PORT LIMITS/INFORMATION
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Maximum Depths - (Fresh)
Harbor Entrance - 41.0 ft
Main Channel - 41.0 ft
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 35’ 4” Ft Max ANYTIME LOA 800’
KINDER MORGAN WOODBINE/ Paktank Terminal Max Draft 38 ft Max LOA 750 ft
Chemserve - 37 ft Max - LOA 700’ - DISCHARGE RATE FOR UAN SOLUTION –500 LIQUID S/T PER HR 1 EIGHT INCH HOSE
Buckeye Terminal Max Draft - 02/2018 draft 33.50 reduce by 9” each month
Colonial Terminal Max Draft 33 ft Max LOA 700 ft
Kinder Morgan Terminal Max Draft 31 ft Max LOA 600 x 106
South Wilmington Terminal (Exxon) – Max draft 38’00; Max LOA 800’
Carolina Marine Terminal – Max draft 38’00 (1/2018); Max LOA 800’ – 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’
SCHEDULE TO ESTABLISH BOARD TIME ON DEEP ARRIVALS (CONFIRMED 11/17/18)
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: TODAY – LAS CUEVAS
12/31 – GLV PETROCHEM PRODUCER
01/25 – FPT CHEMICAL TRANSPORTER
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FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL FILING REQUIREMENTS:
RIGHT WHALE SEASON - Compliance with Mandatory Ship Reporting (MSR) Requirements: MSR is required for vessels of at least 300 gross tons (including tugs with a combined tug & barge gross tonnage
above 300 gross tons), who enter the WHALESSOUTH area between November 15th and April 15th. The WHALESSOUTH area extends from the shoreline east to longitude 80°51.6’W with the southern & northern boundaries at latitude 30°00’N and 31°27’N.,
respectively. This area includes the ports of Brunswick, Fernandina and Jacksonville. Reporting is required as the vessel enters the WHALESSOUTH zone.
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.
Current Articles: NONE
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CURRENT EVENTS: NONE
FUTURE EVENTS – NONE
SECURITY LEVEL: MARSEC 1
HURRICANE ALERT LEVEL:
5/OUT OF SEASON
Tides for Wilmington NC
Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon
/Low Time Feet Sunset Visible
DECMEBER 2018
F 28 High 2:05 AM 4.3 7:17 AM Set 11:56 AM 67
28 Low 8:34 AM -0.1 5:10 PM
28 High 2:28 PM 4.6
28 Low 9:14 PM -0.2
Sa 29 High 3:04 AM 4.4 7:17 AM Rise 12:00 AM 56
29 Low 9:36 AM 0.0 5:11 PM Set 12:31 PM
29 High 3:24 PM 4.4
29 Low 10:10 PM -0.2
Su 30 High 4:02 AM 4.4 7:17 AM Rise 1:03 AM 45
30 Low 10:37 AM 0.0 5:12 PM Set 1:04 PM
30 High 4:19 PM 4.3
30 Low 11:05 PM -0.3
M 31 High 4:58 AM 4.5 7:18 AM Rise 2:05 AM 35
31 Low 11:37 AM -0.1 5:12 PM Set 1:39 PM
31 High 5:13 PM 4.2
31 Low 11:58 PM -0.4
JANUARY 2019
Tu 1 High 5:52 AM 4.6 7:18 AM Rise 3:06 AM 25
1 Low 12:32 PM -0.1 5:13 PM Set 2:14 PM
1 High 6:04 PM 4.2
W 2 Low 12:47 AM -0.4 7:18 AM Rise 4:05 AM 16
2 High 6:45 AM 4.7 5:14 PM Set 2:52 PM
2 Low 1:25 PM -0.1
2 High 6:56 PM 4.2
Th 3 Low 1:37 AM -0.4 7:18 AM Rise 5:04 AM 10
