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 – NONE

 

DUE – ECOMAR GASCOGNE , ATB GALVESTON, MANDAL

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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:  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

 

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.

 

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FUTURE EVENTS:  NONE

 

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SECURITY LEVEL: MARSEC 1

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HURRICANE ALERT:  5/OUT OF SEASON

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