictions
Rail
Open, No Restrictions
Remarks
Port is under X-RAY since 07th/1500. Pilots services have been suspended since 09th/afternoon for all inbound/outbound maneuvers. As heavy winds at harbor are still expected for 10th/evening, maneuvers will remain suspended at least until 11th/am. Vessels are taking shelter away from the anchorage, however, terminal is honoring the arrival times even if vessels deviate from the anchorage. We will see a dynamic lineup on the coming days due to this.
Next vessels to come, weather permitting:
- 600/MECL MSK Atlanta, ETB 12th/1300, coming from Charleston.
- TP11/MSK Saltoro, ETB 16th/0700 as vessel had to deviate and take shelter from the Tropical Storm impact.
- TP11/MSK Saigon, ETB 18th/0700 as vessel had to deviate and take shelter from the Tropical Storm impact.
Port
Charleston
Pilotage
Closed
Vessel
Closed
Gate
Open, No Restrictions
Rail
Open, No Restrictions
Remarks
Port is under X-RAY since 07th/2000. Pilot services has been suspended 09th /afternoon for all inbound/outbound maneuvers. As heavy winds at harbor are still expected for 10th/evening, maneuvers will remain suspended at least until 11th/am. Vessels are taking shelter away from the anchorage, however, terminal is honoring the arrival times even if vessels deviate from the anchorage. We will see a dynamic lineup on the coming days due to this.
Next vessel to come, weather permitting:
- Wando-OC1/Maersk Bogor, ETB 12th/0800
- N.Charleston-XL/Sagamore, ETB 11th/1300
- N.Charleston-MECL/MSK Atlanta, ETB 11th/1300
- N.Charleston-TA1/MSK Kansas, ETB 12th/0700
- N.Charleston-TA3/MSK Kleven, ETB 14th/1300 (pending Freeport development)

USCG Port Conditions Explanation

WHISKEY: A heightened condition in which gale force winds are possible within 72 hours. All commercial vessels and barges greater than 500 gross tons and all oceangoing barges and their supporting tugs shall report to the Coast Guard Captain of the Port their intention to depart or remain in port. They shall also complete an application and submit it in writing within 24 hours to the Coast Guard COTP to remain in port.

X-RAY: A readiness condition in which gale force winds are possible within 48 hours. Vessels more than 500 gross tons and oceangoing barges and their supporting tugs should make preparations to leave the port or have received permission from the Coast Guard COTP to remain in port.

YANKEE: A warning condition in which gale force winds are possible within 24 hours. During Port Condition YANKEE all affected ports are under vessel traffic control measures. All vessels greater than 500 gross tons and oceangoing barges and their supporting tugs with permission to remain in port should make their final mooring arrangements.

ZULU: A danger condition in which gale force winds are possible within 12 hours. In Port Condition ZULU the port is closed and all port operations are suspended except for vessel movements and activities specifically authorized by the Coast Guard COTP.


November 9, 2022 - Update 1

According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Nicole brought hurricane conditions to the Bahamas on Wednesday and it is expected to strengthen into a Class I Hurricane as it makes landfall in Florida overnight. Tropical storm-force winds stretch well over 400 miles from the center.

A heavy storm surge is expected to form along most of the east coast of Florida, Southeast Georgia, and portions of South Carolina up to Friday morning. The wind track extends into a considerable portion of the Northeast ports, for which we continue to monitor conditions.

Below, please find our Ocean Operations Update. Note that we will keep you posted as the situation changes with impacts and updates from our terminal partners.

