Ships that employ an EPL/SHaPoLi or engine acceleration-limiting program as a part of their EEXI compliance structure must inform pilots of the engine response characteristics prior to entry into U.S. territorial waters to comply with 33 CFR § 164.11(k).
If the pilot card and wheel house poster are NOT UPDATED to reflect maneuverability with the device ENGAGED – device MUST BE OVERRIDDEN prior to entering U.S. territorial waters (3NM). If override is not feasible, the COTP, in consultation with the pilots, may require additional safety measures.
BOSTON CBP has noted the following:
Crew changes are being permitted. Offsigner flights need to be vetted by CBP in advance.
Shore leave is permitted.
Current Maximum Drafts at Oil Terminals
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Citgo Braintree 34-09 Brakish Water
Global Chelsea 32-00 Salt Water
Global Revere 32-00 Salt Water
Gulf Chelsea 35-00 Salt Water
Irving Revere 36-00 Salt Water
Sprague Deepwater 34-00 BERTH DEPTH, Salt Water
Sunoco East Boston 36-06 BERTH DEPTH, Salt Water
TRT Quincy 29-00 Salt Water
McArdle Bridge Update
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The McArdle Bridge will be undergoing inspection between May 13th through May 17th between the hours of 0800-1600 and will still be operating on normal on demand bridge openings for marine traffic.
Chelsea Street Bridge Update
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The Chelsea Street Bridge is operating on normal
on demand bridge openings for marine traffic.
Fore River Bridge Update
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The Fore River Bridge is operating on normal
on demand bridge openings for marine traffic.
Tides / Currents
Boston, MA Tides
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Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
Cloudy, 49°F
Feels Like 42° F
Today’s High 54°F
Wind, NE 8 mph
Humidity 73%
Visibility 10.0 mi
Pressure 29.83 in
Spotty drizzle early this morning; otherwise, cloudy and cooler; a cool Mother's Day weekend is on the way.
Synopsis for Massachusetts and Rhode Island coastal waters:
Light rain showers continue this morning, heaviest for the southern
waters. Rain linger into the afternoon before tapering off
overnight. Mainly dry Saturday and Sunday with cool onshore flow.
Unsettled wet weather returns late Monday and lasts through
Wednesday with the arrival of a warm front.
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary:
TODAY...NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
4 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 7 seconds and E 1 foot at
10 seconds. A slight chance of showers this morning.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the
evening. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft at 7 seconds and E
1 foot at 10 seconds.
.SAT...NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 6 seconds and SE 1 foot at
9 seconds.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: E
4 ft at 7 seconds and SE 1 foot at 10 seconds.
.SUN...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft
at 8 seconds and S 1 foot at 8 seconds.
.SUN NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W after midnight. Seas
3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: E 4 ft at 8 seconds and W 1 foot at
3 seconds.
.MON THROUGH TUE...S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft. A chance of rain.
Seas are reported as significant wave height, which is the
average of the highest third of the waves. Individual wave
heights may be more than twice the significant wave height.
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