Daily Update

Jacksonville, FL

January 20, 2025

Notices

PORT OF JACKSONVILLE, FL (CONFIRMED 01/08/25)
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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 - 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 01/08/25)
 
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 –  The following clearances have been assigned to berths 30 - 35:  30) 30’00” / 31) 40’00” / 32) 40’00” / 33) 47’00” / 34) 47’00” / 35) 47’00”
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 – 38’00 -  for starboard side docking at the pier/dock. ; 3x8” Regular, 2x8” ULSD, 1x8” Premium (confirmed 10/31/24)  
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 –STAVANGER PRIDE, STI GALATA, POLARIS
 
DUE: ATTACHED AND GARDEN STATE
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NEWS ARTICLES: NONE
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CURRENT EVENTS:  01/27/25 – JAXPORT - Board Meeting    01/27/2025       09:00 AM            JAXPORT Corporate Headquarters
 
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UPCOMING EVENTS:   NONE
 
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SECURITY LEVEL: MARSEC 1
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HURRICANE ALERT – 5/OUT OF SEASON

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Tides / Currents

TIDE INFORMATION: Tides for Jacksonville
 
Day        High      Tide  Height   Sunrise    Moon  Time      % Moon
           /Low      Time    Feet    Sunset                    Visible
 
JANUARY 2025
 
M   20     High  12:42 AM     4.0   7:22 AM     Set 11:08 AM      69
    20      Low   6:51 AM     0.6   5:52 PM
    20     High  12:50 PM     3.9
    20      Low   6:57 PM     0.4
 
Tu  21     High   1:27 AM     4.0   7:21 AM    Rise 12:18 AM      60
    21      Low   7:46 AM     0.8   5:53 PM     Set 11:34 AM
    21     High   1:35 PM     3.7
    21      Low   7:41 PM     0.5
 
W   22     High   2:18 AM     4.0   7:21 AM    Rise  1:12 AM      51
    22      Low   8:41 AM     0.9   5:54 PM     Set 12:04 PM
    22     High   2:27 PM     3.5
    22      Low   8:28 PM     0.5
 
Th  23     High   3:15 AM     4.0   7:21 AM    Rise  2:09 AM      41
    23      Low   9:36 AM     0.9   5:55 PM     Set 12:38 PM
    23     High   3:25 PM     3.5
    23      Low   9:17 PM     0.5
 
F   24     High   4:14 AM     4.1   7:20 AM    Rise  3:08 AM      32
    24      Low  10:29 AM     0.7   5:56 PM     Set  1:18 PM
    24     High   4:24 PM     3.5
    24      Low  10:09 PM     0.3
 
Sa  25     High   5:10 AM     4.2   7:20 AM    Rise  4:09 AM      23
    25      Low  11:20 AM     0.6   5:56 PM     Set  2:05 PM
    25     High   5:20 PM     3.5
    25      Low  11:01 PM     0.1
 
Su  26     High   6:02 AM     4.4   7:19 AM    Rise  5:08 AM      15
    26      Low  12:08 PM     0.3   5:57 PM     Set  3:01 PM
    26     High   6:11 PM     3.6
    26      Low  11:52 PM    -0.2
 
M   27     High   6:49 AM     4.6   7:19 AM    Rise  6:04 AM      9
    27      Low  12:52 PM     0.0   5:58 PM     Set  4:03 PM
    27     High   7:00 PM     3.8
 
Tu  28      Low  12:40 AM    -0.5   7:18 AM    Rise  6:54 AM      3
    28     High   7:34 AM     4.7   5:59 PM     Set  5:10 PM
    28      Low   1:34 PM    -0.3
    28     High   7:47 PM     4.0
 
W   29      Low   1:26 AM    -0.8   7:18 AM    Rise  7:38 AM      0
    29     High   8:18 AM     4.9   6:00 PM     Set  6:19 PM
    29      Low   2:14 PM    -0.6
    29     High   8:34 PM     4.2
 
Th  30      Low   2:12 AM    -0.9   7:17 AM    Rise  8:16 AM      0
    30     High   9:02 AM     4.9   6:01 PM     Set  7:27 PM
    30      Low   2:54 PM    -0.8
    30     High   9:20 PM     4.3
 
F   31      Low   2:58 AM    -1.0   7:17 AM    Rise  8:51 AM      1
    31     High   9:46 AM     4.9   6:02 PM     Set  8:34 PM
    31      Low   3:35 PM    -0.9
    31     High  10:08 PM     4.5
 
