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25 August 2026

Ports of Saipan, Tinian stay operational post-storm

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Ports of Saipan, Tinian stay operational post-storm

The U. S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port Forces Micronesia/Sector Guam has set Port Heavy Weather Condition (PHWC) WHISKEY for the Port of Saipan and the Port of Tinian. Both ports remain open for commercial traffic and cargo operations. Tropical Storm Saudel no longer threatens the ports, though mariners are advised to transit the area […] The post Ports of Saipan, Tinian stay operational post-storm appeared first on Port Technology International .

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