Daily Update
Jacksonville, FL
September 16, 2024
Notices
PORT OF JACKSONVILLE, FL
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Jacksonville Harbor information:
Drafts - (fresh)
Entrance to channel - Entrance (pilot boarding area "B") to Blount Island #30 = 46'00" *project depth 48'
(Shoaling well within channel in Mile Point and in St. Johns Bluff)
Harbor channel - 1. Upriver of (but not including) JPA #3 to Mathews Bridge = 31'00" *project depth 34' (Shoaling between markers #77 & 78)
3. Between Mathews Bridge and Hart Bridge = 27'00" *project depth 34' (Shoaling near the Hart Bridge & Upper anchorage) – updated by pilots 08/15/23
Air drafts – Dames Point Bridge – 174’; Blount island High Wires - 175’
Vessels that have good maneuvering characteristics and have proven to handle well (EHV), may start in with a fresh water draft of 35’00”or less at any time and at any stage of the tide. The Tide Windows are changing from tide windows based on tidal current to tide windows based on height of tide. The new windows are based on Low Water (LW) and High Water (HW) in Mayport .
INBOUND WINDOWS : TANKERS AND BULKERS
START STOP
33’01” to 36’00” LW +2 hr 15 min HW +1 hr 30 min 36’01” to 40 ‘00” LW +3 hr. HW +45 min (confirmed 07/29/24) Outbound Windows: For all vessels berthed below buoy 51 at berths DP16, DP17, DP18, BI30, BI31, BI32:
Vessels with a draft less than 38’-00” freshwater can sail anytime if berth and turning basin are at project depth. Vessels with drafts from 38’-00” to 39’-00” freshwater can sail starting 1 hour after HW in Mayport. Vessels with drafts 39’-00” to 40’-00” can sail starting 2 hours after HW in Mayport.
Stop sailing vessels up to 39’-00” freshwater 1 hour before LW in Mayport. Stop sailing vessels up to 40’-00” 2 hours before LW in Mayport.
These windows are approximate and will be adjusted based on prevailing environmental conditions.
Under keel clearance -
channel - 2.5 ft
alongside berths - 0.5 ft
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TERMINAL LIMITS/INFORMATION:
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Maximum drafts allowed alongside berths: (CONFIRMED 08/26/24)
Talleyrand Terminals - Talleyrand Terminals Maximum drafts allowed: #8 0-300’ LOA 37’; 300-900’ LOA 37’00; #4-#7 40’; #3 Maximum drafts 34’00
Blount Islands – Berth 30- 33’ / Berth 31- 40’ / Berth 32- 39’ / Berth 33- 46.6’ / Berth 34- 47’ / Berth 35- 44’
Dames Terminals - All berths - Maximum draft Berths Berth 20-22 36’
Apex - Uses Center Point berth for discharge
Center Point - restrictions: Max LOA 680’- Max Beam 125’ ; MAX DRAFT 37’06 F 37’06 AFT / // 2x8” for Regular, 1x8” for Premium, 2x8” for ULSD, 1x8” for JetA
Buckeye – Vessels max draft 36’06” Basis STBD Side to at MLLW. It remains the vessel Master’s choice as to regarding docking, they may dock STBD or PORT Side to, provided the vessel adheres to the draft based on orientation. 2X8” Regular, 1x8” ULSD and Premium – Docking Starboard side to
JEA - 36'00 (tidal restrictions over 33'00) Coastal - 32'00" No changes
Sunoco (ex-NuStar) Restrictions, Vessels over 33’00 will require tide, Max Draft allowed requiring tide 38’00 up to 800’ LOA; 37’ F 38’ A over 800’LOA, Connections 2X12” ULSD and all gasoline, 6x12 Black oil DEPTH AT DOCK 40’00 MLS
MCK (formerly Marathon) – Maximum drafts – 36’-06” FWD and 38’-0” AFT for starboard side docking at the pier/dock. ; 3x8” Regular, 2x8” ULSD, 1x8” Premium
Asphalt Westway Terminal – 40’ 00” (Now called BWC Terminal Operates out of Talleyrand Terminal)
TransMontaigne – Max draft alongside 26’’ 6’’/ / Max LOA 666 / Max Beam 106 / Max Air draft 175 / Max BCM or SCM 270 - UPDATED 7/28/23
UKC required by USCG/Terminal – 06” alongside the dock, 1’ during transit (tidal restrictions over 33'00)
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FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL FILING REQUIREMENTS:
96 Hours - advance notice of arrival required by USCG.
96 Hours - advance notice to M.A.S.T. division of Customs and Border Patrol.
48 Hours - advance submission of ship's documents for all foreign arrival vessels required by Customs and Border Patrol
24 Hours (minimum) - Foreign cargo must submit manifest to the Customs & Border Patrol AMS.
Port Security - All persons doing ship’s business within the Port of Jacksonville must have TWIC and a security pass from Duval County Sheriff, prior to be allowed onto any terminal. Anyone not possessing both, must be escorted. Vehicles must have permanent company markings to be allowed onto any terminal.
