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Subject:CHARLESTON SC DAILY PORT UPDATE
Date:Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Priority:Normal
Notice:
PORT LIMITS/INFORMATION
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Maximum Depths - (Fresh)
Harbor Entrance - 47.0 ft
Main Channel - 45.0 ft

BERTH LIMITS/INFORMATION:
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Current maximum drafts allowed at berths:

Hess - Max draft - 40'00
Delfin - Max Draft - 42'00
Chem Marine - Max Draft - 38'00 MLW
Kinder Morgan - berth 1 - 40'00 - all vessel arrivals require tide
Kinder Morgan - berth 2 - 40'00
Kinder Morgan - berth 3 - 30'00"
Kinder Morgan - berth 4 - Max draft 40'00, tide needed for anything
deeper than 38'00
BP - Max draft 30'00" Low water
Wando Terminal - Max draft 43'00 MLW - tide needed for anything deeper
than
43'01" Max BM No restriction North
Charleston Terminal - Max draft 45'00 MLW - Max BM No restriction
CST - Max draft 45'00 MLW - Max BM No restrictions
Veterans Terminal 35' MLW tidal restricted
Nucor - Max draft 25'00 (movements daylight & tidal restricted), Max LOA
550', Max Beam 52'
Pier J Max Draft 30 FT
Per pilots - restrictions for Tanker movements:
Drafts of 38'00 or less may transit at anytime Drafts of 38'01 to 40'00 -
window: Start in 1 Hour before low water until 2 hours before high water
Drafts of 40'01 to 41'00 - window: start in 2 hours after low water until
2 hours before high water
Drafts of 41'01 to 42'00 - window: start in 3 hours after low water until
3 hours before high water

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VESSEL TRAFFIC:

KMI4 - CPO MALAYSIA - ANCHORED ETB 1800/28TH
CARONI PLAIN - ETA 1000/30TH
OSG 214 - ETA 4/1/2012
BOW EUROPE - ETA 4/9/2012

BP - TUG INTEGRITY & 650-4 - ETA 1015/29TH

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FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL FILING REQUIREMENTS:
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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 SCPA. All persons wanting unescorted access
to any vessel must have a valid TWIC.

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Current Articles:

Dear Friend,
Earlier this month, the South Carolina House of Representatives passed its
version of the state budget, setting aside $180 million toward the
Charleston Post 45 project's construction. This investment would cover the
state's 60 percent share of the estimated construction cost, and sends a
clear message that South Carolina is fully committed to our port system and
our state's economic future. This commitment has been widely celebrated
across the state (see the In the News section at left to read more).

Meanwhile, information gathering for the feasibility study continues. A
team of Corps ship simulation personnel is in Charleston this week,
compiling data and riding ships alongside our harbor pilots. This will help
them to better model Charleston's project by experiencing first-hand how
vessels sail in and out of our harbor.

Best Regards,
Jim Newsome
President & CEO

Grand Alliance Upsizes Ships
The Grand Alliance has upgraded its Atlantic Express Service (ATX),
deploying four larger, post-Panamax vessels on the North Europe service.

Charleston is the last U.S. port outbound on the service, signaling the
importance of Southeast exports to the trade.

"Large vessels are not only being deployed in the trade between Asia and
the U.S. East Coast," Jim Newsome said. "This represents the second carrier
grouping to deploy post-Panamax container vessels in the trade between the
U.S. and North Europe."

Charleston leads the European market among South Atlantic ports, with
approximately 36 percent of the port's container volume associated with
North Europe. Additionally, the port's deep shipping channels - the deepest
in the region today - allow more capability for post-Panamax calls.

Future Capacity for Big Ships

Work continues on the Navy Base Terminal, the only new, permitted port
facility under construction on the U.S. East and Gulf coasts. The Ports
Authority Board last week approved a $42.7-million project to begin placing
fill around the already constructed containment structure built toward the
shipping channel. The new terminal represents a 50% gain in Charleston's
container capacity, making the port well-prepared to handle the future
demands of the shipping industry.

Soybean Trade Expected to Benefit from Panama Canal Expansion

A study coordinated through the United Soybean Board indicates that
America's soybean farmers will benefit from the expansion of the Panama
Canal in 2014.

Currently, 44 percent of the nation's soybean exports travels through the
Panama Canal. That figure is expected to increase by 30 percent once the
third set of locks opens in two years. The expanded opportunity through the
Canal is expected to cut transportation costs for exporters and increase
their competitiveness in the global marketplace.

For additional information on the study, visit the United Soybean Board's
website.

