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WILMINGTON, NC

 

PORT LIMITS/INFORMATION (UPDATED 10/30/23)

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Maximum Depths - (Fresh)

Harbor Entrance - CHANNEL IS 42 FEET FRESH WATER BUT TO BE SAFE WE SAY 41 FEET FRESH WATER DUE TWO SPOTS IN  CHANNEL AT 41 FEET

Main Channel - 41.0 ft POWER LINES ARE NOW 212 FEET, LOCATED ABT 22 NMILES UP RIVER ON WAY TO WILMINGTON HARBOR

 

BERTH LIMITS/INFORMATION:

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Current maximum drafts allowed at berths:

 

ADM Terminal 34 ft Max Draft,  675 Max LOA Gold Bond Terminal Max Draft 34 ft Max LOA 600 ft

KINDER MORGAN RIVERROAD MAX DRAFT 38 FEET

AXION/CHEMSERVE WILMINGTON/ Koch / Amoco / Mobil Oil Terminal Max Draft 37 ft Max LOA 700 ft

Apex Terminal Max Draft 37’00 (UPDATED 1/18/24) Ft Max ANYTIME LOA 800’

KINDER MORGAN WOODBINE/ (04/14/23) MAX DWT 43500 -  MAX LOA 750 FEET – MAX DRAFT 38 FEET IN MAX DRAFT (VESSEL WITH DRAFT OF MORE THAN 34 FEET SHOULD ARRIVE OFF BERTH ONE(1) HR. BEFORE HIGH WATER) - STARBOARD SIDE TO

Chemserve  - 37 ft Max -  LOA 700’ - DISCHARGE RATE FOR UAN SOLUTION –500 LIQUID S/T PER HR 1 EIGHT INCH HOSE BUCKEYE TERMINAL MAX ALLOWABLE DRAFT – (03/08/23)

BUCKEYE 25’ MLW FT FRESH WATER REDUCED BY 9” EACH MONTH AFTER THAT / MAX LOA 770’  -  2X8” HOSES (1XGAS, 1XULSD)

Colonial Terminal Max Draft 35’00 ft Max LOA 700 ft (UPDATED 04/28/23)

Kinder Morgan Terminal Max Draft 31 ft Max LOA 600 x 106  -  Mariners are advised that the CSX Hilton Railroad Bridge is not operating as published due to electrical damage from possible lightning strike on July 8, 2022. The bridge is currently in the closed-to-navigation position. Crews are assessing the extent of the damage and will provide an estimated repair time as soon as they are able. The bridge has vertical clearance in the closed position of 6 feet above mean high water. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time. The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies until repaired.

South Wilmington Terminal (Exxon) – Max draft 38’00; Max LOA 800’

Carolina Marine Terminal – Max draft 38’00 ; Max LOA 675 (updated 01/08/24)’ – possible deeper draft on a vessel by vessel basis

PORT DOCK 1 - MAX DRAFT ON ARRIVAL 41 FEET FRESH WATER ON HIGH TIDE MAX DRAFT ON DEPARTURE 40 FEET FRESH WATER ON HIGH TIDE WILMINGTON NORTH CAROLINA MAX PANAMA SIZE VESSEL – 1150’ x 150’

KMI 6TH STREET CLOSED - NO TRANSIT PASSED CAPE FEAR M. BRIDGE - FOR RIVER TRAFFIC LIKE SHIPS ONLY SMALL CRAFTS

 

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SCHEDULE TO ESTABLISH BOARD TIME ON DEEP ARRIVALS (CONFIRMED 10/30/23)

                                                                       

June 1, 2017

 

-             Nothing in this schedule shall be interpreted as limiting the pilot, vessel master, or facility operator from taking additional actions necessary to increase the level of care that ensures a vessel’s safe transit and mooring.

-             Time limits subject to change due to weather conditions, underpowered vessels, vessels with limited handling abilities or emergencies.

