Daily Update
Boston, MA
August 26, 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 cloudy, 69°F
Feels Like 70° F
Today’s High 77° F
Wind, N 5 mph
Humidity 80%
Visibility 10.0 mi
Pressure 30.15 in
Rather cloudy with a couple of showers and a thunderstorm from late morning on; gusty winds and small hail can accompany any downpour.
Synopsis for Massachusetts and Rhode Island coastal waters:
A wave of low pressure moves over the region today with scattered
showers and potentially strong thunderstorms that could threaten the
coastal waters. Seas and winds remain relatively calm with speeds
less than 10 knots and wave heights less than 3 feet. Quiet weather
returns with high pressure on Tuesday followed by a low passing
overhead on Wednesday which brings showers and thunderstorms. High
pressure and quiet weather returns Thursday and Friday.
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary:
.TODAY...N winds around 5 kt, becoming E around 5 kt this
afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds
and S 1 foot at 3 seconds. Patchy fog. A slight chance of showers
with isolated tstms. Some tstms may produce damaging winds, large
hail, and heavy rainfall. Vsby 1 to 3 NM this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...E winds around 5 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas
around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. Areas of fog.
Vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE...NW winds around 5 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas
around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds and S 1 foot at
2 seconds. Patchy fog in the morning with vsby 1 NM or less.
.TUE NIGHT...SW winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail:
S 2 ft at 3 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
.WED...SW winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft
at 4 seconds and E 2 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers in the
afternoon.
.WED NIGHT...W winds around 10 kt, becoming NE with gusts up to
20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NE 3 ft at
7 seconds and SE 2 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers.
.THU THROUGH FRI NIGHT...SE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to
20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
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