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(New Hanover County) --Port Condition Zulu has been lifted for the Cape Fear River. All navigable waters within the Port of Wilmington are now open to vessel traffic, including the Cape Fear River Entrance Channel.

All mariners are reminded to proceed with extreme caution due to the potential for shoaling and unmarked hazards. Please report any hazardous conditions to the nearest Coast Guard unit.A Safety Zone prohibiting vessels movement and activities unless specifically authorized by the Captain of the Port remains for all other coastal waters of North Carolina.