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Subject:CHARLESTON - PORT DAILY UPDATE - 01/23/23
Date:Monday, January 23, 2023
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Clients in blind-copy

CURRENT COVID REQUIREMENTS STILL IN EFFECT - USCG UPDATE #6  

CURRENT RUSSIAN SANCTIONS:  UPDATED 09/09/22 - https://home.treasury.gov/system/files/126/cap_guidance_20220909.pdf]

 

PORT LIMITS/INFORMATION (UPDATED 12/15/22)

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Maximum Depths - (Fresh)

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">Harbor Entrance – 52’00

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">Main Channel – 54’00

 

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">BERTH LIMITS/INFORMATION: (10/29/22 - UPDATED)  

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">Current maximum drafts allowed at berths:

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">Inner anchorage - Max Draft 30’00 feet FW - Max LOA 750 FT

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">Buckeye ( formerly Hess ) – as of 10/29/22 -  the new certified depth is 35’06  MLW <span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA"> Max LOA 750’ Max DWT 70,000 MT UP to 3 x 10 INCH HOSES

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">Delfin - Max Draft - 38'00 Max LOA 690'

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">ODJFELL Terminal - Max Draft – 37’00  Max LOA 700' - 1 x 8 inch HOSE 1 x 6 inch VAPOR HOSE (UPDATED 11/17/22)

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">Chem Marine - Max Draft - 38'00 MLW

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">Kinder Morgan - berth 1 – 40’00 - all vessel arrivals require tide

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">Kinder Morgan - berth 2 - 40'00

Kinder Morgan - berth 4 - Max depth 40'00, tide needed for anything deeper than 38'00 UP TO 2 x 8 INCH HOSES, Max DWT 74400, Max LOA 748.1, Max BM 105.6, Max BCM 371.8 (updated 07/14/22)  

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">Kinder Morgan North - Max draft 32'00"

Ineos Cooper River<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA"> - <span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA"> As of Sept 22, 2022, the max draft we are taking to Ineos now is 29’ on a tide appointment. Lesser drafts have windows.  Shoaling in the area between buoys 70 and 76 is the reason for reduction in max draft. (was 31’).  

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">Wando Terminal - Max draft 45'00 MLW - tide needed for anything deeper Than 43'01" Max BM No restriction

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">North Charleston Terminal - Max draft 45'00 MLW - Max BM No restriction

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">COLUMBUS STREET TERMINAL  - CST - Max draft 45'00 MLW - Max BM No restrictions

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">Veterans Terminal 35' MLW tidal restricted

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">Nucor - Max draft 25'00 (movements daylight & tidal restricted), Max LOA 550', Max Beam 52'

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">Pier J Max Draft 38’00 FT

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">Airdraft under the Don Holt Bridge 155 ft per pilots

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA"> 

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">Per pilots - restrictions for Tanker movements:

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA"> 

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">Drafts of 38'00 or less may transit at anytime

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">Drafts of 38'01 to 40'00 -window:  Start in 1 Hour before low water until 2 hours before high water

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">Drafts of 40'01 to 41'00 - window: start in 2 hours after low water until 2 hours before high water

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">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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TANKER VESSEL TRAFFIC:  IN PORT:  REBECCA SCHULTE

 

DUE:  NONE

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL FILING REQUIREMENTS:

 

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">96 Hours - advance notice of arrival required by USCG

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">48 Hours - advance receipt of crew list by Immigration for any vessel arriving from a foreign port, or arriving coast wise with detained crew.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">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

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">24 Hours - advance fax of crew list and approved visitors required by Terminal.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">72 Hours - post port call, the Port Authority requires bill of lading figures for all bulk cargo.

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA"> 

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">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.