FEBRUARY 2025
 
Sa   1      Low   3:47 AM    -0.9   7:16 AM    Rise  9:23 AM      6
     1     High  10:31 AM     4.8   6:03 PM     Set  9:40 PM
     1      Low   4:19 PM    -0.9
     1     High  10:57 PM     4.6
 
Su   2      Low   4:40 AM    -0.6   7:16 AM    Rise  9:54 AM      12
     2     High  11:18 AM     4.6   6:03 PM     Set 10:46 PM
     2      Low   5:07 PM    -0.8
     2     High  11:48 PM     4.6
 
M    3      Low   5:39 AM    -0.4   7:15 AM    Rise 10:26 AM      21
     3     High  12:08 PM     4.3   6:04 PM     Set 11:52 PM
     3      Low   6:00 PM    -0.6
 
Tu   4     High  12:43 AM     4.6   7:14 AM    Rise 11:01 AM      32
     4      Low   6:45 AM    -0.1   6:05 PM
     4     High   1:03 PM     4.0
     4      Low   6:59 PM    -0.4
 
W    5     High   1:46 AM     4.5   7:14 AM     Set  1:00 AM      43
     5      Low   7:55 AM     0.1   6:06 PM    Rise 11:40 AM
     5     High   2:07 PM     3.8
     5      Low   8:02 PM    -0.3
 
Th   6     High   2:56 AM     4.5   7:13 AM     Set  2:09 AM      54
     6      Low   9:04 AM     0.2   6:07 PM    Rise 12:25 PM
     6     High   3:20 PM     3.6
     6      Low   9:08 PM    -0.2
 
F    7     High   4:09 AM     4.5   7:12 AM     Set  3:17 AM      65
     7      Low  10:10 AM     0.2   6:08 PM    Rise  1:18 PM
     7     High   4:32 PM     3.6
     7      Low  10:13 PM    -0.2
 
Sa   8     High   5:16 AM     4.6   7:11 AM     Set  4:20 AM      75
     8      Low  11:13 AM     0.1   6:08 PM    Rise  2:17 PM
     8     High   5:36 PM     3.7
     8      Low  11:15 PM    -0.3
 
Su   9     High   6:14 AM     4.6   7:11 AM     Set  5:17 AM      84
     9      Low  12:10 PM    -0.1   6:09 PM    Rise  3:20 PM
     9     High   6:33 PM     3.8
 
M   10      Low  12:13 AM    -0.5   7:10 AM     Set  6:05 AM      91
    10     High   7:06 AM     4.7   6:10 PM    Rise  4:25 PM
    10      Low   1:01 PM    -0.3
    10     High   7:23 PM     4.0
 
Tu  11      Low   1:05 AM    -0.6   7:09 AM     Set  6:46 AM      96
    11     High   7:52 AM     4.7   6:11 PM    Rise  5:28 PM
    11      Low   1:46 PM    -0.5
    11     High   8:09 PM     4.0
 
W   12      Low   1:51 AM    -0.7   7:08 AM     Set  7:21 AM      99
    12     High   8:34 AM     4.7   6:12 PM    Rise  6:28 PM
    12      Low   2:26 PM    -0.5
    12     High   8:52 PM     4.1
 
Th  13      Low   2:34 AM    -0.7   7:07 AM     Set  7:51 AM      99
    13     High   9:12 AM     4.6   6:13 PM    Rise  7:26 PM
    13      Low   3:03 PM    -0.5
    13     High   9:31 PM     4.1
 
F   14      Low   3:15 AM    -0.5   7:06 AM     Set  8:18 AM      98
    14     High   9:47 AM     4.4   6:13 PM    Rise  8:21 PM
    14      Low   3:38 PM    -0.4
    14     High  10:08 PM     4.2
 
Sa  15      Low   3:54 AM    -0.3   7:05 AM     Set  8:43 AM      95
    15     High  10:21 AM     4.3   6:14 PM    Rise  9:15 PM
    15      Low   4:10 PM    -0.3
    15     High  10:43 PM     4.2
 
Su  16      Low   4:35 AM    -0.1   7:05 AM     Set  9:08 AM      90
    16     High  10:55 AM     4.1   6:15 PM    Rise 10:08 PM
    16      Low   4:42 PM     0.0
    16     High  11:18 PM     4.1
 
