Recent News

September 13, 2019
HEAVY WEATHER ALERT: Port Canaveral at Hurricane Condition 'X-RAY' due to approaching Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine
In accordance with National Hurricane Center forecasts, Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine may develop into a Tropical Depression or Tropical Storm within the next 48 hours.  As a result, effective 2:00 p.m., 13 September 2019, Hurricane Condition X-RAY was set in the Port of Canaveral by the U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) Jacksonville. 
September 09, 2019
Junior Port Ambassadors named
Port Canaveral, FL -- The first class of the Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners’ student Junior Ambassadors has been named. The Junior Ambassadors for the 2019-2020 school year are:
September 06, 2019
Port Canaveral resumes full operations after Hurricane Dorian
Port Canaveral, FL – Port Canaveral officials are crediting close coordination between its partners and outside agencies for a quick turnaround that had the Port at full operation less than 24 hours after destructive Hurricane Dorian skirted Florida’s Space Coast.
September 01, 2019
Port Canaveral to go to Condition ZULU at 8:00AM Monday September 2, 2019
Effective 8:00 a.m. 02 September 2019, Hurricane Condition ZULU will be set in the Port of Canaveral.  No vessel, regardless of size or service, will be allowed to transit through the port, and all commercial vessels over 500 gross tons are prohibited from remaining in the port.
August 31, 2019
Port at Condition 'YANKEE' as Dorian approaches
The Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) set port condition Yankee for Port Canaveral terminals and facilities on Saturday due to the expectation of sustained gale force winds of generated by Hurricane Dorian that may arrive within 24 hours.
August 29, 2019
Port Canaveral at condition 'X-RAY' as Hurricane Dorian nears Florida
The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) has set Hurricane Condition "X-RAY" for Port Canaveral. Sustained gale-force winds are predicted within 48 hours.
 
August 28, 2019
Port Canaveral at condition 'WHISKEY' due to Hurricane Dorian
The U.S. Coast Guard Captain of the Port (COTP) has set hurricane condition "WHISKEY" for Port Canaveral.

 
July 29, 2019
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Plans Canaveral Lock Closure for Repairs
Port Canaveral, FL – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District circulated notice last week regarding plans to conduct needed repairs and maintenance on the Canaveral Lock. According to the Corps, the work is necessary to repair aging and damaged infrastructure in addition to improving public and vessel safety. The Lock will be closed and dewatered from Dec. 1, 2019, through March 30, 2020. The public can provide comment on the Lock’s planned closure until Monday, Sept. 30.
July 25, 2019
Canaveral Port Authority Commissioners Launch Junior Port Ambassador Program
Port Canaveral, FL – Port Canaveral is giving local students the opportunity to become young ambassadors for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year. The Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners’ Junior Port Ambassador Program will enable students at nine public high schools and two private high schools within the Canaveral Port Authority Special District to share career opportunities at the Port and provide workforce development and community outreach. Home-schoolers and Clearlake Adult Education Program students up to age 19 also will be eligible.
July 17, 2019
Port Canaveral Boat Parking Red Snapper Recreational Season
Port Canaveral, FL – Following a busy and successful three-day weekend July 12-14, the Canaveral Port Authority is expecting boat trailer parking at Port Canaveral will be in high demand again during the last two days of the 2019 Federal Atlantic Recreational Red Snapper Season – July 19-20 (Friday and Saturday).
 
As always, boat trailer parking at the Port’s Freddie Patrick boat ramps and Rodney S. Ketchum Park boat ramps is free and open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis until capacity is reached. Boaters – at all times – whether parking at these boat ramps or not— can access the ramps to launch their boat and seek parking elsewhere for their vehicle and trailer.
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