MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN 07-21 SET MARITIME PORT CONDITION ZULU - USCG
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Commander 120 Woodward Ave.
United States Coast Guard New Haven, CT 06512
Sector Long Island Sound Phone: (203) 468-4444
Email: d01-smb-lisccenter@uscg.mil
16600
August 21, 2021
MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION BULLETIN 07-21
SET MARITIME PORT CONDITION ZULU
Attention Maritime Partners:
1. SUMMARY: Captain of the Port (COTP) Long Island Sound has set Port Condition Zulu as of 2300
local time for the entire COTP zone because sustained gale force winds are predicted to arrive within 12
hours. Hurricane HENRI is forecast to cause dangerous storm surge inundation in portions of Long
Island, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, where a Storm Surge Warning has been issued.
Hurricane conditions are expected to begin late tonight or Sunday and a Hurricane Warning is in effect
for much of the area. Heavy rainfall may lead to considerable flash, urban, and small stream flooding,
along with the potential for widespread minor to isolated moderate river flooding. Swells from HENRI
will continue to affect much of the east coast during the next day or two. These swells could cause life-
threatening surf and rip currents.
The following should be taken into consideration:
Closely monitor NOAA weather forecasts for current storm information.
Pleasure craft should seek safe haven as soon as possible.
Drawbridges may not be operating if sustained gale force winds (34kts/39mph) are attained or if
evacuation is in progress.
2. ACTION: Port and Waterway Status
Vessel and facility control measures in effect – PORT CLOSED.
COTP Long Island Sound will issue additional MSIBs as the storm approaches and port conditions
change, including bridge or waterway closures. Mariners throughout the COTP Long Island Sound zone
are encouraged to use all means available to monitor the path of Hurricane HENRI and remain prepared
to take action as the system progresses. Please review attachments A and B to ensure you are meeting
COTP requirements. The port will be closed to all vessel traffic except for vessel movements and
activities specifically authorized by the COTP.
All commercial vessels, pilots and tug companies must adhere to the following:
a. All vessels must submit a transit plan and receive approval from the COTP prior to movement.
b. Oceangoing vessels over 300 gross tons (GT) and all oceangoing barges and their supporting tugs
must immediately report their intention to depart or remain in port. If desiring to remain in port
during the storm, vessels over 300 GT and all oceangoing barges and their supporting tugs should
complete a REMAINING IN PORT CHECKLIST, and submit it to the COTP within 24 hours for
approval (see enclosure A). All self-propelled oceangoing vessels over 300 GT and all
oceangoing barges and their supporting tugs, if desiring to remain in port during the storm, must
comply with COTP Long Island Sound mooring requirements (see enclosure B).MSIB - BULLETIN NO: 07-21
SUBJECT: SET MARITIME PORT CONDITION ZULU
Enclosure A
Self-propelled Oceangoing Vessels over 300 Gross Tons, Barges, Dredges and Workboats
Remaining in Port Checklist
Email completed forms to SECLIS-PSC@uscg.mil
Call (203) 530-9193 with any questions.
Vessel Name/Call Sign/Official Number: _______________________________________________________
Gross tonnage: _______________ Draft: _____________ Length: ______________ Beam: _______________
Air Draft: _______________ Horsepower: __________________ Single / Twin Screw:__________________
Engine Types/Number: __________________ Hull type: _________________ Tonnage:_________________
Cargo(s): ______________________________________ Amount in BBLS:____________________________
Amount of Bunkers __________________ Lube Oil ___________________ Diesel _____________________
Amount/type of dangerous cargoes onboard:_____________________________________________________
(Attach copy of dangerous cargo manifest, if appropriate)
Flag/Nationality: ___________________ Master’s name:___________________________________________
Total crew/passengers & qualifications:_________________________________________________________
Name of charterer/operator: _____________________________24-hr Phone charterer/operator:____________
Name of owner___________________________________ 24-hrPhone number of owner:_________________
Reason why vessel is requesting not to leave port:_________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Any unusual conditions affecting vessel’s seaworthiness?
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Operational status of machinery on board (Firefighting pumps, Bilge pumps, etc):
_________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Insurance provider: _________________________________24-hr Contact number:_____________________
Vessel gave insurance provider information to the facility if applicable:_______________________________
Present location:___________________________________________________________________________
Proposed location for weathering storm:_________________________________________________________
Mean Low water depth at proposed berth:_______________________________________________________
Facility owner/operator permission obtained? YES _____ NO ______
Facility POC: _________________________________________________ Phone#______________________
Responsible party name and 24-hour phone number in event of oil discharge, chemical release, Salvage:
_________________________________________________________________________________________
Pollution Contract Company Name/Phone #______________________________________________________
Vessel ballast capacity: ___________________________Intentions for ballasting:_______________________
Estimated draft of vessel in ballasted condition:___________________________________________________
Status/availability of vessel’s main propulsion system:_____________________________________________
Proposed mooring arrangements and intentions for complying with mooring requirements specified in
Enclosure B:______________________________________________________________________________
**Submit a diagram detailing Type /Number /Size /Arrangement /Condition of Mooring Lines /Wires**
Number/condition of vessel anchors:__________________________________________________________
Tug company on standby:____________________________________________________________________MSIB - BULLETIN NO: 07-21
SUBJECT: SET MARITIME PORT CONDITION ZULU
Enclosure B
Mooring / Anchoring Requirements for Ships Remaining in COTP Long Island Sound Zone
During a Hurricane / Heavy Weather
1. The vessel master shall ensure, to the satisfaction of the Coast Guard and after obtaining mooring /
anchoring permission from the COTP, which the vessel is moored / anchored with sufficient mooring lines (or
wires) and / or sufficient number of anchors / anchor line to resist the effects of hurricane force winds.
2. The outboard anchor shall be rigged at short stay. Sufficient officers and crew shall be on board to tend
mooring lines, the vessel’s main propulsion unit, and other machinery. Engines shall be in immediate stand-by
in the event of an emergency.
3. The vessel shall be ballasted to ensure maximum safety.
4. All side ports, hatches, portholes and other openings shall be closed and secured.
5. Bilge pumps shall be tested and in good operating condition and ready for immediate use.
6. All fire fighting equipment shall be readily available.
7. A gangway or other suitable means of access between the vessel and a pier shall be rigged appropriately.
8. At least one (1) emergency towline of sufficient strength to tow the vessel shall be rigged at both the bow
and at the stern of the vessel, no more than six (6) feet from the water’s edge.
9. Spare mooring lines and/or wires shall be readily available on deck, forward and aft.
10. No less than forty-eight (48) hours before sustained gale force winds from a hurricane or heavy weather are
expected; a continuous radio watch shall be maintained on Channel 16 VHF-FM (156.8 MHZ) by an English-
speaking person.
11. No vessel shall be nested with another vessel.
12. When sustained winds from the approaching hurricane or heavy weather reach 25 kts, all ships must have
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