Daily Update
Charleston, SC
January 23, 2025
Notices
01/23/25 – SOME TERMINALS MAY BE CLOSED, OR NOT CONDUCTING CARGO OPERATIONS, DUE TO SEVERE WINTER WEATHER
PORT LIMITS/INFORMATION
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 – HAFNIA ATLANTIC, PALANCA CADIZ
DUE –OVERSEAS LONG BEACH, LARGO EMERALD
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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: 28/0745 - DATE/VENUE CHANGE– MASC NAVOPS – Where - MASC Office | World Trade Center 4500 Leeds Avenue (West Building) North Charleston, South Carolina - MASC Business & Nav/Ops meetings (8 am-9 am) serve as the Maritime Association's monthly membership meeting, inviting all members to network. This meeting includes Association briefings, Federal and State Agency reports, and a brief industry presentation on various topics. The meeting closes with public comments and/or announcements. This is a great place to get to know your community and happenings in and around the port. Our January meeting will showcase cybersecurity with guest speakers from CI-Discern. This will also consist of a tabletop exercise highlighting the importance of security for maritime companies. We will also showcase a video for health checks with FusionCyber and ISC2. All members are welcome to attend. Please register for this meeting. Harbor Safety Meeting 9:30am-10:30am The Charleston Area Harbor Safety Committee (HSC) provides a public forum to address Marine Transportation System (MTS) issues with particular emphasis on navigation safety-related matters involving the ports and waterways of Charleston, South Carolina, and nearby regions. As a vehicle facilitating communications between and among public and private sector entities, the Committee draws upon regional expertise and insight to address such issues as vessel traffic management, anchorage management, communications, security, significant/heavy weather preparations, maritime traffic disruption/restoration, process improvements, and any other related topics dealing with the MTS.
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FUTURE EVENTS: 02/21/25 – 1930 – MASC GALA - 99TH ANNUAL GALA & AWARDS | MARITIME & LOGISTICS SUMMIT – When Feb 21, 2025 (7:30 AM - 11:00 PM) (EST) Where Charleston Marriott Lockwood Drive 170 Charleston, South Carolina
03/06/25 – PROPELLER CLUB – OYSTER ROAST - Propeller Club of Charleston Oyster Roast – When-Mar 6, 2025 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) (EST) – Where - Passenger Cruise Terminal - 196 Concord St Charleston, South Carolina - ATTACHED
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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
JANUARY 2025
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
FEBRUARY 2025
Sa 1 Low 3:36 AM -0.7 7:14 AM Rise 9:18 AM 6
1 High 9:53 AM 5.8 5:53 PM Set 9:34 PM
1 Low 4:08 PM -0.7
1 High 10:09 PM 5.5
Su 2 Low 4:28 AM -0.5 7:13 AM Rise 9:47 AM 12
2 High 10:38 AM 5.5 5:54 PM Set 10:41 PM
2 Low 4:54 PM -0.7
2 High 11:00 PM 5.6
M 3 Low 5:23 AM -0.2 7:13 AM Rise 10:18 AM 21
3 High 11:28 AM 5.2 5:54 PM Set 11:50 PM
3 Low 5:44 PM -0.6
3 High 11:56 PM 5.5
Tu 4 Low 6:23 AM 0.1 7:12 AM Rise 10:51 AM 32
4 High 12:23 PM 4.8 5:55 PM
4 Low 6:38 PM -0.4
W 5 High 12:58 AM 5.5 7:11 AM Set 12:59 AM 43
5 Low 7:29 AM 0.3 5:56 PM Rise 11:28 AM
5 High 1:25 PM 4.5
5 Low 7:37 PM -0.2
Th 6 High 2:05 AM 5.4 7:10 AM Set 2:10 AM 54
6 Low 8:38 AM 0.4 5:57 PM Rise 12:12 PM
6 High 2:32 PM 4.3
6 Low 8:42 PM -0.1
F 7 High 3:14 AM 5.4 7:10 AM Set 3:18 AM 65
7 Low 9:46 AM 0.4 5:58 PM Rise 1:04 PM
7 High 3:40 PM 4.3
