VIPA Executive Director Carlton Dowe expressed his sincere appreciation for the quick response and immediate action of Compton, Freeman, and Roberts, who played a crucial role in saving lives, as well as for the support from the agencies involved in this situation.

[St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands] — The Wilfred “Bomba” Allick Port and Transshipment Center (“the Containerport”), located in Krause...

Operations at the Containerport in Krause Lagoon, St. Croix are suspended pending the inspection of a gas tank that fell at the port. Entry to the port is not allowed until further notice.

Virgin Islands Port Authority, the Virgin Islands Fire and Emergency Services, the U.S. Coast Guard, and Antilles Gas confirmed that the facility is now safe for normal operations.

Inspections conducted at the facility have led to the decision to evacuate and suspend all port activities until further notice. VIPA, VI Fire and Emergency Services, and the U.S. Coast Guard are responding to the incident.