Daily Update
Philadelphia / Delaware River & Bay
March 29, 2024
Notices
Port MARSEC Level 1
Local Time – GMT -4
UPDATE: Baltimore - Key Bridge Incident as of 0900 hrs March 29th, 2024:
- Currently, it is uncertain how long port movements will be suspended. Prolonged delays are expected due to the magnitude of the situation.
- Local Pilots have advised that vessels currently anchored at Annapolis are not movement restricted and are able to sail, provided that USCG and USCBP formalities are completed with each respective agency.
- Local Pilots have advised that Tradepoint Atlantic Terminal is currently not movement restricted. The channel to TPA berth(s) is outside of the USCG Safety Zone presently in effect, subject to change.
We will pass on information concerning resumption of vessel movements as soon as it’s provided to us by the Maryland Pilots and port authorities.
In the meantime, please find the attached/below current Sector Maryland NCR port condition update:
Sector Maryland NCR: Port Condition: Closed [Please see attached MSIB 036-24]
Effective immediately a safety zone is established for all navigable waters of the Chesapeake Bay within a 2000-yard radius of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The 948-foot Singapore-flagged vessel DALI struck the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024.
Please also reference the below website with up-to-date information regarding the response efforts of the Key Bridge Incident:
As advised, the timeline for resuming regular port operations uncertain and determined basis the information available by local authorities, and we expect this incident will affect port traffic for some time. Therefore, prospective berthing for future vessels is very unclear.
Our team is closely monitoring this situation and are actively communicating with local authorities and port officials to ensure we are as updated as possible.
We will continue to provide updates as new information becomes available.
Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions concerning the situation and we will assist as best as possible.
Tides / Currents
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.
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
0634 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
ANZ454-301034-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
0634 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters
adjacent to the mouth of Delaware Bay out 20 nm.
.DAY ONE...Through tonight.
There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.
Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast on Wednesday.
Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast on Thursday.
Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on
potential weather hazards.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to standard operating procedures.
$$
Small Craft Advisory
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
557 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
ANZ453>455-292300-
/O.CAN.KPHI.GL.W.0014.000000T0000Z-240329T1400Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0035.240329T0957Z-240330T1000Z/
Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-
557 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING IS CANCELLED...
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 3 to 6 ft.
* WHERE...Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out
20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out
20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island
DE out 20 nm.
* WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A few gusts near 35 kts are possible early
this morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Marine Weather
ANZ400-300300-
1002 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE COASTAL WATERS FROM SANDY HOOK NJ TO FENWICK
ISLAND DE AND FOR DELAWARE BAY...
Low pressure moves up toward Nova Scotia early this morning as
cold front moves off the coast, then high pressure briefly
builds in later today. A weak clipper system passes through late
on Saturday with drying expected on Sunday. An area of low
pressure will develop over the Central Plains on Monday with a
warm front extending east into the Mid- Atlantic. This will lead
to unsettled conditions through at least the middle portion of
next week before drying out on Thursday.
$$
ANZ454-300300-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
1002 AM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
REST OF TODAY
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
Seas 5 to 6 ft. NW swell 2 to 4 ft at 8 seconds.
TONIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to
6 ft. NW swell 2 to 3 ft at 7 seconds.
SAT
NW winds around 15 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas
3 to 5 ft. N swell around 2 ft at 6 seconds in the morning,
becoming light.
SAT NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. SE swell
around 2 ft at 8 seconds.
SUN
W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. SE swell around 2 ft at 9 seconds.
SUN NIGHT
N winds around 5 kt, becoming E after midnight. Seas
2 to 3 ft. SE swell around 2 ft at 9 seconds in the evening,
becoming light. Rain likely after midnight.
MON
E winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Rain likely through
the day, then rain through the night.
TUE
SE winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W after midnight. Seas 3 to
5 ft. Rain.
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