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VESSEL TRAFFIC – IN – NONE
DUE: SEAPOWER, SEAKAY STAR, OVERSEAS NIKISKI, FLORIDA VOYAGER
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NEWS ARTICLES: NONE
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CURRENT EVENTS: 09/23/24 - 0900 – JAXPORT Board meeting
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UPCOMING EVENTS: 09/25/24 – 1800 – OHPA meeting
09/26/24 – 1730 – PROPELLER CLUB - Club Membership Social - Thursday, September 26, 2024 - 5:30 PM 7:30 PM - Corporate Member's Social is a celebration and recognition of all those Corporate Sponsors who generously share their commitment to our mission, goals, and objectives by funding at different tiers of Prop Club. Networking Event - Sponsoring Board Member: Joe Binczak of GCCG Warehouse & Terminal as the VP of Membership
10/09/24 – PROPELLER CLUB
10/28/24 – JAXPORT MEETING
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SECURITY LEVEL: MARSEC 1
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HURRICANE ALERT – 4/SEASONAL – NO STORMS EXPECTED WITHIN 48 HOURS
HURRICANE UPDATE – 16/0500
Tropical Depression Gordon Advisory Number 20
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL072024
500 AM AST Mon Sep 16 2024
...GORDON MAINTAINING ITS STATUS AS A TROPICAL DEPRESSION...
SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.2N 47.5W
ABOUT 1020 MI...1645 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...30 MPH...45 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
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Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight Intermediate Advisory Number 3A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL082024
800 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024
...STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY RAINS SPREADING ONSHORE ACROSS PORTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA...
SUMMARY OF 800 AM EDT...1200 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...32.7N 78.2W
ABOUT 85 MI...140 KM S OF CAPE FEAR NORTH CAROLINA
ABOUT 100 MI...160 KM E OF CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
None.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Edisto Beach, South Carolina northward to Ocracoke Inlet, North Carolina
Tides / Currents
TIDE INFORMATION: Tides for Jacksonville
Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon
/Low Time Feet Sunset Visible
SEPTEMBER 2024
M 16 Low 1:10 AM 0.3 7:11 AM Set 5:18 AM 91
16 High 7:32 AM 5.2 7:29 PM Rise 6:50 PM
16 Low 1:20 PM 0.0
16 High 8:02 PM 5.8
Tu 17 Low 1:58 AM -0.1 7:12 AM Set 6:29 AM 97
17 High 8:25 AM 5.5 7:28 PM Rise 7:24 PM
17 Low 2:15 PM -0.2
17 High 8:52 PM 5.8
W 18 Low 2:44 AM -0.4 7:12 AM Set 7:39 AM 99
18 High 9:18 AM 5.8 7:27 PM Rise 7:58 PM
18 Low 3:08 PM -0.3
18 High 9:42 PM 5.8
Th 19 Low 3:30 AM -0.5 7:13 AM Set 8:49 AM 99
19 High 10:10 AM 6.0 7:26 PM Rise 8:32 PM
19 Low 4:00 PM -0.3
19 High 10:32 PM 5.6
F 20 Low 4:16 AM -0.5 7:13 AM Set 10:00 AM 96
20 High 11:02 AM 6.1 7:24 PM Rise 9:09 PM
20 Low 4:54 PM -0.1
20 High 11:23 PM 5.4
Sa 21 Low 5:05 AM -0.3 7:14 AM Set 11:12 AM 90
21 High 11:55 AM 6.0 7:23 PM Rise 9:50 PM
21 Low 5:51 PM 0.2