RIGHT WHALE SEASON – Speed and reporting requirements now through April 30th.<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">

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CURRENT ARTICLES:  NONE

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CURRENT EVENTS: NONE

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FUTURE EVENTS:  NONE

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">SECURITY LEVEL: MARSEC 1

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CURRENT HURRICANE ALERT:  <span-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA"> 5/OUT OF SEASON <span-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> 

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">CHARLESTON TIDES:

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">Day        High      Tide  Height   Sunrise    Moon  Time      % Moon

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Century",serif;mso-fareast-language:JA">           /Low      Time    Feet    Sunset                    Visible

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JANUARY 2023

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">M   23      Low   2:37 AM    -1.2   7:20 AM    Rise  9:01 AM      1

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    23     High   9:07 AM     6.5   5:44 PM     Set  8:02 PM

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    23      Low   3:20 PM    -0.9

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    23     High   9:19 PM     5.5

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black"> 

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Tu  24      Low   3:31 AM    -1.1   7:19 AM    Rise  9:38 AM      5

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    24     High   9:58 AM     6.3   5:45 PM     Set  9:13 PM

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    24      Low   4:09 PM    -0.9

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    24     High  10:12 PM     5.5

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black"> 

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">W   25      Low   4:25 AM    -0.8   7:19 AM    Rise 10:10 AM      11

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    25     High  10:47 AM     5.9   5:46 PM     Set 10:20 PM

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    25      Low   4:58 PM    -0.8

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    25     High  11:06 PM     5.5

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black"> 

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Th  26      Low   5:20 AM    -0.4   7:18 AM    Rise 10:39 AM      20

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    26     High  11:37 AM     5.5   5:46 PM     Set 11:24 PM

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    26      Low   5:47 PM    -0.5

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black"> 

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">F   27     High  12:01 AM     5.4   7:18 AM    Rise 11:08 AM      30

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    27      Low   6:18 AM     0.0   5:47 PM

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    27     High  12:28 PM     5.1

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    27      Low   6:37 PM    -0.3

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black"> 

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Sa  28     High  12:58 AM     5.2   7:17 AM     Set 12:27 AM      40

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    28      Low   7:19 AM     0.3   5:48 PM    Rise 11:38 AM

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    28     High   1:22 PM     4.7

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    28      Low   7:30 PM    -0.1

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Su  29     High   1:55 AM     5.1   7:16 AM     Set  1:28 AM      51

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    29      Low   8:21 AM     0.6   5:49 PM    Rise 12:11 PM

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    29     High   2:18 PM     4.4

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    29      Low   8:25 PM     0.1

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black"> 

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">M   30     High   2:53 AM     5.1   7:16 AM     Set  2:29 AM      61

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    30      Low   9:24 AM     0.7   5:50 PM    Rise 12:47 PM

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    30     High   3:15 PM     4.2

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    30      Low   9:21 PM     0.2

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black"> 

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Tu  31     High   3:51 AM     5.1   7:15 AM     Set  3:29 AM      70

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    31      Low  10:22 AM     0.7   5:51 PM    Rise  1:27 PM

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    31     High   4:11 PM     4.2

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    31      Low  10:16 PM     0.2

FEBRUARY 2023

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">W    1     High   4:45 AM     5.1   7:15 AM     Set  4:26 AM      79

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     1      Low  11:15 AM     0.6   5:52 PM    Rise  2:13 PM

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     1     High   5:04 PM     4.2

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     1      Low  11:07 PM     0.2

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black"> 

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Th   2     High   5:35 AM     5.2   7:14 AM     Set  5:20 AM      86

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     2      Low  12:02 PM     0.5   5:53 PM    Rise  3:05 PM

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     2     High   5:53 PM     4.3

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     2      Low  11:55 PM     0.0

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black"> 

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">F    3     High   6:21 AM     5.3   7:13 AM     Set  6:08 AM      92

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     3      Low  12:45 PM     0.4   5:54 PM    Rise  4:00 PM

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     3     High   6:39 PM     4.5

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black"> 

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Sa   4      Low  12:39 AM    -0.1   7:12 AM     Set  6:50 AM      96

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     4     High   7:03 AM     5.4   5:55 PM    Rise  4:57 PM

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     4      Low   1:24 PM     0.3

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     4     High   7:21 PM     4.6

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black"> 

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Su   5      Low   1:20 AM    -0.1   7:12 AM     Set  7:27 AM      99

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     5     High   7:42 AM     5.4   5:56 PM    Rise  5:55 PM

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     5      Low   2:00 PM     0.2

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     5     High   8:00 PM     4.7

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black"> 

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">M    6      Low   1:59 AM    -0.1   7:11 AM     Set  7:59 AM      99

