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: 01/18 – FAIRCHEM KATANA
02/04 – GLV PETROCHEM PRODUCER
02/14 – FORMOSA THIRTEEN
TBA – MIRELLA S; STOLT LOTUS
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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: 01/24 - The Board of Directors of North Carolina Ports will meet on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at 9:00 a.m. The meeting will take place in the Board Room of the North Carolina Maritime Building located at 2202 Burnett Boulevard, Wilmington,
NC 28401.
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
JANUARY 2019
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
M 4 Low 3:28 AM 0.0 7:07 AM Rise 7:05 AM 1
4 High 9:25 AM 4.6 5:45 PM Set 5:41 PM
4 Low 4:04 PM 0.1
4 High 9:36 PM 4.2
Tu 5 Low 4:09 AM 0.0 7:06 AM Rise 7:42 AM 0
5 High 10:04 AM 4.6 5:46 PM Set 6:35 PM
5 Low 4:43 PM 0.2
5 High 10:15 PM 4.1
W 6 Low 4:47 AM 0.1 7:05 AM Rise 8:16 AM 0
6 High 10:41 AM 4.5 5:47 PM Set 7:30 PM
6 Low 5:18 PM 0.3
6 High 10:49 PM 4.1
Th 7 Low 5:23 AM 0.2 7:04 AM Rise 8:47 AM 3
7 High 11:13 AM 4.4 5:48 PM Set 8:24 PM
7 Low 5:50 PM 0.3
7 High 11:14 PM 4.1
F 8 Low 5:57 AM 0.3 7:04 AM Rise 9:17 AM 7
8 High 11:37 AM 4.3 5:49 PM Set 9:19 PM
8 Low 6:20 PM 0.3
8 High 11:28 PM 4.1
Sa 9 Low 6:32 AM 0.3 7:03 AM Rise 9:47 AM 13
9 High 11:56 AM 4.2 5:50 PM Set 10:14 PM
9 Low 6:48 PM 0.3
9 High 11:58 PM 4.2
Su 10 Low 7:11 AM 0.4 7:02 AM Rise 10:17 AM 20
10 High 12:31 PM 4.1 5:50 PM Set 11:11 PM
10 Low 7:21 PM 0.3
M 11 High 12:41 AM 4.2 7:01 AM Rise 10:48 AM 28
11 Low 7:58 AM 0.5 5:51 PM
11 High 1:18 PM 4.1
11 Low 8:03 PM 0.3
Tu 12 High 1:33 AM 4.3 7:00 AM Set 12:09 AM 38
12 Low 9:02 AM 0.6 5:52 PM Rise 11:23 AM
12 High 2:15 PM 4.0
12 Low 8:58 PM 0.3
W 13 High 2:34 AM 4.4 6:59 AM Set 1:10 AM 48
13 Low 10:16 AM 0.7 5:53 PM Rise 12:03 PM
13 High 3:22 PM 4.0
13 Low 10:08 PM 0.3
Th 14 High 3:44 AM 4.4 6:58 AM Set 2:13 AM 59
14 Low 11:26 AM 0.6 5:54 PM Rise 12:49 PM
14 High 4:35 PM 4.0
14 Low 11:22 PM 0.3
F 15 High 5:05 AM 4.5 6:57 AM Set 3:17 AM 69
15 Low 12:30 PM 0.5 5:55 PM Rise 1:42 PM
15 High 5:46 PM 4.1
Sa 16 Low 12:31 AM 0.1 6:56 AM Set 4:20 AM 79
16 High 6:20 AM 4.7 5:56 PM Rise 2:43 PM
16 Low 1:30 PM 0.3
16 High 6:50 PM 4.3
Su 17 Low 1:34 AM -0.1 6:55 AM Set 5:19 AM 88
17 High 7:25 AM 4.9 5:57 PM Rise 3:50 PM
17 Low 2:26 PM 0.1
17 High 7:50 PM 4.6
MARINE FORECAST: 3NM NW Dredge Wreck MR
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Marine Zone Forecast
Synopsis: AMZ200-180015- 1144 AM EST Thu Jan 17 2019 .Synopsis for coastal waters from Surf City North Carolina to South Santee River South
Carolina out to 20 nautical miles... High pressure will shift offshore today. A weak cold front will cross the waters early Friday, followed by a more potent storm system Saturday night into Sunday. Arctic high pressure will follow Sunday night thru Monday.
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This Afternoon
NE winds 10 kt, becoming SE late. Seas 2 ft.
Tonight
SW winds 5 kt, becoming W after midnight. Seas 1 foot, then 2 ft after midnight. A slight chance of showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight.
Fri
W winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Fri Night
W winds 10 kt, becoming NE after midnight. Seas 2 ft in the evening, then 1 to 2 ft.
Sat
SE winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Sat Night
S winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft, building to 5 to 7 ft after midnight. Showers.
Sun
W winds 20 to 25 kt, becoming NW. Seas 5 to 8 ft, subsiding to 4 to 6 ft. Showers likely through the day.
Mon
N winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, subsiding to 2 ft.