PORT OF TAMPA, FL

 

TAMPA HARBOR –

-----------------------

Maximum Depths - (Brackish)

Harbor entrance – 39’08 MLW plus tide

Main Channel – 39’08

Vertical Clearance – Sunshine Skyway Bridge – 180’00

 

TERMINAL LIMITS/INFORMATION (updated 03/07/24)

---------------------------

Maximum drafts allowed alongside berths:

 

Aids to navigation have been corrected, Big Bend, Redwing and Teco can dock in daylight or night. – Currently there is a restriction of daylight due to dredging

 

AMOCO/BP - 31'09" anytime, max 34'08" with tide

CITGO – Max 34-08" + Tide

CHEVRONTEXACO – 31-01 anytime, max 32'04 with tide

MARATHON OIL – 35-01 plus tide

MOTIVA – Max draft 31’00” – Max LOA 720’00 – Max BCM 340’ Max Displacement 55000 MT, Max beam 106 - hoses 3x8 gasoline, 1x8 diesel, 1x8 ethanol  

BUCKEYE – 33’01 Plus tide (Former Hess berth)  (UPDATED 10/29/22)

TAMPA PORT SERVICES AMMONIA -  36-00 (UPDATED 10/29/22)

KMI PLX Loading – 33-09 +/- tide

KMI PLX WAITING – 33’08 +/- tide (UPDATED 03/09/23)

 

TPA 24 – 34’08

TPA 23 – 34’10 +/- TIDE

TPA 22 – 34’08

TPA 30 – 43’09

TPA 208 – 34’08

TPA 209 – 34’10

TPA 210 – 36’03

TPA 211 – 44’02

TPA 212 – 44’03

TPA 213 – 43’05

TPA 219 – 43’05

TPA 220 – 41’08

TPA 222 – 45’04

TPA 223 – 41’04

TPA 227 – 40’09 – BCM MAX 450

TPA 245 -            N 33’03 (UPDATED 03/01/24)

                              S 33’08 (UPDATED 03/01/24)

 

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

VESSEL TRAFFIC –  IN – ATTACHED  

 

DUE:  ATTACHED  

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL FILING REQUIREMENTS

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

96 Hours - advance notice of arrival required by USCG

72 Hours - The Harbormasters office requires a 72 hour minimum notice of a vessel arrival. Any time less than 72 hours will be considered short notice and could result in vessel's delay to berth.

48 Hours - advance receipt of crew list by Immigration for any vessel arriving from a foreign port, or arriving coast wise with detained crew.

24 Hours (minimum) - Foreign cargo must have manifest submitted to Customs & Border Patrol AMS.

24 Hours - advance fax of crew list and approved visitors required by Port Security Officer.

72 Hours - post port call, the Port Authority requires bill of lading figures for all bulk cargo.

Port Security - All persons doing ship’s business within the Port of Tampa must have TWIC and a Port-issued ID badge.  Anyone not having one or both, will need to be escorted.  Vehicles must have permanent company markings to be allowed onto any terminal.

======================================================================================

NEWS ARTICLES:   (03/15/24) Weekly Update from Port Tampa Bay - A message from Port Tampa Bay to our customers, tenants and community

 

Port Tampa Bay leaders take part in Southern Exposure Conference

Port Tampa Bay participated in this year's Southern Exposure conference, hosted by the Southeast Produce Council and held at the Tampa Convention Center. The Tampa Bay/Orlando I-4 Corridor Region is Florida’s largest and fastest-growing market and is home to the largest and fastest-growing concentration of distribution centers in the state.

The region is also located at the heart of Florida’s agriculture industry and is home to the state’s largest cluster for the grocery, food, and beverage sector. During the same week as the conference, the port hosted executives of the International Fresh Produce Association.

Learn More: https://www.porttb.com/plrs-refrigerated-warehouse

 

Port Tampa Bay will be hosting its 12th annual Hurricane Preparedness Exercise on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. This year, there will be a presentation by the National Weather Service which will educate attendees on services and products that are available during the approach of a storm, what they are, and how they can be used. The National Weather Service will also lead the discussion on past seasons, the outlook for the upcoming season, useful storm product updates, and provide a thought-provoking Situational Storm Scenario.  

 

Each year, the Hurricane Preparedness Exercise is held with the National Weather Service to refine and improve our response to a storm. The port invites several external partners including the United States Coast Guard; Customs, Border and Protection; Hillsborough Sheriff’s Office; CSX Railroad; various tug companies; and port tenants, among others. The meeting is open to the public and designed to help several emergency response agencies talk through a response to a severe storm.

 

The National Weather Service will also lead the discussion on other weather events, such as strong fronts (which have the potential to cause damage locally and disrupt shipping), as well as fog events, and low-water warnings. As we approach hurricane season, Port Tampa Bay will continue to minimize risks and increase emergency preparedness to keep our communities running and our citizens safe.

 

Port Tampa Bay is honored to serve the state, our community, and most importantly, you – our neighbors. As a community, we are stronger together.

 

======================================================================================

CURRENT ISSUES:   03/19/24 – Tampa Port Authority meeting - March 19, 2024: Port Tampa Bay Board Meeting

Mar 19 2024 09:30 AM - 11:30 AM -  The regular business meeting of the Tampa Port Authority, d/b/a Port Tampa Bay, Board of Commissioners meeting will be held in person at PORT TAMPA BAY'S JOSEPH GARCIA INTERNATIONAL CENTER (1101 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602).  Anyone who wishes to speak during the meeting may do so by signing the Public Comments sign-in sheet that will be provided near the entrance of the Boardroom on the meeting day. The Chair will call on speakers by name in the order in which they have completed the online Public Comment Form. Up to three (3) minutes are allowed for each speaker. 

A copy of the current agenda and supporting documents are posted approximately seven days before the Board meeting on the PTB website:  https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1448. (Past meeting agendas can also be accessed through the same link.) The Board meeting Agenda is subject to change until the time of the Board Meeting.  The Agenda posted on the web should not be relied on as the final and official document.  Persons desiring additional information should contact Lynn Reece at Port Tampa Bay, via telephone at (813) 905-5130 or email at cheryllreece@tampaport.com.

If you have any questions, please contact Lynn Reece in advance of the meeting by emailing cheryllreece@tampaport.com or by calling (813) 905-5130.

 

======================================================================================

FUTURE ISSUES:    03/26/24 – PROPELLER CLUB - Annual Shrimperoo  It's that time of year! Please join us on Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at CT2 for our all-you-can-eat Shrimp and Oyster Festival!  Tuesday, March 26 · 5:30 - 9pm EDT

 

04/16/24 – 0830 – TPA MONTHLY MEEING

04/16/24 - 1730 – PROPELLER CLUB - April - Steak & Corn 2024 - You're invited to our annual Steak & Corn Dinner, featuring catering by Gaston's Culinary Services on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at the ESC Shrine Center.

This event will include a panel conversation, delicious steak, roasted corn & fixins' buffet, cocktails and networking!  5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Roasted Corn on the Cob & Complimentary Cocktail Hour

 

‍

=======================================================================================

Security level:  MARSEC 1

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------