Freeport & South Atlantic

Port Pilotage Vessel Gate Rail Remarks
Port
Freeport
Pilotage
Closed
Vessel
Closed
Gate
Closed
Rail
Closed
Remarks
Port CLOSED on 08th/1300 hrs, earlier than anticipated.
Expected opening, weather permitting, Thursday 10th/1500hrs.
Current vessel lineup:
- TP17/MSK Tukang, working as from 07th/1400, intended to sail before the closure, but operations got delayed due to heavy winds this morning and operations were not completed. Vessel will have to vacate the berth and come back to resume operations on Thursday 10th /1500.
- TA6/Northern Magnum, original ETB 08th/1300, but will be pushed to work 10th/1500 or as soon as terminal opens.
- TP18/MSK Kalamata, original ETB 09th/1200, but will be pushed to work 11th/0400 or as soon as MSK Tukang completes operations.
- TA3/MSK Kleven, original ETB 08th/1200, but will be pushed to work 12th/0600 or as soon as MSK Kalamata completes operations.
- TP17/Northern Jaguar, original ETB 12th/0200, but will be pushed to work 13th/0600 or as soon as MSK Kleven completes operations.
- TA6/Methoni, original ETB 13th/0100, remains for now. Lineup to be reviewed after terminal reopening.
Port
Miami
Pilotage
Closed
Vessel
Closed
Gate
Closed
Rail
Closed
Remarks
Port is currently under ZULU conditions since 08th/2000.
Vessel operations are expected to commence 10th/afternoon. Terminal will remain closed for gates, and open by Friday 11th (Veteran’s Day).
Next vessels to come, based on port conditions/lineup after reopening:
- TP17/Northern Jaguar, ETB 10th/1900
- TA6/Northern Magnum, ETB 12th/1300 (pending Freeport development)
- TP17/MSK Tanjong, ETB 14 th/1900
Port
Port Everglades
Pilotage
Closed
Vessel
Closed
Gate
Closed
Rail
Closed
Remarks
Port is currently under ZULU conditions since 08th/2000. Next vessel to come is on Nov 24th , Tango/Monte Alegre.
Port
Jacksonville
Pilotage
Closed
Vessel
Closed
Gate
Closed
Rail
Closed
Remarks
Port is currently under ZULU conditions since 09th/0800. Next vessel to come is on Nov 15th, Tango/Monte Olivia.
Port
Savannah
Pilotage
Closed
Vessel
Closed
Gate
Open, No Restrictions
Rail
Open, No Restrictions
Remarks
Port is under X-RAY since 07th/1500. Pilots services have been suspended today 09th/afternoon for all inbound/outbound maneuvers. Vessels are taking shelter away from the anchorage, however, terminal is honoring the arrival times even if vessels deviate from the anchorage. We will see a dynamic lineup on the coming days due to this.
Next vessels to come, weather permitting:
- 600/MECL MSK Atlanta, ETB 12th/1900, coming from Charleston.
- TP11/MSK Saltoro, ETB 15th/0700 as vessel had to deviate and take shelter from the Tropical Storm impact.
- TP11/MSK Saigon, ETB 16th/0700 as vessel had to deviate and take shelter from the Tropical Storm impact.
Port
Charleston
Pilotage
Closed
Vessel
Closed
Gate
Open, No Restrictions
Rail
Open, No Restrictions
Remarks
Port is under X-RAY since 07th/2000. Maximum impact to Charleston is currently expected to be PM/09 through 11-Nov. Pilot services has been suspended today 09th/afternoon for all inbound/outbound maneuvers. Vessels are taking shelter away from the anchorage, however, terminal is honoring the arrival times even if vessels deviate from the anchorage. We will see a dynamic lineup on the coming days due to this.
Next vessel to come, weather permitting:
- Wando-OC1/Maersk Bogor, ETB 12th/0800
- N.Charleston-XL/Sagamore, ETB 10th/1900
- N.Charleston-MECL/MSK Atlanta, ETB 11th/1300
- N.Charleston-TA1/MSK Kansas, ETB 12th/0700
- N.Charleston-TA3/MSK Kleven, ETB 14th/1300 (pending Freeport development)

USCG Port Conditions Explanation

WHISKEY: A heightened condition in which gale force winds are possible within 72 hours. All commercial vessels and barges greater than 500 gross tons and all oceangoing barges and their supporting tugs shall report to the Coast Guard Captain of the Port their intention to depart or remain in port. They shall also complete an application and submit it in writing within 24 hours to the Coast Guard COTP to remain in port.

X-RAY: A readiness condition in which gale force winds are possible within 48 hours. Vessels more than 500 gross tons and oceangoing barges and their supporting tugs should make preparations to leave the port or have received permission from the Coast Guard COTP to remain in port.

YANKEE: A warning condition in which gale force winds are possible within 24 hours. During Port Condition YANKEE all affected ports are under vessel traffic control measures. All vessels greater than 500 gross tons and oceangoing barges and their supporting tugs with permission to remain in port should make their final mooring arrangements.

ZULU: A danger condition in which gale force winds are possible within 12 hours. In Port Condition ZULU the port is closed and all port operations are suspended except for vessel movements and activities specifically authorized by the Coast Guard COTP.

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