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CURRENT ISSUES: None

FUTURE/ONGOING ISSUES:

4/10/12 - 1900 S.W.T. ANNUAL BANQUET
4/17/12 - 1700 COMMISSIONERS OF PILOTAGE MEETING
4/19/12 - TBA PROP DINNER
4/26/12 - 0800 NAV OPS MEETING

2018 - ETA FOR NEW CHARLESTON PORT TERMINAL TO BE COMPLETED

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SECURITY LEVEL: MARSEC 1
CURRENT HURRICANE STATUS - 5 / OFF SEASON

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Tides for Charleston (Customhouse Wharf) starting with July 21, 2011.
Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon
/Low Time Feet Sunset Visible

W 28 Low 6:23 AM 0.8 7:12 AM Set 12:22 AM 23
28 High 12:23 PM 4.4 7:37 PM Rise 10:45 AM
28 Low 6:24 PM 0.6

Th 29 High 12:36 AM 5.1 7:11 AM Set 1:12 AM 31
29 Low 7:08 AM 0.9 7:38 PM Rise 11:34 AM
29 High 1:09 PM 4.3
29 Low 7:13 PM 0.7

F 30 High 1:27 AM 5.1 7:09 AM Set 1:59 AM 40
30 Low 8:01 AM 1.0 7:39 PM Rise 12:28 PM
30 High 2:04 PM 4.3
30 Low 8:10 PM 0.8

Sa 31 High 2:25 AM 5.0 7:08 AM Set 2:43 AM 50
31 Low 9:00 AM 1.0 7:39 PM Rise 1:26 PM
31 High 3:06 PM 4.4
31 Low 9:14 PM 0.7

Su 1 High 3:28 AM 5.1 7:07 AM Set 3:25 AM 60
1 Low 10:00 AM 0.8 7:40 PM Rise 2:26 PM
1 High 4:09 PM 4.7
1 Low 10:19 PM 0.5

M 2 High 4:30 AM 5.3 7:06 AM Set 4:03 AM 70
2 Low 10:58 AM 0.5 7:41 PM Rise 3:28 PM
2 High 5:09 PM 5.0
2 Low 11:22 PM 0.2

Tu 3 High 5:28 AM 5.5 7:04 AM Set 4:41 AM 79
3 Low 11:52 AM 0.1 7:41 PM Rise 4:33 PM
3 High 6:05 PM 5.5

W 4 Low 12:20 AM -0.2 7:03 AM Set 5:17 AM 88
4 High 6:23 AM 5.7 7:42 PM Rise 5:39 PM
4 Low 12:43 PM -0.3
4 High 6:58 PM 6.0

Th 5 Low 1:15 AM -0.6 7:02 AM Set 5:54 AM 94
5 High 7:15 AM 5.8 7:43 PM Rise 6:47 PM
5 Low 1:32 PM -0.6
5 High 7:49 PM 6.4

F 6 Low 2:08 AM -0.8 7:00 AM Set 6:33 AM 98
6 High 8:06 AM 5.9 7:44 PM Rise 7:57 PM
6 Low 2:20 PM -0.9
6 High 8:40 PM 6.7

Sa 7 Low 3:00 AM -1.0 6:59 AM Set 7:16 AM 99
7 High 8:56 AM 5.9 7:44 PM Rise 9:09 PM
7 Low 3:09 PM -1.0
7 High 9:30 PM 6.8

Su 8 Low 3:52 AM -1.0 6:58 AM Set 8:02 AM 98
8 High 9:47 AM 5.8 7:45 PM Rise 10:19 PM
8 Low 3:58 PM -0.9
8 High 10:23 PM 6.8

M 9 Low 4:45 AM -0.8 6:57 AM Set 8:54 AM 93
9 High 10:39 AM 5.6 7:46 PM Rise 11:27 PM
9 Low 4:49 PM -0.7
9 High 11:17 PM 6.6

Tu 10 Low 5:38 AM -0.6 6:55 AM Set 9:52 AM 86
10 High 11:33 AM 5.4 7:46 PM
10 Low 5:43 PM -0.5

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MARINE WEATHER FORECAST:

Synopsis...HIGH PRESSURE WILL MOVE OUT INTO THE ATLANTIC TODAY...ALLOWING A
COLD FRONT TO APPROACH FROM THE NORTH THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT. THE
FRONT WILL STALL NEARBY ON FRIDAY AND DISSIPATE. AN AREA OF LOW PRESSURE
WILL MOVE THROUGH THE MID ATLANTIC STATES THIS WEEKEND...DRAGGING A COLD
FRONT THROUGH THE AREA SATURDAY NIGHT. WEAK HIGH PRESSURE WILL BUILD IN SUNDAY.
Today...SE winds 5 to 10 kt...becoming SW 10 to 15 kt this afternoon. Seas
2 to 3 ft.

Tonight...SW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

Thu...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A slight chance of showers in
the afternoon.

Thu Night...SW winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming N after midnight. Seas 2 to 3
ft. A slight chance of showers.

Fri...NE winds 10 to 15 kt...becoming SE 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 3 ft. A slight chance of showers in the morning.

Fri Night...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft... Building to 3 to 4 ft
after midnight. A slight chance of showers and tstms.

Sat...SW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.

Sat Night...W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.

Sun...W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. A slight chance of showers and tstms.

Sun Night...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 1 to 2 ft. A slight chance of showers
and tstms.
Notice posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Disclaimer
For quality assurance purposes please note well that while the above information is regularly vetted for accuracy it is not intended to replace the local knowledge or expertise pertaining to port conditions of our marine operations personnel. Port précis should always be verified by contacting the corresponding marine department of a particular location for the most up-to-date information.