Daily Update
Charleston, SC
December 11, 2024
Notices
PORT LIMITS/INFORMATION
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Maximum Depths - (Fresh)
Harbor Entrance – 52’00
Main Channel – 54’00
BERTH LIMITS/INFORMATION: (UPDATED 10/25/24)
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Current maximum drafts allowed at berths:
Inner anchorage - Max Draft 30’00 feet FW - Max LOA 750 FT
Buckeye ( formerly Hess ) – Charleston is 34’00” MLW currently, will decrease by .5’ every month on the 5th - - MLW Max LOA 750’ Max DWT 70,000 MT UP to 3 x 10 INCH HOSES
Delfin - Max Draft - 38'00 Max LOA 690'
ODJFELL Terminal – DEPTH ALONGSIDE – 38’00 - Max Draft – 37’00 Max LOA 700' - 1 x 8 inch HOSE 1 x 6 inch VAPOR HOSE (UPDATED 08/12/24)
Chem Marine - Max Draft - 38'00 MLW
Kinder Morgan - berth 1 – 40’00 - all vessel arrivals require tide
Kinder Morgan - berth 2 - 40'00
Kinder Morgan - berth 4 - Max depth 40'00, tide needed for anything deeper than 38'00 UP TO 2 x 8 INCH HOSES, Max DWT 74400, Max LOA 748.1, Max BM 105.6, Max BCM 371.8
new regulations – NO CARS ON DOCKS
Kinder Morgan North - Max draft 32'00"
Ineos Cooper River - max draft we are taking to Ineos now is 29’06 on a tide appointment. Depth alongside is 32'00
Wando Terminal - Max draft 45'00 MLW - tide needed for anything deeper Than 43'01" Max BM No restriction
North Charleston Terminal - Max draft 45'00 MLW - Max BM No restriction
COLUMBUS STREET TERMINAL - CST - Max draft 45'00 MLW - Max BM No restrictions
Veterans Terminal 35' MLW tidal restricted Nucor - Max draft 25'00 (movements daylight & tidal restricted), Max LOA 550', Max Beam 52'
Pier J Max Draft 38’00 FT
Airdraft under the Don Holt Bridge 155 ft per pilots
Per pilots - restrictions for Tanker movements:
Drafts of 38'00 or less may transit at anytime Drafts of 38'01 to 40'00 -window: Start in 1 Hour before low water until 2 hours before high water Drafts of 40'01 to 41'00 - window: start in 2 hours after low water until 2 hours before high water Drafts of 41'01 to 42'00 - window: start in 3 hours after low water until 3 hours before high water
The Captain of the Port is going to be releasing a statement that will require vessels to take 2 tug tethered escorts (inbound and outbound) calling on Nucor, Ineos and Nexans for ships greater than 10,000 GT and greater than 25’ draft. All ATBs which fall under these parameters will require a 1 tug escort (both inbound and outbound). Currently all arrivals are being evaluated by Sector Charleston to determine which vessels will need an escort according to the above parameters. We will share the Captain of the Port order as soon as it is released. The escort is required between the most seaward portion of Range Charlie (Buoy R “70”) and the north end of Pier X-ray. We are reacting to this news as is everyone else and recognize that this is a new procedure and will affect operations at the above terminals as well as tug availability throughout the harbor. This information will be part of a forthcoming COTP order and ultimately codified in the US Coast Pilot. We will continue to keep everyone informed as conflicts arise and make proposals as how to best serve you and our customers. Pre-planning maneuvers is obviously in everyone’s best interest so please feel free to communicate any news you may feel is important to ship traffic with our office so we can adequately respond appropriately.
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TANKER VESSEL TRAFFIC: IN – STOLT EBONY, ATB BROWNSVILLE
DUE – RAWAN, RADIANT RAY
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FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL FILING REQUIREMENTS:
96 Hours - advance notice of arrival required by USCG
48 Hours - advance receipt of crew list by Immigration for any vessel arriving from a foreign port, or arriving coast wise with detained crew.
