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 is operating on normal
on demand bridge openings for marine traffic.
Chelsea Street Bridge Update
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MA - BOSTON INNER HARBOR – CHELSEA CREEK – CHELSEA STREET BRIDGE- Bridge Navigational Light Replacement
Mariners are advised that Smith Marine will be conducting bridge navigational light replacement on the Chelsea Street Bridge from May 28th, 2024, through June 7th, 2024, and recommencing on June 17th, through June 21st, 2024. Work hours will be 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. During this period the bridge will be restricted to on demand openings and will require one-hour advanced notice advance notice to clear barge and personnel for an opening. The bridge will be able to open for emergencies during this time with advanced notice. On scene equipment will consist of the Barge SMI 120-2, and Tug Meridian. The bridge tender, Tug and Barge will be on station and will monitor VHF Ch-13. Questions may be directed Mr. Mattew Plauche Smith Marine at (978) 375-4129. Mariners are advised to plan their transits accordingly..
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