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Port Canaveral Update
September 10, 2004
Commerce is rolling again at Port Canaveral. The U.S. Coast Guard has re-opened the harbor to ships with draft of as much as 28 feet. Earlier this week, smaller vessels were allowed to return to Port.
Restaurants, marinas, and other Port businesses also are open.
The re-opening gave access for ships with much-needed lumber and cement to off-load at Port Canaveral to allow rebuilding to begin in Brevard and Central Florida in the aftermath of Hurricanes Frances and Charley.
"We are grateful for the assistance of Governor Jeb Bush, Congressman Dave Weldon, and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge for their efforts on behalf of Port Canaveral," says Stan Payne, Chief Executive Officer of the Canaveral Port Authority. "The cooperation of the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, the cruise lines and commercial vessels allowed us to balance safety and commerce needs."
For additional marine information, contact Lt. Pat Eiland with the U.S. Coast Guard at 321-403-5539. Questions regarding cruises should be directed to the cruise lines.
September 10, 2004
Commerce is rolling again at Port Canaveral. The U.S. Coast Guard has re-opened the harbor to ships with draft of as much as 28 feet. Earlier this week, smaller vessels were allowed to return to Port.
Restaurants, marinas, and other Port businesses also are open.
The re-opening gave access for ships with much-needed lumber and cement to off-load at Port Canaveral to allow rebuilding to begin in Brevard and Central Florida in the aftermath of Hurricanes Frances and Charley.
"We are grateful for the assistance of Governor Jeb Bush, Congressman Dave Weldon, and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge for their efforts on behalf of Port Canaveral," says Stan Payne, Chief Executive Officer of the Canaveral Port Authority. "The cooperation of the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration, the cruise lines and commercial vessels allowed us to balance safety and commerce needs."
For additional marine information, contact Lt. Pat Eiland with the U.S. Coast Guard at 321-403-5539. Questions regarding cruises should be directed to the cruise lines.
