Daily Update
Philadelphia / Delaware River & Bay
April 01, 2024
Notices
Port MARSEC Level 1
Local Time – GMT -4
Please note below updates as of 0900 hrs March 31st, 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
Marine Weather
ANZ400-020000-
702 AM EDT Mon Apr 1 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE COASTAL WATERS FROM SANDY HOOK NJ TO FENWICK
ISLAND DE AND FOR DELAWARE BAY...
A weak area of low pressure will track across our area through
midday before moving out to sea by later this afternoon. Another
low pressure system then tracks into the eastern Great Lakes
area later Tuesday into Wednesday, however a new low develops
near the Mid- Atlantic coast and strengthens Wednesday. This new
low continues to strengthen as it moves away Thursday and
Friday. High pressure should then start to build into our area
later Saturday into Sunday.
$$
ANZ454-020000-
Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-
702 AM EDT Mon Apr 1 2024
TODAY
SE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E 10 to 15 kt with gusts
up to 20 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. S
swell 2 to 3 ft at 5 seconds. Rain with a slight chance of tstms
this morning, then patchy drizzle early this afternoon. A chance
of rain this afternoon. Patchy fog early this afternoon. Patchy
fog late. Vsby 1 to 3 NM late this morning, decreasing to 1 NM or
less, increasing to 1 to 3 NM late.
TONIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. S swell 2 to 3 ft
at 5 seconds. Patchy fog. Rain likely after midnight. Vsby 1 to
3 NM in the evening.
TUE
E winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. SE swell 2 to 3 ft at 5 seconds.
Periods of rain. Vsby 1 to 3 NM, decreasing to 1 NM or less in
the afternoon.
TUE NIGHT
E winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft. SE swell 2 to 3 ft at 5 seconds. Rain likely in the
evening, then periods of rain after midnight.
WED
E winds around 15 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas
4 to 6 ft. SE swell 2 to 3 ft at 5 seconds. Periods of rain.
WED NIGHT
W winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft. SE swell 2 to 3 ft at 5 seconds. Rain likely, mainly
in the evening.
THU
W winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. A chance of showers.
FRI
NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
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