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     6     High   8:17 AM     5.4   5:57 PM    Rise  6:52 PM

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     6      Low   2:34 PM     0.2

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     6     High   8:37 PM     4.7

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black"> 

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Tu   7      Low   2:36 AM    -0.1   7:10 AM     Set  8:28 AM      99

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     7     High   8:50 AM     5.3   5:58 PM    Rise  7:49 PM

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     7      Low   3:06 PM     0.1

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     7     High   9:11 PM     4.7

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black"> 

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">W    8      Low   3:13 AM     0.0   7:09 AM     Set  8:55 AM      96

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     8     High   9:22 AM     5.2   5:59 PM    Rise  8:45 PM

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     8      Low   3:37 PM     0.1

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     8     High   9:44 PM     4.7

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black"> 

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Th   9      Low   3:51 AM     0.1   7:08 AM     Set  9:20 AM      92

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     9     High   9:53 AM     5.1   6:00 PM    Rise  9:41 PM

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     9      Low   4:10 PM     0.1

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">     9     High  10:17 PM     4.8

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black"> 

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">F   10      Low   4:32 AM     0.2   7:07 AM     Set  9:45 AM      86

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    10     High  10:26 AM     4.9   6:00 PM    Rise 10:39 PM

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    10      Low   4:45 PM     0.1

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    10     High  10:54 PM     4.9

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black"> 

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Sa  11      Low   5:18 AM     0.4   7:07 AM     Set 10:12 AM      78

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    11     High  11:05 AM     4.7   6:01 PM    Rise 11:39 PM

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    11      Low   5:25 PM     0.1

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    11     High  11:39 PM     4.9

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black"> 

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Su  12      Low   6:10 AM     0.5   7:06 AM     Set 10:42 AM      69

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    12     High  11:52 AM     4.5   6:02 PM

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    12      Low   6:13 PM     0.2

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">M   13     High  12:33 AM     5.0   7:05 AM    Rise 12:43 AM      59

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    13      Low   7:11 AM     0.6   6:03 PM     Set 11:17 AM

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    13     High  12:48 PM     4.4

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    13      Low   7:09 PM     0.2

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<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Tu  14     High   1:38 AM     5.1   7:04 AM    Rise  1:50 AM      49

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    14      Low   8:19 AM     0.6   6:04 PM     Set 12:00 PM

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    14     High   1:53 PM     4.3

<span-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    14      Low   8:15 PM     0.1

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<span-family:"Century",serif;color:black;mso-fareast-language:JA">MARINE WEATHER  <span-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:darkslateblue">1005 AM EST Mon Jan 23 2023      .SYNOPSIS FOR MID ATLC WATERS...<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">Intensifying low pressure near  Nantucket will track NE today while pulling a strong cold front  E across the waters. There will be a threat for thunderstorms  near and ahead of the cold front today, generally in the  vicinity of the Gulf Stream. Mariners should use caution as the  stronger thunderstorms can produce very gusty winds and very  rough seas. Otherwise, the cold front will clear E of the region  tonight, with high pressure building E across the waters tonight  into Tue night, and then shifting E of the area early Wed.  Another strong cold front will approach the coast Wed, while a  warm front lifts N across the waters. The strong cold front will  move offshore and then move quickly E over the area Wed night  into Thu, clearing E of the waters by Thu night. High pressure  will build E toward the southern waters Thu night as a secondary  cold front drops S into the northern zones. The high will move E  across the waters Fri and Fri night as the front slips E of the  area.    $$

<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">   ANZ835-240230-  Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-  1005 AM EST Mon Jan 23 2023<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    GALE WARNING<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">    TODAY<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">  W winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft. Scattered  showers.  TONIGHT<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">  N to NW winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.  TUE<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">  N to NE winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming E. Seas 4 to 7 ft.  TUE NIGHT<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">  S to SE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.  WED<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">  S winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to  12 ft.  WED NIGHT<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">  S to SW winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming W to SW 30 to  40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.  THU<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">  W winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.  THU NIGHT<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">  W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.  FRI<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">  NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to  8 ft.  FRI NIGHT<span-size:10.5pt;font-family:"Courier New";color:black">  W winds 10 to 20 kt, becoming NW. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

Notice posted on Monday, January 23, 2023

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