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Ensure your vessel's safety with the Complete Hurricane Plan 101 available on Homeport. Review the detailed checklist including recommendations for the hurricane season, which spans from June 1 to November 30. Stay informed through Marine Safety Information Bulletins (MSIBs) that update status and conditions. In compliance with the Ports and Waterways Safety Act, the Captain of the Port (COTP) may direct vessel operations based on weather conditions. It's advisable to ride out storms at sea; otherwise, coordinate with the COTP for action plans. For assistance, contact LT Jason Aleksak at 215-271-4902 or via email.
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Hurricane Plan 101 • HOMEPORT has the entire plan for review • homeport.uscg.mil --- Checklist’s with recommendations provided • Seasonal Alert is 01 June until 30 Nov • MSIB’s will be used to update status and conditions (ANICS and Homeport) • Authority:Under the Ports and waterways safety act (33USC1221) as implemented by 33CFR parts 6 and 160, the COTP may direct the handling, loading, storage and movement on any structure or shore area on or in the navigable waters of the US. The COTP may also order a vsl to operate or anchor in the manner directed when the determination is made that such an order is justified by reason of weather…. • Four conditions: Whiskey-72 hours, X-Ray-48 hours, Yankee-24 hours, Zulu-12 hours. • The best option is to ride the storm out at sea. If this is not an option, the master or his rep will liasion with the COTP on course of action. • Sector POC: LT Jason Aleksak , Chief Waterways Mgmt • 215-271-4902 • Jason.c.aleksak@uscg.mil