'We are fortunate that our cruise terminals, cargo piers and infrastructure are intact and ready to support our customers as soon as we have the green light tomorrow from the US Coast Guard,' Port Canaveral ceo John Murray said.
Carnival Cruise Line, Disney Cruise Line and Royal Caribbean International cruise ships are expected to return Saturday afternoon.
Port assessment teams spent all of Friday surveying facilities and ensuring there were no obstacles to reopening the harbor and landside operations. Florida Gov. Rick Scott was in the area during part of the day for a firsthand look at the storm's impact.
Initial assessments show Port Canaveral harbor is navigable with no obstructions. Cargo piers remain intact, and there is minimal damage to cruise terminals. Some port tenants experienced some damage to their properties.
To assist the community with recovery from Hurricane Matthew, the Canaveral Port Authority is providing 80,000 to 100,000 square feet of space in the new Port Canaveral Logistics Center in Titusville to the American Red Cross to store relief supplies to help those who need assistance following the storm.
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