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Subject:CHARLESTON SC DAILY PORT UPDATE
Date:Monday, February 02, 2009
Priority:Normal
Notice:URGENT INFORMATION - NONE

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:

Amerada Hess - Max draft of 40'00
Kinder Morgan - berth 1 - 40'00
Kinder Morgan - berth 2 - 40'00
Kinder Morgan - berth 3 - TBA
Kinder Morgan - berth 4 - Max draft 39'00, tide needed for anything
deeper than 36'00
BP - Max draft 32'6" Low water / Salt
Wando Terminal - Max draft 46'00 - Max BM 187'00
North Charleston Terminal - Max 42'00 - Max BM 187'00
CST - Max draft 47'00 - Max BM 187'00
Nucor - Max draft 25'00 (movements daylight & tidal restricted), Max LOA
450', Max Beam 52'

Per pilots - restrictions for Tanker movements:
Drafts of 36'00 or less may transit at anytime Drafts of 36'01 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

VESSEL TRAFFIC:
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KINDER MORGAN 4 - HARMEN OLDENDORFF - ETA 1800/2ND
BP - TUG INTEGRITY & 650-4 - ETA 2200/4TH

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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.

PRIOR TO ARRIVAL - as of 11/15 - Mandatory Right Whale reporting by all
vessels - for information - www.nmfs.noaa/pr/shipstrike.com

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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NEWS ARTICLES:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 29, 2009

Search Committee Formed for New Port CEO

Charleston, SC – A 13-member search committee including business leaders
and port stakeholders from across the state has been formed to find a new
president and CEO for the South Carolina State Ports Authority (SCSPA).



Bill H. Stern, a Columbia businessman and the vice chairman of the SCSPA,
will head the search committee, which represents a cross-section of
business, transportation, logistics and economic development.



“They are true leaders with a strong history of business accomplishments
and public service,” said Stern, who reached out for input on the search
process. “We are honored and humbled that they have agreed to serve for
this important task.”



In addition to Mr. Stern, the search committee members include:



Gayle O. Averyt, former chairman of Colonial Life & Accident Insurance
and previous member of the SCSPA board
Philip L. Byrd Sr., president of Bulldog Hiway Express and chairman of
the S.C. Trucking Association
S. Richard Hagins, retired Navy officer, small business owner and current
SCSPA Board member
Robert L. Harrison, former president of Stevens Shipping & Terminal Co.,
Inc.
William B. Hewitt, former and current CEO and chairman of several
corporations
Pamela P. Lackey, president of AT&T’s South Carolina operations and vice
chair of the South Carolina Centers of Economic Excellence
Mark W. Propst, plant manager of The Timken Company and past chairman of
the South Carolina Manufacturers Alliance
Douglas M. Robertson, former executive with several Fortune 500 companies
and current SCSPA Board member
Ambassador Robert V. Royall, former banking executive, Ambassador to
Tanzania, S.C. Secretary of Commerce and SCSPA chairman
Whitemarsh S. Smith III, president of the Charleston Branch Pilots
Association and the current treasurer of the SCSPA Board
Joe E. Taylor Jr., Gov. Mark Sanford’s Secretary of Commerce and former
president & CEO of Southland Log Homes
Ambassador David H. Wilkins, Ambassador to Canada, attorney and former
Speaker of the S.C. House of Representatives


Over the coming months, the committee will work to guide the search
process, identifying and recruiting potential candidates and considering
a search firm to assist with the effort. The group is expected to
recommend a candidate or candidates for final consideration by the SCSPA
Board.



“With the strength and expertise assembled around us on the search
committee, I’m confident we’ll find a candidate that meets the state’s
needs and will lead our vital port system,” said Stern.



“We will be looking for a leader that exhibits customer focus, vision, a
demonstrated track record of performance, and strong team building and
communication abilities,” said David J. Posek, chairman of the SCSPA
Board. “While we’re at an early stage, we have an exceptional committee
and expect considerable interest in the position,” said Posek.

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CURRENT ISSUES:

NONE

FUTURE/ONGOING ISSUES:

02/06/09 - Maritime Association Banquet
02/10/09 - 1145-0130 CWIT Luncheon
02/18/09 - 0815 Maritime Assoc. of SC Board Meeting
02/25/09 - Propeller Club Oyster Roast
03/10/09 - 1145-0130 CWIT Luncheon
04/14/09 - 1830 CWIT Soiree
05/12/09 - 1145-0130 CWIT Luncheon
2014 - ETA FOR NEW CHARLESTON PORT TERMINAL TO BE COMPLETED

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HURRICANE ALERT - 5 - OUT OF SEASON
SEAPORT SECURITY ALERT CURRENTLY AT YELLOW/ELEVEATED - MARSEC 1

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Tides for Charleston (Customhouse Wharf) starting with January 30, 2009.
Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon
/Low Time Feet Sunset Visible

M 2 High 12:04 AM 5.2 7:14 AM Set 12:17 AM 38
2 Low 6:39 AM 0.5 5:53 PM Rise 10:59 AM
2 High 12:28 PM 4.5
2 Low 6:53 PM -0.1