24 Hours (minimum) - Foreign cargo must have manifest submitted to Customs & Border Patrol AMS. Bond must be filed for Foreign flag vessels or U.S. flag arriving with foreign cargo aboard. 24 Hours - advance notice to Pilots
24 Hours - advance fax of crew list and approved visitors required by Terminal.
72 Hours - post port call, the Port Authority requires bill of lading figures for all bulk cargo.
Port Security - All persons doing business within Port Authority property must have security pass from SCPA. All persons wanting unescorted access to any vessel must have a valid TWIC.
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CURRENT ARTICLES: - NONE
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CURRENT EVENTS: 12/11/24 – 0800-2000 – KINDMORGAN 4 – CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE
12/12/24 – MASC - MASC | Breakfast Briefing with SC Ports - Dec 12, 2024 7:45 AM - 9:00 AM (EST) Hugh K. Leatherman, Sr. Terminal, Bainbridge Avenue, North Charleston
Event Details - Join us for an exclusive and insightful Breakfast Briefing at the Hugh Leatherman Terminal. This members-only event offers a unique opportunity to hear from the esteemed Barbara Melvin, SCPA CEO.
Limited to just 60 attendees, this intimate gathering guarantees an engaging and focused experience. Discover invaluable insights into the future of the maritime industry as Barbara Melvin shares her knowledge and perspective on its trajectory and the ports.
In addition to the presentation, this event provides a networking time for industry leaders. Forge meaningful connections, exchange ideas, and expand your professional network.
12/12/24 - (6:00 PM - 9:30 PM) (UTC-05:00 EST) - Mount Pleasant Come join for our Waterfront Collective Annual Christmas Party!All waterfront organizations in Charleston host this party: Maritime Association of South Carolina (MASC),Charleston
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FUTURE EVENTS: 12/20/24 – 1800-2130 - MASC - Come join for our Waterfront Collective Annual Christmas Party! All waterfront organizations in Charleston host this party: Maritime Association of South Carolina (MASC), Charleston Women in International Trade (CWIT), Charleston Motor Carriers Association (CMCA), Customs Brokers & Freight Forwarders of Charleston (CBFFAC) The Propeller Club of Charleston. We will have appetizers, dinner stations, music & an open bar! This event sells out every year so get registered soon! Venue: Harborside East, Mt. Pleasant Time: 6 - 9:30pm
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SECURITY LEVEL: MARSEC 1
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HURRICANE ALERT: 5/OUT OF SEASON
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Tides / Currents
CHARLESTON TIDES:
Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon
/Low Time Feet Sunset Visible
DECEMBER 2024
W 11 High 3:49 AM 5.9 7:12 AM Set 2:58 AM 73
11 Low 10:17 AM 0.2 5:14 PM Rise 2:14 PM
11 High 4:14 PM 5.3
11 Low 10:27 PM -0.5
Th 12 High 4:48 AM 6.3 7:13 AM Set 4:08 AM 82
12 Low 11:17 AM 0.0 5:14 PM Rise 2:51 PM
12 High 5:12 PM 5.2
12 Low 11:21 PM -0.6
F 13 High 5:44 AM 6.5 7:14 AM Set 5:22 AM 90
13 Low 12:14 PM -0.2 5:15 PM Rise 3:35 PM
13 High 6:07 PM 5.3
Sa 14 Low 12:14 AM -0.8 7:14 AM Set 6:35 AM 96
14 High 6:38 AM 6.6 5:15 PM Rise 4:27 PM
14 Low 1:07 PM -0.3
14 High 7:00 PM 5.2
Su 15 Low 1:05 AM -0.8 7:15 AM Set 7:44 AM 99
15 High 7:30 AM 6.6 5:15 PM Rise 5:27 PM
15 Low 1:58 PM -0.3
15 High 7:52 PM 5.2
M 16 Low 1:55 AM -0.7 7:16 AM Set 8:45 AM 99
16 High 8:20 AM 6.5 5:16 PM Rise 6:32 PM
16 Low 2:47 PM -0.1
16 High 8:42 PM 5.1
Tu 17 Low 2:44 AM -0.5 7:16 AM Set 9:36 AM 97
17 High 9:09 AM 6.3 5:16 PM Rise 7:39 PM
17 Low 3:35 PM 0.0
17 High 9:31 PM 5.0
W 18 Low 3:33 AM -0.2 7:17 AM Set 10:17 AM 93
18 High 9:56 AM 6.0 5:17 PM Rise 8:45 PM
18 Low 4:21 PM 0.2
18 High 10:20 PM 4.8
Th 19 Low 4:21 AM 0.1 7:17 AM Set 10:52 AM 86
19 High 10:42 AM 5.6 5:17 PM Rise 9:47 PM
19 Low 5:07 PM 0.5
19 High 11:10 PM 4.7
F 20 Low 5:10 AM 0.4 7:18 AM Set 11:21 AM 79
20 High 11:27 AM 5.3 5:17 PM Rise 10:45 PM
20 Low 5:53 PM 0.6
Sa 21 High 12:01 AM 4.6 7:18 AM Set 11:47 AM 70
21 Low 6:01 AM 0.7 5:18 PM Rise 11:41 PM
21 High 12:13 PM 5.0
21 Low 6:38 PM 0.8
Su 22 High 12:54 AM 4.5 7:19 AM Set 12:11 PM 61
22 Low 6:55 AM 0.9 5:18 PM
22 High 1:00 PM 4.7
22 Low 7:24 PM 0.8
M 23 High 1:47 AM 4.6 7:19 AM Rise 12:36 AM 52
23 Low 7:53 AM 1.1 5:19 PM Set 12:35 PM
23 High 1:50 PM 4.5
23 Low 8:11 PM 0.8
Tu 24 High 2:41 AM 4.7 7:20 AM Rise 1:30 AM 42
24 Low 8:52 AM 1.1 5:20 PM Set 12:59 PM
24 High 2:41 PM 4.4
24 Low 8:58 PM 0.7
W 25 High 3:33 AM 4.9 7:20 AM Rise 2:25 AM 33
25 Low 9:48 AM 1.0 5:20 PM Set 1:26 PM
25 High 3:33 PM 4.3
25 Low 9:46 PM 0.6
Th 26 High 4:23 AM 5.1 7:21 AM Rise 3:22 AM 24
26 Low 10:41 AM 0.8 5:21 PM Set 1:56 PM
26 High 4:24 PM 4.3
26 Low 10:33 PM 0.5
F 27 High 5:12 AM 5.3 7:21 AM Rise 4:22 AM 17
27 Low 11:30 AM 0.6 5:21 PM Set 2:31 PM
27 High 5:14 PM 4.4
27 Low 11:19 PM 0.3
Sa 28 High 5:58 AM 5.5 7:21 AM Rise 5:24 AM 10
28 Low 12:16 PM 0.4 5:22 PM Set 3:13 PM
28 High 6:01 PM 4.5
Su 29 Low 12:04 AM 0.1 7:21 AM Rise 6:25 AM 5
29 High 6:42 AM 5.7 5:23 PM Set 4:04 PM
29 Low 1:00 PM 0.3
29 High 6:45 PM 4.5
M 30 Low 12:48 AM 0.0 7:22 AM Rise 7:23 AM 1
30 High 7:25 AM 5.8 5:23 PM Set 5:02 PM
30 Low 1:43 PM 0.1
30 High 7:28 PM 4.6
Tu 31 Low 1:32 AM -0.2 7:22 AM Rise 8:16 AM 0
31 High 8:07 AM 5.9 5:24 PM Set 6:07 PM
31 Low 2:25 PM 0.0
31 High 8:10 PM 4.7
JANUARY 2025
W 1 Low 2:14 AM -0.4 7:22 AM Rise 9:02 AM 0
1 High 8:46 AM 6.0 5:25 PM Set 7:15 PM
1 Low 3:05 PM -0.1
1 High 8:49 PM 4.8
