Port Update
Charleston, SC
February 27, 2025
Notices
PORT LIMITS/INFORMATION
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Maximum Depths - (Fresh)
Harbor Entrance – 52’00
Main Channel – 54’00
BERTH LIMITS/INFORMATION: (CONFIRMED 01/24/25)
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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 – PIS KALIMANTAN
DUE – ATTACHED
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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: 02/27/25 – SEAFARERS SOCIETY - Thursday February 27th the Charleston Port & Seafarers Society will present their new Annual Fundraising Event. This event will be held at the Omar Shrine Event Center at 176 Patriots Point, 6-9pm.
02/27/25 – 0800 – CYBER SECURTIY - We are planning to conduct our next Cybersecurity Subcommittee Meeting on Thursday February 27th, 2025 from 0800 to 0900 at the South Carolina Ports Authority Headquarters located at 200 Ports Authority Drive, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464. (Thank you again Ports Authority!) I know this is normally the time-slot for the NavOps meeting, but I expect more information on that to be relayed from MASC.
IMPORTANT: Please RSVP to this email if you intend to attend the meeting and/or be a member of the Cybersecurity Subcommittee. We will need to build an attendance list and have everyone sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Per U.S. Coast Guard requirements for Subcommittees operating under the AMSC, members of the Cybersecurity Subcommittee as well as any attendees at the meetings must have a signed NDA on file with the Coast Guard. I will email the NDA out to you if you RSVP. The reason for this requirement is that we may be discussing and viewing sensitive security information at these meetings. NDA’s may not be required for federal employees and other agencies that may already be operating under other existing policies, but please check with me to make sure. - ATTACHED
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
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FUTURE EVENTS: 03/08 through 14 – NO PX VESSELS AT KMI, DUE MAINTENANCE
03/11/25 – 1130 – CWIT Luncheon - CWIT March Lunch When Mar 11, 2025 (11:45 AM - 1:00 PM) Where Crowne Plaza Charleston Airport - Conv Ctr, an IHG Hotel Tanger Outlet Boulevard 4831 North Charleston - ATTACHED
03/15/25 – CWIT - Charleston Women in International Trade (CWIT) would like to invite your company to raise its profile by investing in our organization - one of South Carolina's most respected international trade groups - by sponsoring The Charleston Soirée, CWIT's annual meeting and banquet. Through your sponsorship, CWIT is able to meet its goals to educate, train, mentor and network our workforce. CWIT will award scholarships to students pursuing degrees related to international trade - helping South Carolina's industry secure the best and brightest young talent. Investing in CWIT ensures publicity to the business community, provides direct exposure to more than 750 international trade professionals, over 100 CWIT members, and a presence on CWIT's website, LinkedIn and Facebook fan page. The Charleston Soirée will be held on Thursday May 15 at Founder's Hall, Charlestowne Landing. Please keep in mind that your commitment will allow us to succeed at enhancing the status and interests of professionals in the field of international trade through a vast network of professional contacts, educational programs, mentorships, & scholarship opportunities. Your sponsorship for our annual Soirée is simply a click away.