Tu 3 High 1:06 AM 5.3 7:13 AM Set 1:25 AM 49
3 Low 7:47 AM 0.6 5:54 PM Rise 11:42 AM
3 High 1:33 PM 4.3
3 Low 7:56 PM -0.1

W 4 High 2:16 AM 5.4 7:12 AM Set 2:33 AM 60
4 Low 8:59 AM 0.5 5:55 PM Rise 12:34 PM
4 High 2:45 PM 4.3
4 Low 9:04 PM -0.2

Th 5 High 3:30 AM 5.6 7:11 AM Set 3:41 AM 71
5 Low 10:08 AM 0.3 5:56 PM Rise 1:35 PM
5 High 3:58 PM 4.5
5 Low 10:12 PM -0.5

F 6 High 4:40 AM 5.8 7:11 AM Set 4:43 AM 81
6 Low 11:11 AM 0.0 5:57 PM Rise 2:44 PM
6 High 5:05 PM 4.8
6 Low 11:15 PM -0.8

Sa 7 High 5:43 AM 6.1 7:10 AM Set 5:37 AM 89
7 Low 12:08 PM -0.4 5:58 PM Rise 3:57 PM
7 High 6:06 PM 5.1

Su 8 Low 12:14 AM -1.1 7:09 AM Set 6:23 AM 95
8 High 6:40 AM 6.3 5:59 PM Rise 5:11 PM
8 Low 1:00 PM -0.6
8 High 7:03 PM 5.4

M 9 Low 1:10 AM -1.2 7:08 AM Set 7:03 AM 99
9 High 7:31 AM 6.3 6:00 PM Rise 6:22 PM
9 Low 1:49 PM -0.8
9 High 7:55 PM 5.7

Tu 10 Low 2:02 AM -1.3 7:07 AM Set 7:38 AM 99
10 High 8:19 AM 6.3 6:01 PM Rise 7:30 PM
10 Low 2:35 PM -0.9
10 High 8:45 PM 5.8

W 11 Low 2:52 AM -1.1 7:06 AM Set 8:09 AM 97
11 High 9:05 AM 6.0 6:02 PM Rise 8:36 PM
11 Low 3:19 PM -0.9
11 High 9:33 PM 5.8

Th 12 Low 3:42 AM -0.9 7:05 AM Set 8:39 AM 93
12 High 9:49 AM 5.7 6:03 PM Rise 9:39 PM
12 Low 4:03 PM -0.7
12 High 10:20 PM 5.7

F 13 Low 4:30 AM -0.5 7:04 AM Set 9:09 AM 86
13 High 10:32 AM 5.3 6:03 PM Rise 10:42 PM
13 Low 4:45 PM -0.4
13 High 11:07 PM 5.5

Sa 14 Low 5:20 AM -0.1 7:03 AM Set 9:40 AM 78
14 High 11:15 AM 4.9 6:04 PM Rise 11:43 PM
14 Low 5:28 PM -0.1
14 High 11:55 PM 5.3

Su 15 Low 6:11 AM 0.3 7:02 AM Set 10:14 AM 69
15 High 12:00 PM 4.5 6:05 PM
15 Low 6:13 PM 0.3

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MARINE FORCAST

WATERS FROM SOUTH SANTEE RIVER TO EDISTO BEACH SC OUT 20 NM-
WATERS FROM EDISTO BEACH SC TO SAVANNAH GA OUT 20 NM-
1006 AM EST MON FEB 2 2009

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON


THIS AFTERNOON
SW WINDS 5 TO 10 KT...BECOMING S LATE. SEAS 1 TO
2 FT.

TONIGHT
SW WINDS 10 KT...BECOMING W 15 TO 20 KT AFTER
MIDNIGHT...THEN INCREASING TO 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS TO 30 KT
LATE. SEAS 2 TO 3 FT...BUILDING TO 3 TO 4 FT AWAY FROM THE COAST
LATE. A CHANCE OF SHOWERS.

TUE
NW WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS TO 30 KT...DIMINISHING TO 15
TO 20 KT IN THE AFTERNOON. SEAS 3 TO 5 FT.

TUE NIGHT
W WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT...INCREASING
TO 25 TO 30 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KT AFTER MIDNIGHT. SEAS 3 TO 4
FT...BUILDING TO 4 TO 6 FT AFTER MIDNIGHT. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF
SHOWERS. A SLIGHT CHANCE OF SNOW SHOWERS AFTER MIDNIGHT.

WED
NW WINDS 20 TO 25 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KT...DIMINISHING
TO 15 TO 20 KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KT IN THE AFTERNOON. SEAS 4 TO
6 FT...SUBSIDING TO 3 TO 4 FT IN THE AFTERNOON.

WED NIGHT
NW WINDS 15 TO 20 KT. SEAS 3 TO 4 FT...SUBSIDING TO
2 TO 3 FT AFTER MIDNIGHT.

THU
N WINDS 10 TO 15 KT...BECOMING NW 5 TO 10 KT. SEAS 2 TO
3 FT...THEN 1 TO 2 FT.

FRI
W WINDS 10 KT. SEAS 1 TO 2 FT.
Notice posted on Monday, February 02, 2009

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.