Daily Update

Northern California

November 12, 2024

Notices

SAN FRANCISCO PORT UPDATE:
 
PINOLE SHOALS –
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Attached are the Moran Shipping Pinole Shoal Tide /Draft chart of current and the next month for planning.
Pinole Shoal Channel is currently 33.4 FT at MLLW FW draft restricted for 30.4 FT FW with 3 FT UKC requirement.  Maximum draft for transiting Pinole Shoal Channel will be calculated on the height of the tide one hour on either side of high water at Pinole Point. It will be based on brackish water draft (1.010) allowing for 2’ UKC for non-tank vessels, and 3’ UKC for all tank vessels on the latest controlling depth.
 
SAN FRANCISCO / OAKLAND CBP has noted the following for non-passenger vessels:
• Office hours 0830-1530.  Officers may not be available to process any formalities including vessel Entrance/Clearance outside these times.
• Crew changes are permitted.  Some off signers may require a Parole Request with U.S. Customs as well as a security escort to the airline departure gate.
• Repatriation of off-signers are allowed with CBP approval.  Off signers flights must depart before the vessel departs the port.
 
STATE OF CALIFONRIA – COVID
Currently there are no restrictions for crew regarding Covid.
 
National Terrorism Advisory System:
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The National Terrorism Advisory System is (MARSEC Level I) for the Port of San Francisco, Oakland, Richmond, Rodeo, Crockett, Benicia, Martinez, Stockton, Sacramento.
 
UKC POLICY
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The minimum static under keel clearance (UKC) for any piloted vessel anywhere on the pilotage grounds shall be as follows:
 
i.   Two feet for non-tank vessels.
ii.  Three feet for tank vessels requiring a tug escort.
iii. Three feet for loaded anhydrous ammonia vessels.
 
CURRENT MAXIMUM DRAFTS AT OIL TERMINALS:
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SFO
 
RICHMOND – CHEVRON LONG WHARF 
4 berths - Brackish water updated NOV 2023 The following allow are calculated basis depth + 2’ UKC
****The maneuvering area is the prime restriction for arriving/departing CRLW****
 
RESTRICTED MANEUVERING AREA at MLLW – ALLOWING FOR 2’ UKC
RCH RLW 1  36.1
RCH RLW 2  37.9
RCH RLW 3  37.9’
RCH RLW 4  38.6’
 
MAX DRAFTS
RCH RLW 1  40.7’
RCH RLW 2  33.4’
RCH RLW 3  32.5’
RCH RLW 4  41.8’
 
RODEO – Phillips66 - Fresh wáter
Phillips 66 requires 2 feet of under keel clearance at all times while alongside
 
US RD3  35.5’
US RD4  33.1’
 
SELBY / CROCKETT – Nustar Energy - Fresh water
 
US RD8  46.0’
 
MARTINEZ – 4 terminals – 6 berths
 
PBF Energy (used to be SHELL) – 2 berths – Fresh wáter
 
US MRZ 2 (SHELL 2 - LOAD)  40’8”
US MRZ 3 (SHELL 1 - DISC)  39’7”
 
TransMontaigne – US MRZ 6 – Fresh Water
With the required 2ft under-keel clearance (UKC), maximum draft allowed alongside MRZ6 is now 34.0 feet
 
BENICIA
 
Valero Refinery – BNC 4 – Fresh water (Sept 2024 sounding)
US BNC 4 – 34.3’ FRESH (MLLW) - Max draft stated includes minimum 1 foot under keel clearance.
 
SF BRIDGE CLEARANCES
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San Francisco has 7 area bridges as follows:
 
Golden Gate Bridge – (entering SF Bay)
  MHW     /   MLLW
225.0 FT  /  231.0 FT
 
San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge – (San Francisco/Oakland/Alameda/Redwood)
A B SPAN -   MHW     /   MLLW
           204.0 FT  /  210.0 FT
B C SPAN -   MHW     /   MLLW
           220.0 FT  /  226.0 FT
C D SPAN -   MHW     /   MLLW
           220.0 FT  /  226.0 FT
D E SPAN -   MHW     /   MLLW
           204.0 FT  /  210.0 FT
 
San Mateo Bridge – (San Francisco/Oakland/Alameda/Redwood)
  MHW     /   MLLW
135.0 FT  /  141.0 FT
 
Richmond/San Rafael Bridge – (Richmond/Rodeo) WEST/MAIN SPAN -   MHW     /   MLLW
                 185.0 FT  /  190.0 FT
 
Carquinez Bridge – (Selby/Crockett)
UPSTREAM
NORTH SPAN -   MHW     /   MLLW
             146.0 FT  /  152.0 FT
SOUTH SPAN -   MHW     /   MLLW
             134.0 FT  /  139.0 FT
 
DOWNSTREAM
NORTH SPAN -   MHW     /   MLLW
             146.0 FT  /  152.0 FT
SOUTH SPAN -   MHW     /   MLLW
             134.0 FT  /  140.0 FT
 
Martinez/Benicia (Union Pacific RR) Bridge – (Benicia/Martinez)
  MHW     /   MLLW
135.0 FT  /  140.0 FT
 
Antioch Bridge – (Pittsburgh/Antioch)
132.0 FT – over 132’ need to confirm with pilots

Weather / Marine Zone Forecast

SAN FRANCISCO, CA WEATHER FORECAST:
 
Today
Sunny, with a high near 63. Light north wind becoming west 5 to 9 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 48. West wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. South wind 6 to 11 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Rain, mainly between 10pm and 4am. Low around 52. South southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Rain likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Light southwest wind becoming west 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
A slight chance of rain. Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of rain after 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Rain likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Sunday Night
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Monday
A chance of rain with a slight chance of drizzle. Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

Attachments

  • OpsDesk_MaxDrafts_Agent_PinolePoint_9415056_Dec2024 (1).pdf(16.5 KB )
  • OpsDesk_MaxDrafts_Agent_PinolePoint_9415056_Nov2024 (1).pdf(16.2 KB )

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