3 High 7:34 AM 4.8 5:15 PM Set 3:34 PM
3 Low 2:16 PM -0.1
3 High 7:45 PM 4.2
F 4 Low 2:24 AM -0.3 7:18 AM Rise 6:00 AM 4
4 High 8:21 AM 4.8 5:15 PM Set 4:19 PM
4 Low 3:04 PM -0.1
4 High 8:31 PM 4.1
Sa 5 Low 3:09 AM -0.2 7:18 AM Rise 6:53 AM 1
5 High 9:05 AM 4.7 5:16 PM Set 5:07 PM
5 Low 3:49 PM 0.0
5 High 9:15 PM 4.1
Su 6 Low 3:52 AM -0.1 7:18 AM Rise 7:41 AM 0
6 High 9:47 AM 4.7 5:17 PM Set 5:59 PM
6 Low 4:32 PM 0.0
6 High 9:58 PM 4.0
M 7 Low 4:32 AM 0.0 7:18 AM Rise 8:25 AM 0
7 High 10:27 AM 4.6 5:18 PM Set 6:52 PM
7 Low 5:12 PM 0.1
7 High 10:38 PM 3.9
Tu 8 Low 5:09 AM 0.1 7:18 AM Rise 9:05 AM 2
8 High 11:06 AM 4.4 5:19 PM Set 7:46 PM
8 Low 5:49 PM 0.2
8 High 11:17 PM 3.8
W 9 Low 5:43 AM 0.2 7:18 AM Rise 9:41 AM 6
9 High 11:42 AM 4.3 5:20 PM Set 8:41 PM
9 Low 6:24 PM 0.3
9 High 11:52 PM 3.7
Th 10 Low 6:16 AM 0.2 7:18 AM Rise 10:14 AM 12
10 High 12:15 PM 4.2 5:20 PM Set 9:35 PM
10 Low 6:56 PM 0.4
F 11 High 12:21 AM 3.7 7:18 AM Rise 10:45 AM 18
11 Low 6:50 AM 0.3 5:21 PM Set 10:30 PM
11 High 12:44 PM 4.1
11 Low 7:28 PM 0.4
Sa 12 High 12:49 AM 3.7 7:18 AM Rise 11:15 AM 26
12 Low 7:31 AM 0.4 5:22 PM Set 11:25 PM
12 High 1:18 PM 4.0
12 Low 8:04 PM 0.3
Su 13 High 1:31 AM 3.8 7:18 AM Rise 11:45 AM 35
13 Low 8:24 AM 0.5 5:23 PM
13 High 2:05 PM 3.9
13 Low 8:49 PM 0.3
M 14 High 2:24 AM 3.9 7:18 AM Set 12:22 AM 45
14 Low 9:33 AM 0.6 5:24 PM Rise 12:16 PM
14 High 3:02 PM 3.9
14 Low 9:45 PM 0.3
Tu 15 High 3:26 AM 4.0 7:18 AM Set 1:20 AM 55
15 Low 10:46 AM 0.6 5:25 PM Rise 12:50 PM
15 High 4:05 PM 3.8
15 Low 10:48 PM 0.2
W 16 High 4:33 AM 4.2 7:17 AM Set 2:22 AM 65
16 Low 11:53 AM 0.5 5:26 PM Rise 1:27 PM
16 High 5:10 PM 3.9
16 Low 11:52 PM 0.1
Th 17 High 5:41 AM 4.4 7:17 AM Set 3:26 AM 75
17 Low 12:55 PM 0.3 5:27 PM Rise 2:11 PM
17 High 6:12 PM 4.0
F 18 Low 12:53 AM -0.1 7:17 AM Set 4:32 AM 84
18 High 6:45 AM 4.6 5:28 PM Rise 3:02 PM
18 Low 1:53 PM 0.2
18 High 7:11 PM 4.1
Sa 19 Low 1:52 AM -0.2 7:16 AM Set 5:37 AM 91
19 High 7:44 AM 4.9 5:29 PM Rise 4:01 PM
19 Low 2:49 PM 0.0
19 High 8:07 PM 4.3
Su 20 Low 2:50 AM -0.4 7:16 AM Set 6:40 AM 97
20 High 8:39 AM 5.0 5:30 PM Rise 5:07 PM
20 Low 3:42 PM -0.1
20 High 9:01 PM 4.4
M 21 Low 3:45 AM -0.5 7:16 AM Set 7:37 AM 99
21 High 9:33 AM 5.2 5:31 PM Rise 6:17 PM
21 Low 4:33 PM -0.3
21 High 9:54 PM 4.6
Tu 22 Low 4:38 AM -0.6 7:15 AM Set 8:28 AM 99
22 High 10:26 AM 5.2 5:32 PM Rise 7:29 PM
22 Low 5:23 PM -0.3
22 High 10:49 PM 4.6
W 23 Low 5:31 AM -0.6 7:15 AM Set 9:13 AM 96
23 High 11:20 AM 5.1 5:33 PM Rise 8:39 PM
23 Low 6:12 PM -0.4
23 High 11:47 PM 4.6
Th 24 Low 6:24 AM -0.5 7:14 AM Set 9:53 AM 90
24 High 12:15 PM 5.0 5:34 PM Rise 9:48 PM
24 Low 7:01 PM -0.3
F 25 High 12:45 AM 4.6 7:14 AM Set 10:30 AM 82
25 Low 7:18 AM -0.4 5:35 PM Rise 10:54 PM
25 High 1:10 PM 4.8
25 Low 7:51 PM -0.3
Sa 26 High 1:43 AM 4.6 7:13 AM Set 11:05 AM 72
26 Low 8:14 AM -0.2 5:36 PM Rise 11:57 PM
26 High 2:04 PM 4.6
