The United States Coast Guard (USCG) issued a bulletin, informing that the Port of Virginia was reopened on 14 March, at 8:40 a.m. The USCG captain of the port had closed it, on 13 March, at 9 p.m., in anticipation of high winds.
“The Port of Virginia is now open without restrictions,” said Capt. Rick Wester, the captain of the port. “However, as long as adverse weather conditions exist, I strongly urge all mariners to exercise caution, be mindful of developing forecasts and report any potential hazards to navigation.”
All vessels were prohibited from entering or departing Chesapeake Bay. Vessels at 5,000 gross tons or greater were prohibited from moving within the bay, unless a granted permission by the captain of the port.
Source: USCG news
