Marine Safety Information Bulletin - Ports of Miami, Tampa, St. Petersburg, Manatee and Miami River 

Tropical Storm Fay

MIAMI - Effective 12:00 p.m. Sunday, Hurricane Condition X-RAY (sustained Gale Force winds from a hurricane force storm are predicted within 48 hours) is set for Port of Miami, Miami River, Port of Tampa, Port of St. Petersburg and Port Manatee.

Port Everglades remains in Hurricane Condition WHISKEY and mariners must take due diligence to prepare for any potential storm impacts.

As Tropical Storm Fay approaches Florida, the Coast Guard urges recreational and commercial mariners to prepare now. Boaters are urged to move boats from the projected path of the storm to ensure their safety and the safety of their vessels. Both recreational and commercial mariners should be aware of the following measures that may take place before the arrival of Tropical Storm Fay.

Both oceangoing and inland vessels and barges over 500 gross tons that wish to remain in the affected areas must submit a Remaining in Port Checklist to their appropriate Captain of the Port and should contact the the Coast Guard Sector Prevention Office immediately. If Port Condition YANKEE is set, vessel movement will be restricted and allowed only on a case-by-case basis as approved by the Captain of the Port. All vessels expecting to conduct cargo operations during Condition YANKEE shall submit a Cargo Operations Plan to terminal owners for approval. All ship-to-shore operations must be completed six hours prior to the setting of Port Condition ZULU.