Daily Update
Boston, MA
August 06, 2024
Notices
BOSTON Harbor is at MARSEC Level 1
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
Current weather
Rain, 67°F
Feels Like 61° F
Today’s High 68° F
Wind, ENE 13 mph
Humidity 93%
Visibility 2.0 mi
Pressure 29.97 in
Cooler with considerable cloudiness; morning showers followed by a shower in spots early this afternoon.
Synopsis for Massachusetts and Rhode Island coastal waters:
Low pres will slowly drape itself southeast over the southern waters
through tonight, serving as a focus for showers and thunderstorms
today into tonight. High pres brings easterly breezes for Wed and
Thurs, while cold front to remain nearly stationary over the
southern waters. Building seas and strengthening southerly winds are
expected Fri into Sat as Debby or its remnants pass through New
England.
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary:
.TODAY...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: NW
2 ft at 3 seconds and SE 2 ft at 8 seconds. Showers likely with
isolated tstms this morning, then a chance of showers this
afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.TONIGHT...E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE 10 to 15 kt after
midnight. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 8 seconds and
NE 1 foot at 4 seconds. A chance of showers in the evening, then
showers likely after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.WED...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: NE 2 ft
at 3 seconds and SE 2 ft at 8 seconds. Showers likely, mainly in
the morning. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.WED NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail:
E 2 ft at 5 seconds and SE 1 foot at 8 seconds.
.THU...E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: E 2 ft
at 5 seconds and SE 1 foot at 8 seconds.
.THU NIGHT...E winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E
2 ft at 5 seconds and SE 2 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers.
Vsby 1 to 3 NM after midnight.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...SE winds around 10 kt, becoming S with gusts
up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.SAT...S winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft. Showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.SAT NIGHT...SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft. Showers likely. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
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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