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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
FEBRUARY 2025
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
MARCH 2025
Sa 1 Low 2:34 AM -0.9 6:47 AM Rise 7:46 AM 0
1 High 8:48 AM 6.0 6:17 PM Set 8:26 PM
1 Low 2:58 PM -1.0
1 High 9:03 PM 6.1
Su 2 Low 3:25 AM -0.8 6:46 AM Rise 8:17 AM 4
2 High 9:33 AM 5.8 6:18 PM Set 9:36 PM
2 Low 3:43 PM -0.9
2 High 9:52 PM 6.2
M 3 Low 4:17 AM -0.6 6:45 AM Rise 8:50 AM 10
3 High 10:21 AM 5.5 6:19 PM Set 10:48 PM
3 Low 4:30 PM -0.8
3 High 10:44 PM 6.1
Tu 4 Low 5:12 AM -0.3 6:43 AM Rise 9:27 AM 18
4 High 11:12 AM 5.1 6:19 PM Set 12:00 PM
4 Low 5:21 PM -0.5
4 High 11:40 PM 5.9
W 5 Low 6:11 AM 0.1 6:42 AM Rise 10:10 AM 28
5 High 12:09 PM 4.7 6:20 PM
5 Low 6:16 PM -0.2
Th 6 High 12:41 AM 5.6 6:41 AM Set 1:11 AM 39
6 Low 7:15 AM 0.4 6:21 PM Rise 10:59 AM
6 High 1:12 PM 4.5
6 Low 7:18 PM 0.0
F 7 High 1:49 AM 5.4 6:40 AM Set 2:17 AM 50
7 Low 8:22 AM 0.6 6:22 PM Rise 11:56 AM
7 High 2:21 PM 4.4
7 Low 8:26 PM 0.2
Sa 8 High 3:00 AM 5.3 6:38 AM Set 3:15 AM 61
8 Low 9:29 AM 0.6 6:22 PM Rise 12:58 PM
8 High 3:30 PM 4.4
8 Low 9:33 PM 0.2
Su 9 High 5:07 AM 5.3 7:37 AM Set 5:05 AM 71
9 Low 11:31 AM 0.5 7:23 PM Rise 3:03 PM
9 High 5:33 PM 4.6
9 Low 11:36 PM 0.1
M 10 High 6:06 AM 5.4 7:36 AM Set 5:46 AM 80
10 Low 12:25 PM 0.4 7:24 PM Rise 4:07 PM
10 High 6:29 PM 4.8
Tu 11 Low 12:32 AM 0.0 7:35 AM Set 6:20 AM 87
11 High 6:56 AM 5.4 7:25 PM Rise 5:09 PM
11 Low 1:12 PM 0.2
11 High 7:19 PM 5.1
W 12 Low 1:22 AM -0.1 7:33 AM Set 6:50 AM 93
12 High 7:40 AM 5.5 7:25 PM Rise 6:08 PM
12 Low 1:54 PM 0.0
12 High 8:03 PM 5.3
Th 13 Low 2:07 AM -0.2 7:32 AM Set 7:16 AM 97
13 High 8:19 AM 5.5 7:26 PM Rise 7:05 PM
13 Low 2:32 PM 0.0
13 High 8:43 PM 5.4
F 14 Low 2:49 AM -0.2 7:31 AM Set 7:40 AM 99
14 High 8:55 AM 5.4 7:27 PM Rise 8:01 PM
14 Low 3:07 PM 0.0
14 High 9:20 PM 5.5
Sa 15 Low 3:29 AM -0.1 7:29 AM Set 8:04 AM 99
15 High 9:29 AM 5.3 7:28 PM Rise 8:56 PM
15 Low 3:39 PM 0.0
15 High 9:55 PM 5.5
Su 16 Low 4:07 AM 0.0 7:28 AM Set 8:28 AM 98
16 High 10:03 AM 5.1 7:28 PM Rise 9:51 PM
16 Low 4:09 PM 0.2
16 High 10:28 PM 5.5
M 17 Low 4:44 AM 0.2 7:27 AM Set 8:54 AM 94
17 High 10:35 AM 4.8 7:29 PM Rise 10:48 PM
17 Low 4:39 PM 0.3
17 High 11:01 PM 5.4
Tu 18 Low 5:21 AM 0.4 7:25 AM Set 9:23 AM 89
18 High 11:09 AM 4.6 7:30 PM Rise 11:46 PM
18 Low 5:10 PM 0.4
18 High 11:34 PM 5.2
W 19 Low 6:00 AM 0.6 7:24 AM Set 9:56 AM 83
19 High 11:44 AM 4.4 7:31 PM
19 Low 5:45 PM 0.6
Th 20 High 12:12 AM 5.1 7:23 AM Rise 12:45 AM 75
20 Low 6:43 AM 0.8 7:31 PM Set 10:35 AM
20 High 12:25 PM 4.3
20 Low 6:26 PM 0.7
F 21 High 12:57 AM 5.0 7:21 AM Rise 1:44 AM 67
21 Low 7:32 AM 1.0 7:32 PM Set 11:22 AM
21 High 1:12 PM 4.1
21 Low 7:17 PM 0.8
Sa 22 High 1:54 AM 4.9 7:20 AM Rise 2:41 AM 57
22 Low 8:30 AM 1.1 7:33 PM Set 12:15 PM
22 High 2:10 PM 4.1
22 Low 8:18 PM 0.8
