Due to the possibility of gale force winds (39 to 54 mph) entering South Florida within 72 hours, the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) ordered Port Condition Whiskey to be set at the Port of Palm Beach as of 8:00 am ET on Wednesday, September 6, 2017. The Port and its tenants and users are currently making preparations for Hurricane Irma’s arrival, in full accordance with the U.S. Coast Guard’s Marine Safety Information Bulletin posted below. Operations at the Port are not prohibited or restricted at this time.
Cruise Passengers
Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line has canceled sailings for Friday, September 8, 2017 and Sunday, September 10, 2017, to Grand Bahama Island from the Port of Palm Beach in Riviera Beach. Affected travelers can call 1-800-374-4363 to reschedule a cruise or request a refund. Guests who re-book by September 30, 2017 will receive a $50 onboard spending credit per cabin. Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line’s hurricane hotline is 1-800-214-0864.
Resources
United States Coast Guard, Sector Miami: http://homeport.uscg.mil/miami
Weather.gov/Miami
AlertPBC.com
ReadyPBC.com
FloridaDisaster.org
ReadySouthFlorida.org
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