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| Subject: | CHARLESTON SC DAILY PORT UPDATE | | Date: | Wednesday, October 20, 2010 | | 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:
Amerada Hess - Max draft - 40'00
Delfin - Max Draft - 42'00
Chem Marine - Max Draft - 38'00 MLW
Kinder Morgan - berth 1 - 40'00
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 36'00 BP - Max draft 32'6" Low water / Salt
Wando Terminal - Max draft 45'00 MLW - 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
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
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VESSEL TRAFFIC:
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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. All vessels must sumbit
USCG's H1N1 Flu checklist.
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:
Charleston Beats Estimates, Container Volume Up 18% in Quarter
Charleston, SC – The Port of Charleston posted its best quarter for
container shipments since 2008, the South Carolina State Ports Authority
(SCSPA) reported at its regular monthly board meeting today.
Charleston container volume for July through September totaled 352,295
TEUs (20-foot equivalent container units), up 18 percent from the same
period last year (299,531 TEUs), slightly above the previous quarter
(351,923 TEUs) and ahead of plan by 5 percent.
Jim Newsome, president and CEO of the SCSPA, noted that two new Asia
shipping services began in Charleston earlier this year, and a number of
specific cargo development initiatives are paying dividends.
“Charleston’s back on track and this growth is very encouraging,” said
Newsome. “Refrigerated cargo and agricultural products have shown solid
growth, and Charleston’s reach is expanding. More than 20,000 companies
across the U.S. now rely on the Port of Charleston to access overseas
markets.”
Several major industry expansions in the state will generate new port
business in the coming months, including BMW’s newest X3 assembly line
and TBC/Tire Kingdom’s new 1.1 million square foot distribution center
near the port. According to the South Carolina Department of Commerce,
the state led the Southeast in job creation last year with more than
18,000 new jobs.
Meanwhile, Newsome said attention will continue to be placed on consumer
spending, employment and capital investment here. “U.S. indicators are
somewhat trailing the Asian economies, particularly China, which is
posting considerably stronger growth, perhaps pointing to a de-coupling
of these markets. We’re approaching the end of double-digit increases,
but the longer-term outlook for this region and Charleston is very
bright.”
About the South Carolina State Ports Authority
The South Carolina State Ports Authority, established by the state's
General Assembly in 1942, owns and operates public seaport facilities in
Charleston and Georgetown, handling international commerce valued at
nearly $45 billion annually while receiving no direct taxpayer subsidy.
An economic development engine for the state, port operations facilitate
260,800 jobs across South Carolina and $44.8 billion in economic activity
each year. For more information, visit www.scspa.com.
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CURRENT ISSUES:
10/21/10 - 1800 - CHS PROP CLUB DINNER AT THE CITADEL
10/28/10 - 0800 - NAV/OPS MEETING
FUTURE/ONGOING ISSUES:
11/03/10 - 1715 - SAV. PROP, MARITIME AFTER HOURS AT RUTH CHRIS
11/09/10 - 1145 - CWIT LUNCHEON
11/16/10 - TBA - CHS PROP CLUB - STATE OF THE PORT
11/19/10 - TBA - SAVANNAH PROPELLER CLUB OYSTER ROAST
2014 - ETA FOR NEW CHARLESTON PORT TERMINAL TO BE COMPLETED
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SECURITY LEVEL: MARSEC 1 - HURRICANE STATUS - 4 NO STORMS EXPECTED
FOR THE NORTH ATLANTIC...CARIBBEAN SEA AND THE GULF OF MEXICO...
1. A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM CENTERED ABOUT 150 MILES SOUTHWEST OF GRAND
CAYMAN IS DRIFTING EASTWARD. ALTHOUGH STRONG UPPER-LEVEL WINDS ARE
CURRENTLY INHIBITING SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENT...THESE WINDS ARE
EXPECTED TO BECOME MORE FAVORABLE FOR A TROPICAL DEPRESSION TO FORM
DURING THE NEXT DAY OR SO. AN AIR FORCE RESERVE RECONNAISSANCE
AIRCRAFT IS SCHEDULED TO INVESTIGATE THIS SYSTEM LATER THIS
MORNING. INTERESTS IN THE NORTHWESTERN CARIBBEAN SEA SHOULD
CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF THIS DISTURBANCE. THERE IS A
HIGH CHANCE...70 PERCENT...OF THIS SYSTEM BECOMING A TROPICAL
CYCLONE DURING THE NEXT 48 HOURS. REGARDLESS OF DEVELOPMENT...HEAVY
RAINFALL IS POSSIBLE OVER THE CAYMAN ISLANDS AND JAMAICA DURING THE
NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS.