Su 23 High 3:00 AM 4.9 7:19 AM Rise 3:33 AM 47
23 Low 9:33 AM 1.0 7:33 PM Set 1:16 PM
23 High 3:15 PM 4.2
23 Low 9:27 PM 0.7
M 24 High 4:08 AM 5.1 7:18 AM Rise 4:19 AM 37
24 Low 10:34 AM 0.8 7:34 PM Set 2:22 PM
24 High 4:21 PM 4.4
24 Low 10:37 PM 0.5
Tu 25 High 5:11 AM 5.3 7:16 AM Rise 5:00 AM 27
25 Low 11:31 AM 0.4 7:35 PM Set 3:30 PM
25 High 5:23 PM 4.8
25 Low 11:41 PM 0.1
W 26 High 6:07 AM 5.6 7:15 AM Rise 5:37 AM 18
26 Low 12:23 PM 0.0 7:36 PM Set 4:40 PM
26 High 6:20 PM 5.3
Th 27 Low 12:40 AM -0.2 7:14 AM Rise 6:10 AM 10
27 High 6:59 AM 5.8 7:36 PM Set 5:50 PM
27 Low 1:12 PM -0.4
27 High 7:14 PM 5.8
F 28 Low 1:35 AM -0.6 7:12 AM Rise 6:41 AM 4
28 High 7:49 AM 6.0 7:37 PM Set 7:01 PM
28 Low 1:59 PM -0.7
28 High 8:05 PM 6.3
Sa 29 Low 2:28 AM -0.8 7:11 AM Rise 7:12 AM 0
29 High 8:37 AM 6.0 7:38 PM Set 8:12 PM
29 Low 2:45 PM -0.9
29 High 8:54 PM 6.6
Su 30 Low 3:20 AM -0.9 7:10 AM Rise 7:45 AM 0
30 High 9:25 AM 5.9 7:38 PM Set 9:26 PM
30 Low 3:31 PM -1.0
30 High 9:44 PM 6.7
M 31 Low 4:12 AM -0.8 7:08 AM Rise 8:21 AM 2
31 High 10:14 AM 5.6 7:39 PM Set 10:41 PM
31 Low 4:19 PM -0.9
31 High 10:35 PM 6.7
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
MARINE WEATHER: 952 AM EST Thu Feb 27 2025
.SYNOPSIS FOR MID ATLC WATERS...High pressure will move E of the
area today as a cold front approaches the coast. The cold front
will move E through the area tonight. A secondary cold front will
cross the N waters Fri. High pressure will quickly move through
the region later Fri and Fri night. Another cold front will move
E across N and central waters Sat and Sat night, and move E of
the S waters early Sun. High pressure will build across the
waters Sun and Sun night, then persist into Mon night.
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ANZ835-280330-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
952 AM EST Thu Feb 27 2025
GALE WARNING
TODAY
SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Scattered showers
and tstms.
TONIGHT
W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W to NW 25 to
35 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
FRI
N to NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W to NW 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 5 to 9 ft.
FRI NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 25 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
SAT
W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
SAT NIGHT
W to SW winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming W to NW 15 to
25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
SUN
N winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
SUN NIGHT
N winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming N to NE 10 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 6 ft.
MON
NE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
MON NIGHT
E to NE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