Su 22 High 12:16 AM 5.2 7:15 AM Set 12:23 PM 81
22 Low 5:57 AM 0.1 7:22 PM Rise 10:37 PM
22 High 12:50 PM 5.9
22 Low 6:53 PM 0.6
M 23 High 1:11 AM 4.9 7:15 AM Set 1:31 PM 71
23 Low 6:56 AM 0.4 7:20 PM Rise 11:29 PM
23 High 1:48 PM 5.7
23 Low 7:59 PM 0.9
Tu 24 High 2:11 AM 4.7 7:16 AM Set 2:33 PM 61
24 Low 8:01 AM 0.7 7:19 PM
24 High 2:51 PM 5.5
24 Low 9:04 PM 1.1
W 25 High 3:16 AM 4.6 7:16 AM Rise 12:28 AM 50
25 Low 9:07 AM 1.0 7:18 PM Set 3:27 PM
25 High 3:58 PM 5.4
25 Low 10:06 PM 1.2
Th 26 High 4:23 AM 4.6 7:17 AM Rise 1:29 AM 40
26 Low 10:10 AM 1.1 7:17 PM Set 4:13 PM
26 High 5:02 PM 5.3
26 Low 11:03 PM 1.2
F 27 High 5:26 AM 4.7 7:17 AM Rise 2:30 AM 30
27 Low 11:10 AM 1.1 7:15 PM Set 4:51 PM
27 High 5:59 PM 5.3
27 Low 11:56 PM 1.2
Sa 28 High 6:21 AM 4.8 7:18 AM Rise 3:30 AM 21
28 Low 12:04 PM 1.0 7:14 PM Set 5:24 PM
28 High 6:47 PM 5.3
Su 29 Low 12:43 AM 1.0 7:19 AM Rise 4:27 AM 14
29 High 7:10 AM 4.9 7:13 PM Set 5:53 PM
29 Low 12:55 PM 0.9
29 High 7:30 PM 5.3
M 30 Low 1:26 AM 0.9 7:19 AM Rise 5:22 AM 8
30 High 7:53 AM 5.1 7:12 PM Set 6:19 PM
30 Low 1:41 PM 0.8
30 High 8:08 PM 5.3
OCTOBER 2024
Tu 1 Low 2:04 AM 0.8 7:20 AM Rise 6:16 AM 3
1 High 8:32 AM 5.2 7:10 PM Set 6:44 PM
1 Low 2:23 PM 0.8
1 High 8:44 PM 5.2
W 2 Low 2:37 AM 0.7 7:20 AM Rise 7:08 AM 0
2 High 9:08 AM 5.2 7:09 PM Set 7:08 PM
2 Low 3:02 PM 0.8
2 High 9:19 PM 5.1
Th 3 Low 3:07 AM 0.7 7:21 AM Rise 8:01 AM 0
3 High 9:43 AM 5.3 7:08 PM Set 7:34 PM
3 Low 3:38 PM 0.8
3 High 9:53 PM 5.0
F 4 Low 3:34 AM 0.7 7:22 AM Rise 8:56 AM 0
4 High 10:17 AM 5.3 7:07 PM Set 8:02 PM
4 Low 4:12 PM 1.0
4 High 10:28 PM 4.8
Sa 5 Low 4:01 AM 0.8 7:22 AM Rise 9:52 AM 3
5 High 10:50 AM 5.3 7:06 PM Set 8:33 PM
5 Low 4:45 PM 1.1
5 High 11:04 PM 4.7
Su 6 Low 4:30 AM 0.9 7:23 AM Rise 10:50 AM 7
6 High 11:25 AM 5.3 7:04 PM Set 9:09 PM
6 Low 5:20 PM 1.3
6 High 11:42 PM 4.6
M 7 Low 5:05 AM 1.1 7:23 AM Rise 11:50 AM 13
7 High 12:03 PM 5.2 7:03 PM Set 9:52 PM
7 Low 6:01 PM 1.5
Tu 8 High 12:22 AM 4.6 7:24 AM Rise 12:49 PM 20
8 Low 5:47 AM 1.2 7:02 PM Set 10:41 PM
8 High 12:46 PM 5.2
8 Low 6:51 PM 1.7
W 9 High 1:08 AM 4.5 7:25 AM Rise 1:46 PM 29
9 Low 6:38 AM 1.3 7:01 PM Set 11:38 PM
9 High 1:36 PM 5.2
9 Low 7:51 PM 1.7
Th 10 High 2:00 AM 4.5 7:25 AM Rise 2:38 PM 39
10 Low 7:39 AM 1.3 7:00 PM
10 High 2:34 PM 5.2
10 Low 8:55 PM 1.6
F 11 High 3:01 AM 4.5 7:26 AM Set 12:41 AM 49
11 Low 8:46 AM 1.3 6:59 PM Rise 3:25 PM
11 High 3:40 PM 5.3
11 Low 9:57 PM 1.4
Sa 12 High 4:09 AM 4.7 7:27 AM Set 1:47 AM 60
12 Low 9:55 AM 1.1 6:58 PM Rise 4:06 PM
12 High 4:47 PM 5.4
12 Low 10:54 PM 1.1
Su 13 High 5:15 AM 5.0 7:27 AM Set 2:55 AM 70
13 Low 11:02 AM 0.8 6:56 PM Rise 4:43 PM
13 High 5:48 PM 5.6
13 Low 11:48 PM 0.7
M 14 High 6:16 AM 5.3 7:28 AM Set 4:04 AM 80
14 Low 12:05 PM 0.5 6:55 PM Rise 5:17 PM
14 High 6:44 PM 5.7
Tu 15 Low 12:39 AM 0.3 7:28 AM Set 5:13 AM 89
15 High 7:12 AM 5.7 6:54 PM Rise 5:51 PM
15 Low 1:05 PM 0.2
15 High 7:37 PM 5.7
W 16 Low 1:29 AM -0.1 7:29 AM Set 6:22 AM 95
16 High 8:05 AM 6.0 6:53 PM Rise 6:24 PM
16 Low 2:00 PM -0.1
16 High 8:28 PM 5.7
Th 17 Low 2:16 AM -0.4 7:30 AM Set 7:33 AM 99
17 High 8:57 AM 6.3 6:52 PM Rise 7:00 PM
17 Low 2:54 PM -0.2
17 High 9:19 PM 5.6
F 18 Low 3:03 AM -0.5 7:31 AM Set 8:46 AM 99
18 High 9:48 AM 6.3 6:51 PM Rise 7:40 PM
