Recovering From
Hurricane Irma
Now that the hurricane has moved out of Florida, it's time for the recovery to begin.
One of the main tasks falls on the U.S. Coast Guard: determining the condition of the Florida Ports (as well as those in other states along Irma's path) and getting marine vessels moving again.
Port Tampa Bay
https://www.tampaport.com/
@PortTampaBay
STATUS: Opened at 2PM Sept. 12th
#BREAKING #USCG @USCGSoutheast United States Coast Guard
estimates re-opening @PortTampaBay at 2pm on Tuesday. Three fuel vessels expected.
Florida's Governor reported that dozens of tanker trucks were loaded with gas (with fuel stored at Port Tampa Bay), and continue to be filled tonight. They are delivering fuel to the Tampa Bay area and beyond. The fuel vessels waiting offshore for the port to reopen will replenish the supply.
Port of Miami
STATUS: Carnival Reports Port Opened Sept. 12th
PortMiami will open tomorrow, September 12th.
Marine Terminals POMTOC and SFCT may open Wednesday depending on final assessments.
Cruise travelers should contact their cruise line directly for more information on cruise itineraries.
Please stay connected via
www.portmiami.biz and on Twitter
@PortMiami @MiamiDadeCounty @MiamiDadeEM for official updates.
The port will remain closed for marine traffic at least through 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 12. Upon conclusion of side sonar underwater inspections by NOAA we will update the public as to the opening of PortMiami's navigational channels.
Port Everglades (Fort Lauderdale)
STATUS: Opened at 9:44 AM Sept. 12th
@PortEverglades
http://www.porteverglades.net/
Broward County offices, including Port Everglades, will reopen for normal business hours tomorrow, Tuesday, September 12. Port staff should contact their supervisor with any questions.
Damage assessment and recovery efforts are continuing.
Port Everglades will fully reopen following approval from the U.S. Coast Guard.
Disembarkation / Embarkation ports for Carnival Cruises have been posted now that the ports are open. See their September 12th 9:30 PM Advisory.
Port Canaveral
STATUS: Opened Sept. 12th
Hurricane Irma Port Canaveral Update
BCSO, Canaveral Fire Rescue has been on scene at Port making preliminary assessments; no major damage noted at this point. All vessels that remained in port are secure. We will begin assessing general harbor conditions soon to facilitate return to normal operations as soon as possible. Port remains closed until further notice.
Cruise Passengers
Cruise passengers who have had their cruises extended, due to Hurricane Irma, are now heading towards Miami or other ports for disembarkation once the ports have reopened.
In addition to letting passengers return from extended voyages, cruise lines are mobilizing to provide humanitarian aid to the Caribbean islands that were impacted.
See
Hurricane Irma Cruise Ship Impact for the latest plans regarding future sailings and humanitarian efforts.
Getting the ports reopened is a critical part of getting disaster relief to remote areas. Thank you to the United States Coast Guard and other Federal and Local agencies who are taking part in the massive efforts to get Florida's infrastructure re-established.
