Daily Update
Philadelphia / Delaware River & Bay
March 11, 2024
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
Gale Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
303 AM EDT Mon Mar 11 2024
ANZ450>455-112200-
/O.CON.KPHI.GL.W.0011.000000T0000Z-240311T2200Z/
Coastal waters from Sandy Hook to Manasquan Inlet NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out
20 nm-
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
303 AM EDT Mon Mar 11 2024
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 5 to 7 ft.
* WHERE...The Atlantic coastal waters of New Jersey and Delaware.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Marine Weather
Marine Weather
ANZ400-120000-
702 AM EDT Mon Mar 11 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE COASTAL WATERS FROM SANDY HOOK NJ TO FENWICK
ISLAND DE AND FOR DELAWARE BAY...
Intense low pressure will slowly move across parts of the
Canadian Maritimes today into tonight. High pressure builds to
our west and south through Tuesday before shifting offshore into
Wednesday. Low pressure will pass north of the area later
Thursday. A cold front will cross the area Friday with another
low pressure passing to the south Friday night. Canadian high
pressure builds in briefly Saturday before another system
possibly approaches Sunday.
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ANZ454-120000-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
702 AM EDT Mon Mar 11 2024
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT THIS EVENING
TODAY
NW winds 30 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt, becoming W
25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt late. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
TONIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after
midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft, subsiding to 3 to
4 ft after midnight. E swell around 2 ft at 6 seconds.
TUE
W winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, diminishing
to around 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. E swell around
2 ft at 5 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. E swell around
2 ft at 3 seconds.
WED
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Waves
around 2 ft or less, then around 2 ft in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. S swell
around 2 ft at 4 seconds in the evening, becoming light.
THU
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
FRI
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N after midnight. Seas 2 to
3 ft. Showers likely through the night.
Port / Terminal Restrictions
Moran Shipping Agencies in Port Philadelphia / Wilmington, De.
Port MARSEC Level 1
Local Time – GMT -5
Maritime Operations Committee
Maritime Exchange Navigation Group
The Maritime Exchange is forwarding the following USCG MSIB for your information.
MSIB 03-24 PHILADELPHIA TO SEA MAINTENANCE DREDGING (UPDATE 1)
The Captain of the Port (COTP), Delaware Bay, is notifying mariners of maintenance dredging being conducted in Marcus Hook Range and Marcus Hook Anchorage (No. 7) on the Delaware River from February 4, 2024 through approximately April 30, 2024.
Safety zone one includes all the waters within a 250 yard radius of all associated dredge equipment operating in or around Marcus Hook Range.
Safety zone two includes all the waters of Marcus Hook Anchorage (No. 7) found in 33 CFR 110.157 (a) (8).
Vessels wishing to transit through safety zones one and/or two may do so if they can make satisfactory passing arrangements with the dredge CHARLESTON, in accordance with the Inland Navigational Rules in 33 Code of Federal Regulations Subchapter E via VHF-FM channel 13 or 16 at least one hour prior to arrival.
Vessels desiring to anchor within Marcus Hook Anchorage must obtain permission from the COTP at least 24 hours in advance, at 215-271-4807. The COTP will permit one vessel at a time on a “first come, first served” basis in the upper portion of the anchorage, with preference given to those vessels greater than 650’ in overall length. The maritime public will be notified of any changes to vessel traffic patterns or availability of Marcus Hook Anchorage via subsequent updates to this MSIB and Broadcast Notice to Mariners.
Normally, Marcus Hook Anchorage is a 48-hour anchorage; however, vessels will not be permitted to occupy the anchorage beyond 12 hours during this time.
Vessels that require an examination by the Public Health Service, Customs or Immigration authorities will be directed to an anchorage for the required inspection by the COTP. Vessels are encouraged to use Mantua Creek Anchorage (No. 9), Naval Base, Philadelphia Anchorage (No. 10), and Deepwater Point Anchorage (No. 6) as alternatives.
If there are any questions regarding the contents of this bulletin or expectations of the Captain of the Port, please contact (215) 271-4807.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Draft information
Draft information
37’ - 40’ outbound from Packer Avenue including Beckett Street
- Use reference station Philadelphia.
- Vessels may sail 3 hours before low water and up until 1.5 hours after low water at Philadelphia.
37’ - 40’ outbound from Paulsboro
- Please use reference station Marcus Hook.
- Vessels may sail from Paulsboro 1 hour before low water up until 3 hours after low water at Marcus Hook.
37’ - 40’ outbound from Marcus Hook (anchorage or berth)
- Please use reference station Marcus Hook.
