Coast Guard sets Port Condition X-RAY for seaports in the U.S. Virgin Islands, in Puerto Rico as Tropical Storm Tammy approaches

Coast Guard Captain of the Port San Juan set Port Condition X-RAY at 2 p.m. Thursday, for all seaports in the U.S. Virgins Islands and Puerto Rico due to the possibility of gale force winds (winds greater than 39 miles per hour) from Tropical Storm Tammy arriving within 48 hours. The Coast Guard strongly cautions the maritime community to remain vigilant and take the necessary precautions as Tropical Strom Tammy, located several hundred miles east of the Windward Islands, continues approaching the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico area. Ports and maritime facilities are currently open to all commercial traffic and all transfer and cargo operations may continue while Port Condition X-RAY remains in effect.