We will continue to monitor developments and continue our advocacy for a resolution that protects the uninterrupted flow of goods to and from our territory.
Continue advocating for a resolution that protects the uninterrupted flow of goods to and from the Virgin Islands.
Occurrences
Evidence
Plaskett's office said it reached out directly to the U.S. Coast Guard, stayed in continuous contact with USCG and the Puerto Rico Ports Authority, contacted Water Spirit, and sought local port authority support while authorities worked toward a resolution.
USCG announced Captain of the Port Orders for Water Spirit 2 and Admiral Pride and said the vessels would not be cleared to re-enter San Juan Harbor until further notice unless they demonstrated compliant mooring that did not affect safe navigation.
Assessments
Plaskett’s office took concrete same-term advocacy steps by contacting the U.S. Coast Guard, Puerto Rico Ports Authority, Water Spirit, and local port authorities about the freight disruption. However, the record does not show that a final resolution was reached or that uninterrupted regular cargo service was restored; later updates described only a conditional path for the vessels to resume service after Coast Guard acceptance of a compliant mooring plan. This supports partial credit for advocacy and effort, not full delivery of the protected uninterrupted flow of goods.