Th 2 Low 2:59 AM -0.4 7:22 AM Rise 9:41 AM 3
2 High 9:27 AM 5.9 5:26 PM Set 8:23 PM
2 Low 3:48 PM -0.2
2 High 9:34 PM 4.9
F 3 Low 3:47 AM -0.3 7:23 AM Rise 10:15 AM 8
3 High 10:10 AM 5.8 5:26 PM Set 9:30 PM
3 Low 4:33 PM -0.2
3 High 10:22 PM 5.0
Sa 4 Low 4:38 AM -0.2 7:23 AM Rise 10:46 AM 16
4 High 10:56 AM 5.6 5:27 PM Set 10:36 PM
4 Low 5:20 PM -0.2
4 High 11:16 PM 5.1
Su 5 Low 5:34 AM 0.0 7:23 AM Rise 11:15 AM 25
5 High 11:47 AM 5.4 5:28 PM Set 11:42 PM
5 Low 6:10 PM -0.3
M 6 High 12:14 AM 5.2 7:23 AM Rise 11:44 AM 35
6 Low 6:36 AM 0.2 5:29 PM
6 High 12:42 PM 5.1
6 Low 7:03 PM -0.3
Tu 7 High 1:16 AM 5.3 7:23 AM Set 12:49 AM 47
7 Low 7:43 AM 0.4 5:30 PM Rise 12:15 PM
7 High 1:43 PM 4.8
7 Low 8:01 PM -0.3
W 8 High 2:22 AM 5.5 7:23 AM Set 1:57 AM 58
8 Low 8:53 AM 0.4 5:30 PM Rise 12:49 PM
8 High 2:47 PM 4.6
8 Low 9:02 PM -0.3
Th 9 High 3:28 AM 5.6 7:23 AM Set 3:07 AM 69
9 Low 10:01 AM 0.3 5:31 PM Rise 1:29 PM
9 High 3:52 PM 4.6
9 Low 10:03 PM -0.4
F 10 High 4:32 AM 5.8 7:23 AM Set 4:18 AM 79
10 Low 11:03 AM 0.1 5:32 PM Rise 2:16 PM
10 High 4:55 PM 4.6
10 Low 11:02 PM -0.5
Sa 11 High 5:33 AM 5.9 7:23 AM Set 5:27 AM 87
11 Low 12:00 PM 0.0 5:33 PM Rise 3:11 PM
11 High 5:54 PM 4.7
11 Low 11:58 PM -0.6
Su 12 High 6:29 AM 6.0 7:23 AM Set 6:31 AM 94
12 Low 12:53 PM -0.2 5:34 PM Rise 4:14 PM
12 High 6:48 PM 4.8
M 13 Low 12:51 AM -0.7 7:22 AM Set 7:25 AM 98
13 High 7:20 AM 6.1 5:35 PM Rise 5:20 PM
13 Low 1:42 PM -0.2
13 High 7:39 PM 4.9
Tu 14 Low 1:41 AM -0.7 7:22 AM Set 8:10 AM 99
14 High 8:07 AM 6.0 5:36 PM Rise 6:27 PM
14 Low 2:27 PM -0.2
14 High 8:26 PM 4.9
W 15 Low 2:28 AM -0.6 7:22 AM Set 8:48 AM 99
15 High 8:50 AM 5.8 5:37 PM Rise 7:31 PM
15 Low 3:10 PM -0.1
15 High 9:11 PM 4.9
Th 16 Low 3:13 AM -0.4 7:22 AM Set 9:19 AM 96
16 High 9:31 AM 5.6 5:38 PM Rise 8:32 PM
16 Low 3:51 PM 0.0
16 High 9:55 PM 4.8
F 17 Low 3:57 AM -0.1 7:22 AM Set 9:47 AM 91
17 High 10:09 AM 5.4 5:38 PM Rise 9:29 PM
17 Low 4:29 PM 0.1
17 High 10:37 PM 4.8
Sa 18 Low 4:40 AM 0.2 7:21 AM Set 10:12 AM 85
18 High 10:47 AM 5.1 5:39 PM Rise 10:25 PM
18 Low 5:06 PM 0.3
18 High 11:21 PM 4.7
Su 19 Low 5:25 AM 0.5 7:21 AM Set 10:35 AM 77
19 High 11:26 AM 4.7 5:40 PM Rise 11:19 PM
19 Low 5:43 PM 0.4
M 20 High 12:05 AM 4.6 7:21 AM Set 10:59 AM 69
20 Low 6:12 AM 0.7 5:41 PM
20 High 12:07 PM 4.5
20 Low 6:21 PM 0.5
Tu 21 High 12:53 AM 4.6 7:20 AM Rise 12:14 AM 60
21 Low 7:04 AM 0.9 5:42 PM Set 11:25 AM
21 High 12:54 PM 4.2
21 Low 7:04 PM 0.6
W 22 High 1:45 AM 4.6 7:20 AM Rise 1:10 AM 51
22 Low 8:01 AM 1.0 5:43 PM Set 11:53 AM
22 High 1:45 PM 4.0
22 Low 7:54 PM 0.7
Th 23 High 2:40 AM 4.7 7:19 AM Rise 2:09 AM 41
23 Low 9:01 AM 1.0 5:44 PM Set 12:26 PM
23 High 2:41 PM 4.0
23 Low 8:49 PM 0.6
F 24 High 3:37 AM 4.8 7:19 AM Rise 3:09 AM 32
24 Low 9:59 AM 0.9 5:45 PM Set 1:05 PM
24 High 3:39 PM 4.0
24 Low 9:47 PM 0.5