18 Low 3:45 PM -0.2
18 High 10:11 PM 5.4
Sa 19 Low 3:51 AM -0.4 7:31 AM Set 10:00 AM 97
19 High 10:41 AM 6.3 6:50 PM Rise 8:25 PM
19 Low 4:38 PM 0.0
19 High 11:03 PM 5.3
Su 20 Low 4:40 AM -0.1 7:32 AM Set 11:12 AM 92
20 High 11:33 AM 6.1 6:49 PM Rise 9:18 PM
20 Low 5:33 PM 0.3
20 High 11:56 PM 5.1
M 21 Low 5:33 AM 0.2 7:33 AM Set 12:19 PM 85
21 High 12:28 PM 5.9 6:48 PM Rise 10:16 PM
21 Low 6:32 PM 0.7
Tu 22 High 12:51 AM 4.9 7:33 AM Set 1:19 PM 76
22 Low 6:32 AM 0.6 6:47 PM Rise 11:18 PM
22 High 1:24 PM 5.7
22 Low 7:36 PM 1.0
W 23 High 1:49 AM 4.7 7:34 AM Set 2:09 PM 66
23 Low 7:37 AM 1.0 6:46 PM
23 High 2:24 PM 5.4
23 Low 8:40 PM 1.2
Th 24 High 2:52 AM 4.6 7:35 AM Rise 12:21 AM 56
24 Low 8:44 AM 1.2 6:45 PM Set 2:51 PM
24 High 3:26 PM 5.3
24 Low 9:39 PM 1.3
F 25 High 3:56 AM 4.6 7:36 AM Rise 1:23 AM 46
25 Low 9:47 AM 1.3 6:44 PM Set 3:26 PM
25 High 4:27 PM 5.2
25 Low 10:33 PM 1.3
Sa 26 High 4:58 AM 4.7 7:36 AM Rise 2:21 AM 36
26 Low 10:45 AM 1.3 6:43 PM Set 3:56 PM
26 High 5:22 PM 5.1
26 Low 11:22 PM 1.2
Su 27 High 5:52 AM 4.9 7:37 AM Rise 3:17 AM 27
27 Low 11:39 AM 1.3 6:42 PM Set 4:23 PM
27 High 6:09 PM 5.1
M 28 Low 12:06 AM 1.1 7:38 AM Rise 4:11 AM 19
28 High 6:39 AM 5.0 6:41 PM Set 4:48 PM
28 Low 12:29 PM 1.2
28 High 6:52 PM 5.1
Tu 29 Low 12:47 AM 1.0 7:38 AM Rise 5:04 AM 12
29 High 7:21 AM 5.2 6:40 PM Set 5:13 PM
29 Low 1:16 PM 1.0
29 High 7:31 PM 5.0
W 30 Low 1:24 AM 0.8 7:39 AM Rise 5:56 AM 6
30 High 8:00 AM 5.3 6:39 PM Set 5:38 PM
30 Low 1:58 PM 0.9
30 High 8:08 PM 4.9
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
MARINE WEATHER: Hazardous Weather Conditions
Small Craft Advisory until September 17, 05:00 AM EDT
Last Update: 928 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024
View Nearby Observations
35NM E Jacksonville Beach FL
Marine Zone Forecast
Rest Of TodayNorth winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 7 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet. Wave detail: northeast 9 feet at 10 seconds. A slight chance of showers.
TonightNorth winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming west 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave detail: northeast 7 feet at 10 seconds and north 2 feet at 6 seconds. A slight chance of showers.
TuesdayWest winds around 5 knots, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave detail: east 5 feet at 10 seconds and north 2 feet at 6 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning.
Tuesday NightSouth winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southwest after midnight. Seas around 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave detail: east 4 feet at 9 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
WednesdayWest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave detail: east 4 feet at 9 seconds. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Wednesday NightSouth winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave detail: east 4 feet at 9 seconds. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Thursday Through FridayNortheast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 3 feet. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
winds and seas higher in and near thunderstorms.