Authorities delayed the reopening of the NC State Ports Authority Port of Morehead City as utmost safety procedures are exercised in the remediation of a hazardous materials incident. The Port terminal was closed on January 12th as Carteret County first responders and emergency management officials responded to the hazardous materials incident at the Port. No reported injuries or environmental damage has been reported.
The remediation work is being performed under the direction of the U.S. Coast Guard.
“The Ports Authority’s goal is to reopen the Port of Morehead City as safely and as quickly as possible,” said CEO Thomas J. Eagar.