M   17      Low   5:16 AM     0.2   7:04 AM     Set  9:35 AM      84
    17     High  11:30 AM     3.9   6:16 PM    Rise 11:02 PM
    17      Low   5:15 PM     0.2
    17     High  11:55 PM     4.1
 
Tu  18      Low   6:02 AM     0.5   7:03 AM     Set 10:03 AM      77
    18     High  12:08 PM     3.8   6:16 PM    Rise 11:58 PM
    18      Low   5:51 PM     0.4
 
W   19     High  12:34 AM     4.1   7:02 AM     Set 10:35 AM      68
    19      Low   6:53 AM     0.7   6:17 PM
    19     High  12:50 PM     3.6
    19      Low   6:35 PM     0.5
 
Th  20     High   1:20 AM     4.0   7:01 AM    Rise 12:56 AM      59
    20      Low   7:48 AM     0.9   6:18 PM     Set 11:11 AM
    20     High   1:39 PM     3.5
    20      Low   7:27 PM     0.6
 
F   21     High   2:17 AM     4.0   7:00 AM    Rise  1:55 AM      50
    21      Low   8:46 AM     0.9   6:19 PM     Set 11:55 AM
    21     High   2:36 PM     3.4
    21      Low   8:25 PM     0.6
 
Sa  22     High   3:23 AM     4.0   6:59 AM    Rise  2:54 AM      40
    22      Low   9:43 AM     0.8   6:19 PM     Set 12:46 PM
    22     High   3:41 PM     3.4
    22      Low   9:26 PM     0.4
 
Su  23     High   4:29 AM     4.1   6:58 AM    Rise  3:50 AM      30
    23      Low  10:39 AM     0.6   6:20 PM     Set  1:44 PM
    23     High   4:44 PM     3.6
    23      Low  10:26 PM     0.2
 
M   24     High   5:27 AM     4.3   6:57 AM    Rise  4:42 AM      21
    24      Low  11:30 AM     0.3   6:21 PM     Set  2:48 PM
    24     High   5:41 PM     3.8
    24      Low  11:24 PM    -0.2
 
Tu  25     High   6:19 AM     4.6   6:56 AM    Rise  5:29 AM      13
    25      Low  12:18 PM    -0.1   6:22 PM     Set  3:56 PM
    25     High   6:33 PM     4.1
 
W   26      Low  12:18 AM    -0.5   6:55 AM    Rise  6:10 AM      7
    26     High   7:06 AM     4.8   6:22 PM     Set  5:05 PM
    26      Low   1:03 PM    -0.5
    26     High   7:23 PM     4.3
 
Th  27      Low   1:09 AM    -0.9   6:54 AM    Rise  6:46 AM      2
    27     High   7:52 AM     4.9   6:23 PM     Set  6:14 PM
    27      Low   1:45 PM    -0.8
    27     High   8:11 PM     4.6
 
F   28      Low   1:57 AM    -1.1   6:52 AM    Rise  7:20 AM      0
    28     High   8:38 AM     5.0   6:24 PM     Set  7:23 PM
    28      Low   2:26 PM    -1.1
    28     High   8:59 PM     4.9

Weather / Marine Zone Forecast

MARINE WEATHER:   29NM E Jacksonville Beach FL
Marine Zone Forecast
 
Rest Of TodayNorth winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet. Wave detail: north 5 feet at 6 seconds.
TonightNorth winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave detail: north 4 feet at 6 seconds. A chance of showers after midnight.
TuesdayNorth winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet, building to 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet in the afternoon. Wave detail: north 5 feet at 6 seconds, becoming north 7 feet at 6 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers in the afternoon.
Tuesday NightNorth winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots. Seas 7 to 10 feet, occasionally to 13 feet, building to 9 to 12 feet, occasionally to 15 feet after midnight. Wave detail: north 10 feet at 7 seconds, becoming north 11 feet at 8 seconds. Showers.
WednesdayNorth winds 20 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots. Seas 9 to 11 feet, occasionally to 14 feet. Wave detail: northeast 10 feet at 8 seconds. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
Wednesday NightNortheast winds 20 to 25 knots, becoming north 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas 8 to 10 feet, occasionally to 13 feet, subsiding to 7 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet after midnight. Wave detail: northeast 10 feet at 9 seconds, becoming northeast 8 feet at 9 seconds. A chance of showers.
ThursdayNorthwest winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. A chance of showers .
FridayNorthwest winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet.

Attachments

  • 01-17-25 Dock Schedule .xls(31 KB )

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