Coast Guard, Crowley hold media availability for port status and barge updates

PORTSMOUTH, Va. - The Coast Guard Captain of the Port of Hampton Roads will discuss the status of the port along with other Coast Guard and Crowley representatives to discuss the status of barge salvage operations at 3 p.m. Saturday near the barge.

WHO
Captain of the Port of Hampton Roads
Capt. Mark Ogle
Sector Hampton Roads

Chief Petty Officer Robert Birdwell
Atlantic Strike Team

Mr. Mark Miller
Crowley Public Information Officer

WHAT
The captain will discuss the current status of the port.

Chief Birdwell and Mr. Miller will provide updated information on the salvage operations for the barge including the integrity of the barge and cargo.

WHERE
Members of the media can meet at Little Island Park:
3820 Sandpiper Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23456

WHEN
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
3 p.m.

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