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Port Authority Provides Status Update On Seaports And Airports Territory-Wide

Virgin Islands Port Authority Acting Executive Director Damian Cartwright on Monday afternoon provided the following updates regarding the V.I.P.A.'s air and seaports as the territory readies for Hurricane Irma: Seaports: During a storm, the US Coast Guard (USCG) determines the condition of the USVI’s seaports, and is the only agency with the authority to close and re-open the seaports.  As of tomorrow, September 5, 2017 at 8 a.m. the USCG has determined that all USVI seaports will move to CONDITION YANKEE.  This means that all seaports will be closed to incoming commercial vessels. Ferry Service between Charlotte Amalie Harbor, St. Thomas and Tortola BVI Smith Ferry’s last departure today will be at 3:30 p.m. CME Fast Ferry’s last departure today will be at 4:15 p.m. There will be no further departures from downtown Charlotte Amalie to Tortola until the ports have been reopened by the USCG. Ferry Service between Charlotte Amalie Harbor, St. Thomas and St. Croix, USVI The...