26 Low 8:43 PM -0.2
Su 27 High 2:39 AM 4.6 7:12 AM Set 11:40 AM 61
27 Low 9:12 AM 0.0 5:37 PM
27 High 2:57 PM 4.4
27 Low 9:37 PM -0.1
M 28 High 3:35 AM 4.6 7:12 AM Rise 12:59 AM 51
28 Low 10:12 AM 0.1 5:38 PM Set 12:15 PM
28 High 3:50 PM 4.2
28 Low 10:32 PM -0.1
Tu 29 High 4:30 AM 4.5 7:11 AM Rise 2:00 AM 40
29 Low 11:10 AM 0.1 5:39 PM Set 12:53 PM
29 High 4:44 PM 4.1
29 Low 11:26 PM -0.1
W 30 High 5:24 AM 4.5 7:11 AM Rise 2:58 AM 30
30 Low 12:06 PM 0.1 5:40 PM Set 1:33 PM
30 High 5:38 PM 4.1
Th 31 Low 12:19 AM -0.1 7:10 AM Rise 3:55 AM 22
31 High 6:18 AM 4.6 5:41 PM Set 2:17 PM
31 Low 12:59 PM 0.1
31 High 6:31 PM 4.1
FEBRUARY 2019
F 1 Low 1:09 AM -0.1 7:09 AM Rise 4:48 AM 14
1 High 7:09 AM 4.6 5:42 PM Set 3:04 PM
1 Low 1:50 PM 0.1
1 High 7:21 PM 4.1
Sa 2 Low 1:58 AM -0.1 7:08 AM Rise 5:38 AM 8
2 High 7:57 AM 4.6 5:43 PM Set 3:54 PM
2 Low 2:37 PM 0.1
2 High 8:09 PM 4.2
Su 3 Low 2:44 AM 0.0 7:08 AM Rise 6:23 AM 3
3 High 8:42 AM 4.7 5:44 PM Set 4:47 PM
3 Low 3:22 PM 0.1
MARINE FORECAST: 2NM E 5 Mile Boxcars MR
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Marine Zone Forecast
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING...
Synopsis: AMZ200-282315- 1006 AM EST Fri Dec 28 2018 .Synopsis for coastal waters from Surf City North Carolina to South Santee River South
Carolina out to 20 nautical miles... High pressure will move away from the East Coast today as low pressure, moving across the Great Lakes, pushes a cold front into the area Saturday. This front will stall just to our south through the weekend and will be accompanied
by unsettled weather. The front may return north on Tuesday. $$
Rest Of Today
S winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt early this afternoon, then diminishing to 15 to 20 kt late. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Showers with a slight chance of tstms. Patchy fog
this afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 nm early this afternoon, decreasing to 1 nm or less.
Tonight
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Showers likely with a slight chance of tstms in the evening, then a chance of showers after
midnight. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 nm or less.
Sat
W winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of showers. Vsby 1 nm or less, increasing to 1 to 3 nm in the
afternoon.
Sat Night
NE winds 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Patchy fog in the evening. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 nm in the evening.
Sun
NE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
Sun Night
E winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. A chance of showers.
Mon
S winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of showers.
Tue
W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. A chance of showers. winds and seas higher in and near tstms.