| WORLD HOLIDAYS: 17-30 SEPTEMBER 2017 Worldwide |
| PORT CONDITION WHISKEY SET FOR TROPICAL STORM JOSE Pennsylvania/New Jersey/Delaware, United States |
| World Holidays: 17-30 September 2017 |
| Saturday, September 16, 2017, Worldwide |
| Public holidays around the world in the coming two weeks include the following: 17 Sep (Sun) – Angola National Heroes’ Day 21 Sep (Thu) – Al Hijri New Year / Muharram (Islamic New year) 23 Sep (Sat) – Saudi Arabia National Day 24 Sep (Sun) – South Africa Heritage Day 25 Sep (Mon) – holiday in lieu of South Africa Heritage Day 26 Sep (Tue) – Yemen September Revolution Day 30 Sep (Sat) – Ashurra (10th day of Muharram)For information about operations around the world contact the respective GAC office. Details may be found at http://gac.com/gac-worldwide |
| Port Condition WHISKEY set for Tropical Storm Jose |
| Saturday, September 16, 2017, Pennsylvania/New Jersey/Delaware, United States |
| The Captain of the Port (COTP), Delaware Bay, has set a modified Port Condition WHISKEY due to the potential for tropical storm Jose to impact Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware in the next 72 hours…
…The COTP has determined the Ports of Philadelphia, Camden, and Wilmington and surrounding areas will potentially experience heavy rains, tropical storm force winds, increased seas, surf, and tidal surge. Members of the port community should take adequate precautions and review the Severe Weather Contingency Plan. In preparation for high winds, the following provisions of Port Condition WHISKEY are implemented:
Vessels and facilities shall conduct a pre-storm self assessment and report any potential hazards or concerns to the Sector Delaware Bay Command Center at (215) 271-4807. (For information about operations in the United States contact GAC USA at usa@gac.com) Source: Extract from U.S Coast Guard, Sector Delaware Bay, Marine Safety Information Bulletin No.26-17 issued 15 September 2017 |
