The Port of Gulfport maintains a comprehensive emergency management plan for severe weather and works closely with U.S. Customs & Border Patrol, U.S. Coast Guard, and the City of Gulfport Emergency Preparedness Department in order to respond effectively to potential threats and disasters.
If threats of tropical storms or hurricanes have a possibility of entering our area, we will begin updating this page with up-to-date Port Status Conditions.
Thursday, September 2, 2021 (1:00 p.m.) – Port Update
The Port is Gulfport is at port status NORMAL.
Hurricane IDA has cleared the COTP Mobile Area for operations. Post-storm surveys and Aids to Navigation verifications have been completed.
Following the results of a USACE survey, the draft restriction for the Port of Gulfport has been adjusted to 32Ft/9.75M.
For additional updates, please visit https://homeport.uscg.mil/port-directory/mobile
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 (9:00 a.m.) – Storm Update
The Port of Gulfport remains at Port Condition ZULU. Channel surveying is underway.
Land base operations are OPEN as normal and all tenant terminals are operating.
No vessel operations at this time.
The Port Administrative offices are OPEN as normal.
For additional updates, please visit https://homeport.uscg.mil/port-directory/mobile
Monday, August 30, 2021 (3:45 p.m.) – Storm Update
The Port of Gulfport remains at Port Condition ZULU.
USCG has permitted the Port of Gulfport to open land base operations at this time.
All waterways remain closed until further evaluation of the channel is completed.
For additional updates, please visit https://homeport.uscg.mil/port-directory/mobile
Monday, August 30, 2021 (9:30 a.m.) – Storm Update
The Port of Gulfport remains at Port Condition ZULU. We are assessing Hurricane Ida impacts. Initial reports indicate no major damage.
At this time terminal and vessel operations remain CLOSED until further notice.
The Port administration office remains temporarily closed but expects to reopen on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at 8:00am.
For additional updates, please visit https://homeport.uscg.mil/port-directory/mobile
Saturday, August 28, 2021 (9:00 p.m.) – Hurricane Ida
Due to the possibility of gale force winds (39-73mph) associated with Hurricane IDA entering our area within 12-hours, the Captain of the Port (COTP) has ordered Port Status ZULU for the Port of Gulfport.
All vessel operations are hereby suspended for Ports and Waterways in ZULU Status.
For additional updates, please visit https://homeport.uscg.mil/port-directory/mobile
Saturday, August 28, 2021 (3:00 p.m.) – Hurricane Ida
The Port of Gulfport is closed at this time.
Please do not go to the Port without prior authorization from MSPA.
Once the threat from Hurricane Ida has passed, MSPA and USCG will assess the Port to determine re-opening time.
For additional updates, please visit https://homeport.uscg.mil/port-directory/mobile
Saturday, August 28, 2021 (8:00 a.m.) – Hurricane Ida
The Port of Gulfport is now at YANKEE status.
Due to the possibility of gale force winds (39-73 mph) associated with Hurricane IDA entering our area within 24-hours, the Captain of the Port (COTP) has ordered Port Status YANKEE for the Port of Gulfport.
All tenants should be making final preparations at this time.
Port closure is imminent.
Port tenants, local industry, and vessels operating in the impacted area are strongly encouraged to obtain the latest port status and other relevant information by checking the USCG Homeport.
For additional updates, please visit https://homeport.uscg.mil/port-directory/mobile
Friday, August 27, 2021 (10:30 a.m.) – Tropical Storm Ida
The Port of Gulfport is now at X-RAY Status.
Due to the possibility of gale force winds (39-73 mph) associated with Tropical Storm IDA entering Sector Mobile’s area of responsibility within 48-hours, the Captain of the Port (COTP) has ordered Port Status X-RAY for the Port of Gulfport.
Terminal operations may continue, all tenants should be making plans to close operations if/when ordered and secure facilities accordingly.
All vessels need to finalize plans to leave the port before severe weather arrives.
At this time, all waterways in the Mobile AOR are open to all traffic.
Individuals are encouraged to use all means available to monitor the path of Tropical Storm IDA and remain prepared to take action if the storm path changes.
For additional updates, please visit https://homeport.uscg.mil/port-directory/mobile