Daily Update
Boston, MA
July 24, 2024
Notices
BOSTON Harbor is at MARSEC Level 1
Coast Guard will be conducting a live Helicopter Search and Rescue Demonstration in the vicinity of the Boston Harbor Shipyard and Marina support the 68th, anniversary of the sinking of the SS Andria Doria. The exercise will be conducted on July 25th, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. A 300 yard Safety Zone will be in effect in a radius of position approximate 42-21’41.3”N 071-01’08.3”W no vessels may enter the Safety Zone without permission from the COTP Sector Boston, Ma. On scene vessels will be monitoring VHF-FM Ch 13/16. Mariners are advised to use caution when transiting the area.
Boston Pilots advise:
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
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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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
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
Cloudy, 68°F
Feels Like 68° F
Today’s High 70° F
Wind, ENE 4 mph
Humidity 89%
Visibility 10.0 mi
Pressure 30.18 in
Periods of clouds and sunshine with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm, mainly later; humid.
Synopsis for Massachusetts and Rhode Island coastal waters:
A stalled frontal boundary will remain across the south coastal
waters today, along with weak areas of low pressure traversing the
front. A cold front will move into southern New Eng late Thu and
sweep across the coastal waters Thu night. High pres builds over the
Gt Lakes Fri then into New Eng this weekend.
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary:
.TODAY...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft
at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of showers.
Patchy drizzle this morning with vsby 1 NM or less.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E
2 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
.THU...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft at
5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of showers in the
afternoon.
.THU NIGHT...W winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: W
2 ft at 3 seconds and E 2 ft at 5 seconds.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave
Detail: NW 2 ft at 3 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
.SAT THROUGH SUN NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds and NW 1 foot at 3 seconds.
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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