-             Vessels 38 feet and less move on any tide time at pilot’s discretion

 

SHIPS FRESH WATER DRAFT            AS EARLY AS                         LATE AS

                                                                  SOUTHPORT                           SOUTHPORT

                                                               LOW TIDE PLUS                   HIGH TIDE PLUS

 

38’01” thru 38’11”……….…………….. 1:10………………………………0:30 39’00” thru 39’11”………………………2:00……………………………….0:20

40’00” thru 40’05”………………………2:40……………………………… 0:10 40’06” thru 40’11” …………………….. 3:10 ……………………………… 0:00 41’00” thru 41’05” …………………….. 3:40  …    0:10 BEFORE HIGH TIDE 41’06” thru 42’00” 1:20 BEFORE HIGH TIDE TO 0:20 BEFORE HIGH TIDE

 

SCHEDULE TO ESTABLISH BOARD TIME ON DEEP SAILINGS FROM WILMINGTON 

 

June 1, 2017

 

-             Nothing in this schedule shall be interpreted as limiting the pilot, vessel master, or facility operator from taking additional actions necessary to increase the level of care that ensures a vessel’s safe transit and mooring.

-             Time limits subject to change due to weather conditions, low powered vessels or emergencies.

-             Vessels 38’00” and less move on any tide time at pilot’s discretion

                                                  (PORT SIDE TO)

 

                                                            

                                                              AS EARLY AS                               AS LATE AS

                                                              WILMINGTON                           WILMINGTON SHIP’S FRESH WATER DRAFT        HIGH TIDE MINUS/BEFORE       HIGH TIDE                                               

                                                                            

38’01” thru 38’05” ……………………………..    5:00 ……………………………………….     HIGH TIDE 38’06” thru 38’11” ……………………………..    4:30 ……………………………………….     1:00 (before) 39’00” thru 39’05”  …………………………….    4:00  ………………………………………     1:30 (before) 39’06” thru 39’11”  …………………………….    3:30  ………………………………………     2:00 (before) 40’00” thru 40’06”  …………………………….    3:00  ………………………………………     2:30 (before)                                   

 

 

                                                          (STARBOARD SIDE TO)

 

                                                               AS EARLY AS                              AS LATE AS

                                                              WILMINGTON                           WILMINGTON SHIP’S FRESH WATER DRAFT        HIGH TIDE MINUS/BEFORE       HIGH TIDE                                                

                                                                            

38’01” thru 38’05” ……………………………..    5:30 ……………………………………….     0:30 (before) 38’06” thru 38’11” ……………………………..    5:00 ……………………………………….     1:30 (before) 39’00” thru 39’05”  …………………………….    4:30  ………………………………………     2:00 (before) 39’06” thru 39’11”  …………………………….    4:00  ………………………………………     2:30 (before) 40’00” thru 40’06” ……………………………..    3:30  ………………………………………     3:00 (before)

 

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VESSEL TRAFFIC (TANKERS):   IN – NONE

 

DUE –  ARDMORE DAUNTLESS, SAKURA BELLE, SUNRISE RAY, CHAMPION ISTRA

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FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL FILING REQUIREMENTS:

 

96 Hours - advance notice of arrival required by USCG

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.  Bond must be filed for Foreign flag vessels or U.S. flag arriving with foreign cargo aboard.  24 Hours - advance notice to Pilots

24 Hours - advance fax of crew list and approved visitors required by Terminal.

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

Port Security - All persons doing business within Port Authority property must have security pass from NCSPA.  All persons wanting unescorted access to any vessel must have a valid TWIC.

IN PROGRESS THROUGH 04/30/24 – RIGHT WHALE SPEED RESTRICTIONS  

 

NEW STATE/CBP REQUIREMENT FOR CREW GUARDS AT GANGWAY – ***Effective immediately all arriving vessels into the Port of Wilmington, North Carolina will double the Vessels Gangway watch for the vessels entire stay, 24/7. At no time will the Gangway be left unattended.  At all times there will be a minimum of two Crewmembers at the Security Podium, with an operational radio, and visual of the Gangway.   The piers to be included are any pier within the Cape Fear Region, just not the Port of Wilmington.  Inform the Ship’s Captain that a roving crewmember (s) may be required in addition to doubling the watch, and/or raising the Gangway unless its ships work only.

 

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Current Articles: NONE

 

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CURRENT EVENTS:   IN PROGRESS THROUGH JUNE 2024 – DREDGING OPERATIONS – AS PER  MSIB 039-23  

 

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FUTURE EVENTS:  NONE

 

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SECURITY LEVEL: MARSEC 1

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HURRICANE ALERT LEVEL:  5/OUT OF SEASON

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