U.S. Coast Guard Marine Safety Unit Savannah

Huge Congratulations to the crew of the USCGC Stone!🎉 Your hard work and dedication continue to shine. Always proud to see the amazing work that you do. Bravo Zulu to everyone onboard! 🇺🇸

U.S. Coast Guard Southeast

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🚨 Mariner Advisory 🚨

At 1000L- The COTP Savannah/Brunswick has returned Port of Savannah and Port of Brunswick to PORTCON IV – Open. All mariners are reminded to stay alert for potential impacts from Hurricane Imelda, including rough seas, strong winds, and limited visibility.

⚓ Mariner Safety Tips:

✅Ensure your vessels are properly secured

✅Keep communication equipment ready

✅Monitor official weather updates closely

NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency
Chatham Emergency Management Agency

Safety is the top priority for everyone on the water.

Semper Paratus- Always Ready

U.S. Coast Guard Southeast
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston
USCG Station Tybee, GA
US Coast Guard Station Brunswick, GA.

⚠️Weather Update- Tropical Storm Imelda⚠️

The Captain of the Port (COTP) Savannah/Brunswick is closely monitoring the development of Tropical Storm Imelda and its potential impacts to our area. While current forecasts are still evolving, mariners and port partners are reminded to remain alert and review storm preparedness plans.

Stay tuned to official updates from the NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center, Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Chatham Emergency Management Agency.

✅Ensure vessels are secured, and safety measures are in place.

✅Place crew safety at the forefront- avoid unnecessary transits offshore as conditions have potential to worsen.

✅Your safety is our top priority as we continue to track this system. Further guidance will be shared as conditions develop.

⚓️SEMPER PARATUS- Always Ready

U.S. Coast Guard Southeast
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston
USCG Station Tybee, GA
US Coast Guard Station Brunswick, GA.

Reminder: There’s a lot of weather on the water between TD 9 and #Humberto. Please use extra caution. Coast Guard crews are staged out of the storm’s path enabling a rapid response to distress calls as soon as it’s safe to do so. Be sure to check: 👉 weather conditions with NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center 👉 port conditions at https://www.navcen.uscg.gov/port-status 👉 beach conditions with local authorities ⚠️ please don’t use social media to report emergencies. #HurricanePreparedness #USCG #hurricaneszn2025

*Weather Alert Tropical Depression 9 *

As of 1600L EST on 27 September 2025, Port Readiness Condition X-Ray was set for Port of Savannah and Port Readiness Condition Whiskey was set for Port of Brunswick due to the potential impact from Tropical Depression 9. As conditions may change rapidly, you are all encouraged to frequently check our page or NAVCEN Website for the most up to date information. The website can be found at www.navcen.uscg.gov. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the USCG.

All mariners are reminded:
Monitor official forecasts before making any movement decisions
Check moorings, anchors, and emergency gear
Secure vessels early and avoid unnecessary trips offshore.
Remember: personnel and crew safety always comes first.

Stay informed here:
NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency Chatham Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Coast Guard Southeast
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston
USCG Station Tybee, GA
US Coast Guard Station Brunswick, GA.

⚓️SEMPER PARATUS- Always Ready. Stay Safe and Stay Informed.

*Weather Alert Tropical Cyclone 9/ Invest 94L*

As of 1200L EST on 26 September 2025, Port Readiness Condition WHISKEY was set for Port of Savannah due to the potential impact from Tropical Cyclone 9 (Invest 94L). As conditions may change rapidly, you are all encouraged to frequently check our page or NAVCEN Website for the most up to date information. The website can be found at www.navcen.uscg.gov. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the USCG.

All mariners are reminded:

Monitor official forecasts before making any movement decisions
Check moorings, anchors, and emergency gear
Secure vessels early and avoid unnecessary trips offshore.
Remember: personnel and crew safety always comes first.

Stay informed here:

NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency
Chatham Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Coast Guard Sector Charleston
USCG Station Tybee, GA
US Coast Guard Station Brunswick, GA.

⚓️SEMPER PARATUS- Always Ready. Stay Safe and Stay Informed.

MSU Savannah continues to track the tropical activity off the coast.
The NOAA NWS National Hurricane Center is tracking two disturbances in the Caribbean and Atlantic with high percentage changes of developing late this week and into this weekend. As of now, there is no tropical weather warnings and/ or watches within the MSU Savannah Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone.

Currently, the ports of Savannah and Brunswick, and adjacent navigable waterways are open to all commercial traffic with the intent to remain open.

However, due to the uncertainty of the projected path of the storm, if the storm does move to a course that would affect the Ports of Savannah and Brunswick, the timeline to change PORT CONDITIONS could be compressed. We ask that as we continue to move into the weekend, the COTP Savannah is recommending that maritime interests continue to monitor the storm track closely, review vessel and facility readiness plans for heavy weather and prepare for the setting of Port Conditions, if needed.

Mariners and residents are urged to stay informed, stay alert, secure vessels, and monitor official weather updates. Preparation now keeps you safe later- stay ready and stay safe.

Semper Paratus- Always Ready