Sa 25 High 4:33 AM 5.0 7:18 AM Rise 4:10 AM 23
25 Low 10:53 AM 0.7 5:46 PM Set 1:51 PM
25 High 4:35 PM 4.1
25 Low 10:42 PM 0.2
Su 26 High 5:25 AM 5.3 7:18 AM Rise 5:10 AM 15
26 Low 11:43 AM 0.4 5:47 PM Set 2:47 PM
26 High 5:27 PM 4.3
26 Low 11:35 PM 0.0
M 27 High 6:15 AM 5.6 7:17 AM Rise 6:05 AM 9
27 Low 12:30 PM 0.1 5:48 PM Set 3:49 PM
27 High 6:16 PM 4.5
Tu 28 Low 12:24 AM -0.3 7:17 AM Rise 6:55 AM 3
28 High 7:01 AM 5.8 5:49 PM Set 4:57 PM
28 Low 1:15 PM -0.1
28 High 7:03 PM 4.8
W 29 Low 1:12 AM -0.6 7:16 AM Rise 7:37 AM 0
29 High 7:44 AM 6.0 5:50 PM Set 6:07 PM
29 Low 1:58 PM -0.4
29 High 7:48 PM 5.0
Th 30 Low 2:00 AM -0.7 7:15 AM Rise 8:14 AM 0
30 High 8:27 AM 6.0 5:51 PM Set 7:17 PM
30 Low 2:41 PM -0.6
30 High 8:34 PM 5.2
F 31 Low 2:47 AM -0.8 7:15 AM Rise 8:47 AM 1
31 High 9:09 AM 6.0 5:52 PM Set 8:26 PM
31 Low 3:24 PM -0.7
31 High 9:20 PM 5.4
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
MARINE WEATHER: 937 AM EST Wed Dec 11 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR MID ATLC WATERS...A strong cold front will slowly
approach the area into early this afternoon, then move E across
the region later today, tonight into early Thu. Locally strong
thunderstorms are likely near and ahead of the strong cold front
today into tonight. Mariners should use caution for very gusty
winds and very rough seas in and near the stronger thunderstorms.
A secondary cold front will cross the area late Thu into Fri.
Strong high pressure will gradually build E to the New England
coast Fri through Sat, then will move E across New England Sat
night and Sun before emerging offshore near the Bay of Fundy Sun
night. A low pressure trough will develop near the Georgia and
Carolina coasts Sat, prevailing through Sun night.
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ANZ835-120230-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
937 AM EST Wed Dec 11 2024
GALE WARNING
TODAY
S to SW winds 30 to 45 kt. Seas 8 to 14 ft, building to
9 to 16 ft. Showers and tstms.
TONIGHT
W to NW winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming NW 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 9 to 16 ft. Scattered showers and chance of tstms.
THU
N winds 10 to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to
10 ft.
THU NIGHT
N to NE winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
FRI
NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas building to 5 to 9 ft.
FRI NIGHT
E to NE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
SAT
E winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
SAT NIGHT
E winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
SUN
E winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
SUN NIGHT
E to NE winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N to NE. Seas
6 to 11 ft.
