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Weather Bulletin # 3/ Hurricane Sandy

2012-10-25

Dear Valued Customer:

As of 0800 EDT, Hurricane Sandy is located 130 miles south of Great Exuma in the Central Bahamas.  Movement is currently north at 18 mph with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph with gusts to 125 mph.  At the current movement, Sandy is forecast to move over Central and Northwest Bahamas this afternoon. Then, a northeast motion is forecast. 
Due to the projected path of Hurricane Sandy, Crowley is providing the following port terminal and voyage updates:
 
Rio Haina, Dominican Republic
Terminal update – the port of Rio Haina is currently closed due to heavy rain and river currents. 
Voyage updates:
No voyages are affected at this time.

Port Everglades, FL
Terminal update – The port is currently open.  The USCG Miami has established port condition X-Ray which means sustained gale force winds are expected within 48 hours.  Proper safety precautions are currently underway to protect both personnel and property.
Voyage updates:
NZV2108S – will depart Port Everglades on Friday (10/26)
NZV2109S – will depart Port Everglades on Saturday (10/27)

San Juan, Puerto Rico
Terminal update – The San Juan terminal is currently open
Voyage updates:
Miami SAL2128S – to protect safety and cargo integrity, the Tuesday Miami sailing will be held in Jacksonville until conditions are favorable for a safe departure
San Juan SAL2129S– to protect safety and cargo integrity, the Thursday San Juan sailing will be held in Jacksonville until conditions are favorable for a safe departure
El Rey SAL2130S – the Saturday arrival and departure are to be determined

Nassau, Bahamas
Terminal update – The Nassau terminal will be closed through Friday. 
Voyage update: 
No voyages are affected at this time.

If you have any questions please, contact your sales representative or the Customer Care Department at 1-800-276-9539.
 
Please visit Crowley.com for schedule changes and operational updates. Crowley’s current sailing schedules are always available by visiting https://www.crowley.com/What-We-Do/Shipping-and-Logistics/Liner-Container-Shipping/Routes-Sailing-Schedules-and-Locations/Liner-Route-Details-and-Sailing-Schedules.
 
Thank you for your continued support,

Crowley