Tropical Storm Nicole - Operational Alert

Advisory

Nov 08, 2022

Dear Valued ONE Customers,

We have received the following information from the National Weather Service:

Tropical storm Nicole is nearing hurricane strength. On the forecast track, the center of Nicole will approach the northwestern Bahamas overnight, move near or over those islands on Wednesday, and approach the east coast of Florida within the hurricane warning area Wednesday night or early Thursday. Nicole's center is then expected to move across central and northern Florida into southern Georgia Thursday and Thursday night.

Maximum sustained winds have increased to near 70 mph (110 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is expected during the next day or so, and Nicole is forecast to become a hurricane later tonight and remain a hurricane when it reaches the east coast of Florida.

Please reference the NOAA website as the best source for up-to-the-minute information related to the Hurricane’s path, strength, etc. Found Here.

Florida terminals have closed for 11/9/22, reopening Friday morning at the earliest. Stop clocks have been put into place and Demurrage/Detention Charges will not be applicable on Days where facilities are Closed.

Please refer to the following updates from marine terminals in Florida regarding disruptions to regular service as a result of the storm:

Port & Terminals Status:

Port Locations	Facility Status	Port Status
Miami	Closed 11/9	Port Condition YANKEE was set effective 0800/08-Nov. Port Condition ZULU is possible to be set effective 2000/08-Nov.
Port Everglades	Closed 11/9	Port Condition YANKEE was set effective 0800/08-Nov. Port Condition ZULU is possible to be set effective 2000/08-Nov.
Jacksonville	Closed 11/9	Port Condition X-RAY was set effective 0800/08-Nov. Port Condition YANKEE is expected to be set 0001/09-Nov.
USCG Port Conditions: - 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 ocean-going 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 of more than 500 gross tons and ocean-going 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 USCG vessel traffic control measures where the captain of the port restricts/controls all vessel activity. All vessels greater than 500 gross tons and ocean-going barges and their supporting tugs with permission to remain in port should make their final mooring arrangements. - ZULU: A dangerous 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

We will continue to monitor the path and progress of Hurricane Ian as the storm progresses and will provide further updates on service disruptions as the information becomes available.

Sincerely,
Ocean Network Express (North America) Inc.

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