Port Alert

RI / Southern Massachusetts

February 21, 2026

Notices

Good Morning,
 
The current forecast of heavy snow, strong winds and whiteout conditions necessitates the following Pilot Station Closures:
 
 
 
Brenton Reef Pilot Station: 20:00 Sunday, Feb 22 until evening Monday Feb 23 (TBD)
 
 
Re-opening times will be confirmed Monday 1200 and may be subject to change.
 
Regards,
 
Capt. Christopher Murray
Executive Director Northeast Marine Pilots
Rotation Administrator, Block Island Pilots

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