After waiting off Key West for Hurricane Dorian to pass, the Golden Ray received revised orders to divert to Jacksonville before proceeding to Brunswick, Georgia. To comply with passage planning and navigate the port safely, the crew had to adapt to strict operational conditions.
Because Jacksonville imposed a shallow draft limitation, the crew was forced to pump out the entire 1,500 tons of storm ballast previously loaded for weather protection. With the ballast discharged, the vessel completed cargo operations at Colonel's Island Terminal, setting up an unrecorded stability compromise before departure.
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