Daily Update
Boston, MA
August 15, 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
Mostly Sunny, 70°F
Feels Like 71° F
Today’s High 79° F
Wind, NW 6 mph
Humidity 78%
Visibility 10.0 mi
Pressure 30.02 in
Some sun with a thunderstorm in the area this afternoon; gusty winds and small hail can accompany any downpour.
Synopsis for Massachusetts and Rhode Island coastal waters:
Tranquil conditions continue over the coastal waters through Friday
with light winds and 1 to 2 foot seas. By Saturday, seas begin to
increase as swells from Tropical Storm Ernesto enter the southern
New England marine zones. Seas remain elevated through the weekend,
especially over the outer marine zones.
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary:
.TODAY...SE winds around 5 kt. Seas 1 foot or less, then around
2 ft this afternoon. Wave Detail: NE 1 foot at 3 seconds and S
1 foot at 7 seconds, becoming SE 2 ft at 10 seconds and NE 1 foot
at 4 seconds. Patchy fog this morning, then hazy with patchy fog
this afternoon. A slight chance of showers this morning, then a
chance of showers this afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less, increasing
to 1 to 3 NM this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail:
SE 2 ft at 10 seconds and E 1 foot at 3 seconds. Hazy. Patchy
fog. A chance of showers in the evening with vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.FRI...SE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE
2 ft at 10 seconds and E 1 foot at 3 seconds. Patchy fog in the
morning.
.FRI NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE
2 ft at 10 seconds and SE 1 foot at 2 seconds.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave
Detail: SE 3 ft at 15 seconds and SE 2 ft at 3 seconds.
.SUN...SE winds around 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SE
5 ft at 16 seconds and SE 2 ft at 3 seconds.
.SUN NIGHT...SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
.MON AND MON NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW. Seas 4 to
6 ft. A chance of showers.
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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