MSIB 16-26 - Hurricane Seasonal Alert

The Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay, is setting Hurricane Seasonal Alert on June 1, 2026. Seasonal Alert will remain in effect through November 30, 2026, unless otherwise established. All vessels, facilities, and marinas are asked to take adequate precautions and review the U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay Port Hurricane Contingency Plan, and their individual Heavy Weather Plans.

If you have any questions regarding the contents of this bulletin or expectations of the Captain of the Port, please contact the Waterways Management Division at (206) 815-6688, option 3, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. For after-hours inquiries, contact the Coast Guard Command Center at (833) 453-1007.

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