Daily Update
Boston, MA
October 21, 2024
Notices
BOSTON Harbor is at MARSEC Level 1
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
***************************************
Citgo Braintree 34-09 Brakish Water
Global Chelsea 32-00 Salt Water
Global Revere 32-00 Salt Water
Global Eastern Ave. 35-00 Salt Water
Irving Revere 36-00 Salt Water
Sprague Deepwater 34-00 BERTH DEPTH, Salt Water
Sunoco East Boston 36-06 Salt Water
TRT Quincy 28-00 Salt Water
McArdle Bridge Update
*********************
The McArdle Bridge is operating on normal
on demand bridge openings for marine traffic.
Chelsea Street Bridge Update
****************************
The Chelsea Street Bridge is operating on normal
on demand bridge openings for marine traffic.
Fore River Bridge Update
************************
The Fore River Bridge is operating on normal
on demand bridge openings for marine traffic.
Tides / Currents
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
Current weather
Sunny, 56°F
Feels Like 54° F
Today’s High 78° F
Wind, SW 8 mph
Humidity 57%
Visibility 10.0 mi
Pressure 30.13 in
Sunny and warm with the temperature approaching the record of 82 set in 1920.
Synopsis for Massachusetts and Rhode Island coastal waters:
Continued tranquil boating conditions through Wed as high pres
remains over the region. A cold front will bring gusty NW winds and
possibly some isolated rain showers later on Wed. High pres then
builds over the waters on Thurs.
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary:
.TODAY...SW winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE
3 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 3 seconds.
.TONIGHT...W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N after midnight. Seas
around 2 ft. Wave Detail: W 2 ft at 3 seconds and SE 2 ft at
8 seconds.
.TUE...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas
around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds and N 1 foot at
3 seconds.
.TUE NIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail:
SE 2 ft at 9 seconds and NE 1 foot at 3 seconds.
.WED AND WED NIGHT...SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt.
Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 4 seconds and SE 2 ft at
9 seconds.
.THU THROUGH FRI NIGHT...S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to
25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft at 10 seconds and NW
3 ft at 5 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.
If you would like updates for all OR other USA ports, the easiest method for reviewing our daily port updates is by visiting:
Subscribe / Unsubscribe to Daily Port Updates https://www.moranshipping.com/news/subscribers/new
MSA Useful Links
MSA Useful Links
****************
Army Corp of Engineers
Boston Harbor Pilot Association, LLC
NOAA
Chart viewer - handy tool for chart reference
Weather WEB Sites
Please visit our Boston Port site at:
Subscribe / Unsubscribe to Daily Port Updates https://www.moranshipping.com/news/subscribers/new
Daily Update Reference https://www.moranshipping.com/news/bulletins