7 Low 9:47 PM -0.2
Sa 8 High 4:22 AM 5.4 7:09 AM Set 4:22 AM 75
8 Low 10:49 AM 0.3 5:59 PM Rise 2:03 PM
8 High 4:45 PM 4.4
8 Low 10:50 PM -0.3
Su 9 High 5:23 AM 5.6 7:08 AM Set 5:18 AM 84
9 Low 11:46 AM 0.2 6:00 PM Rise 3:06 PM
9 High 5:44 PM 4.6
9 Low 11:46 PM -0.4
M 10 High 6:17 AM 5.7 7:07 AM Set 6:06 AM 91
10 Low 12:36 PM 0.0 6:01 PM Rise 4:12 PM
10 High 6:36 PM 4.8
Tu 11 Low 12:38 AM -0.5 7:06 AM Set 6:45 AM 96
11 High 7:05 AM 5.7 6:02 PM Rise 5:17 PM
11 Low 1:21 PM -0.1
11 High 7:23 PM 5.0
W 12 Low 1:26 AM -0.5 7:05 AM Set 7:19 AM 99
12 High 7:47 AM 5.7 6:03 PM Rise 6:18 PM
12 Low 2:03 PM -0.2
12 High 8:07 PM 5.1
Th 13 Low 2:10 AM -0.5 7:04 AM Set 7:47 AM 99
13 High 8:25 AM 5.6 6:04 PM Rise 7:17 PM
13 Low 2:41 PM -0.2
13 High 8:47 PM 5.1
F 14 Low 2:51 AM -0.3 7:03 AM Set 8:13 AM 98
14 High 9:01 AM 5.4 6:04 PM Rise 8:14 PM
14 Low 3:16 PM -0.1
14 High 9:25 PM 5.1
Sa 15 Low 3:31 AM -0.1 7:02 AM Set 8:37 AM 95
15 High 9:35 AM 5.2 6:05 PM Rise 9:09 PM
15 Low 3:49 PM 0.0
15 High 10:02 PM 5.1
Su 16 Low 4:11 AM 0.1 7:01 AM Set 9:01 AM 90
16 High 10:09 AM 4.9 6:06 PM Rise 10:04 PM
16 Low 4:20 PM 0.2
16 High 10:38 PM 5.0
M 17 Low 4:50 AM 0.4 7:00 AM Set 9:26 AM 84
17 High 10:44 AM 4.7 6:07 PM Rise 11:00 PM
17 Low 4:52 PM 0.3
17 High 11:16 PM 4.9
Tu 18 Low 5:32 AM 0.6 6:59 AM Set 9:53 AM 77
18 High 11:21 AM 4.4 6:08 PM Rise 11:57 PM
18 Low 5:27 PM 0.5
18 High 11:58 PM 4.8
W 19 Low 6:19 AM 0.8 6:58 AM Set 10:23 AM 68
19 High 12:04 PM 4.2 6:09 PM
19 Low 6:08 PM 0.6
Th 20 High 12:46 AM 4.7 6:57 AM Rise 12:56 AM 59
20 Low 7:12 AM 1.0 6:10 PM Set 10:59 AM
20 High 12:54 PM 4.0
20 Low 6:58 PM 0.7
F 21 High 1:43 AM 4.7 6:56 AM Rise 1:56 AM 50
21 Low 8:12 AM 1.1 6:10 PM Set 11:41 AM
21 High 1:51 PM 3.9
21 Low 7:58 PM 0.7
Sa 22 High 2:47 AM 4.8 6:55 AM Rise 2:55 AM 40
22 Low 9:14 AM 1.0 6:11 PM Set 12:31 PM
22 High 2:54 PM 4.0
22 Low 9:04 PM 0.6
Su 23 High 3:51 AM 4.9 6:54 AM Rise 3:52 AM 30
23 Low 10:14 AM 0.8 6:12 PM Set 1:30 PM
23 High 3:56 PM 4.2
23 Low 10:08 PM 0.3
M 24 High 4:50 AM 5.2 6:53 AM Rise 4:43 AM 21
24 Low 11:09 AM 0.5 6:13 PM Set 2:35 PM
24 High 4:55 PM 4.5
24 Low 11:08 PM 0.0
Tu 25 High 5:44 AM 5.6 6:52 AM Rise 5:29 AM 13
25 Low 11:58 AM 0.1 6:14 PM Set 3:44 PM
25 High 5:49 PM 4.8
W 26 Low 12:02 AM -0.4 6:50 AM Rise 6:08 AM 7
26 High 6:32 AM 5.8 6:15 PM Set 4:55 PM
26 Low 12:45 PM -0.3
26 High 6:39 PM 5.2
Th 27 Low 12:54 AM -0.7 6:49 AM Rise 6:43 AM 2
27 High 7:19 AM 6.0 6:15 PM Set 6:06 PM
27 Low 1:30 PM -0.6
27 High 7:27 PM 5.6
F 28 Low 1:44 AM -0.9 6:48 AM Rise 7:15 AM 0
28 High 8:03 AM 6.1 6:16 PM Set 7:16 PM
28 Low 2:14 PM -0.9
28 High 8:15 PM 5.9
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
MARINE WEATHER: 4NM NE Capers Reef MR
Marine Zone Forecast
Rest Of TodayN winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: E 4 ft at 10 seconds.
TonightN winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: E 3 ft at 9 seconds.
FriN winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: NE 3 ft at 6 seconds and E 3 ft at 9 seconds.
Fri NightNW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: NW 2 ft at 3 seconds and E 2 ft at 7 seconds.
SatN winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: W 2 ft at 4 seconds and NE 2 ft at 7 seconds.
Sat NightNW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Wave detail: SE 2 ft at 10 seconds.
SunNW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Sun NightW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
MonW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. A chance of showers.
Mon NightW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