ELSEWHERE...TROPICAL CYCLONE FORMATION IS NOT EXPECTED DURING THE
NEXT 48 HOURS.
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Tides for Charleston (Customhouse Wharf) starting with October 20, 2010.
Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon
/Low Time Feet Sunset Visible
W 20 Low 12:28 AM 0.8 7:28 AM Set 5:13 AM 90
20 High 6:38 AM 5.8 6:41 PM Rise 5:11 PM
20 Low 12:57 PM 0.9
20 High 7:03 PM 5.6
Th 21 Low 1:06 AM 0.6 7:29 AM Set 6:08 AM 95
21 High 7:19 AM 6.0 6:40 PM Rise 5:40 PM
21 Low 1:39 PM 0.8
21 High 7:42 PM 5.6
F 22 Low 1:43 AM 0.5 7:29 AM Set 7:04 AM 98
22 High 7:58 AM 6.2 6:39 PM Rise 6:11 PM
22 Low 2:19 PM 0.8
22 High 8:20 PM 5.5
Sa 23 Low 2:20 AM 0.4 7:30 AM Set 8:02 AM 99
23 High 8:34 AM 6.2 6:38 PM Rise 6:47 PM
23 Low 2:58 PM 0.7
23 High 8:57 PM 5.4
Su 24 Low 2:57 AM 0.4 7:31 AM Set 9:01 AM 99
24 High 9:10 AM 6.3 6:37 PM Rise 7:28 PM
24 Low 3:37 PM 0.8
24 High 9:32 PM 5.3
M 25 Low 3:35 AM 0.4 7:32 AM Set 10:01 AM 96
25 High 9:47 AM 6.2 6:36 PM Rise 8:14 PM
25 Low 4:18 PM 0.8
25 High 10:08 PM 5.2
Tu 26 Low 4:16 AM 0.5 7:33 AM Set 10:59 AM 92
26 High 10:26 AM 6.2 6:35 PM Rise 9:08 PM
26 Low 5:01 PM 0.9
26 High 10:48 PM 5.1
W 27 Low 5:00 AM 0.5 7:33 AM Set 11:54 AM 85
27 High 11:11 AM 6.1 6:34 PM Rise 10:07 PM
27 Low 5:48 PM 1.0
27 High 11:35 PM 5.0
Th 28 Low 5:50 AM 0.6 7:34 AM Set 12:44 PM 77
28 High 12:03 PM 6.1 6:33 PM Rise 11:10 PM
28 Low 6:41 PM 1.0
F 29 High 12:31 AM 5.0 7:35 AM Set 1:29 PM 67
29 Low 6:47 AM 0.7 6:32 PM
29 High 1:01 PM 6.0
29 Low 7:38 PM 1.0
Sa 30 High 1:35 AM 5.1 7:36 AM Rise 12:16 AM 57
30 Low 7:50 AM 0.7 6:31 PM Set 2:09 PM
30 High 2:05 PM 6.0
30 Low 8:39 PM 0.9
Su 31 High 2:44 AM 5.3 7:37 AM Rise 1:22 AM 46
31 Low 8:57 AM 0.6 6:30 PM Set 2:46 PM
31 High 3:10 PM 6.0
31 Low 9:40 PM 0.6
M 1 High 3:52 AM 5.6 7:38 AM Rise 2:29 AM 34
1 Low 10:05 AM 0.5 6:29 PM Set 3:21 PM
1 High 4:13 PM 6.0
1 Low 10:38 PM 0.3
Tu 2 High 4:55 AM 6.0 7:38 AM Rise 3:36 AM 24
2 Low 11:10 AM 0.2 6:28 PM Set 3:56 PM
2 High 5:12 PM 6.1
2 Low 11:34 PM 0.0
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OFFSHORE WATERS FORECAST
NWS OCEAN PREDICTION CENTER WASHINGTON DC
500 AM EDT WED OCT 20 2010
W CENTRAL N ATLC CONTINENTAL SHELF AND SLOPE WATERS BEYOND 20
NM...TO 250 NM OFFSHORE...INCLUDING S OF GEORGES BANK FROM 1000
FM TO...250 NM OFFSHORE.
SEAS GIVEN AS SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHT...WHICH IS THE AVERAGE
HEIGHT OF THE HIGHEST 1/3 OF THE WAVES. INDIVIDUAL WAVES MAY BE
MORE THAN TWICE THE SIGNIFICANT WAVE HEIGHT.
ANZ088-201500-
CAPE FEAR TO 31N OUT TO 32N 73W TO 31N 74W
500 AM EDT WED OCT 20 2010
TODAY
W WINDS 10 TO 15 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FT...HIGHEST NE.
TONIGHT
W TO NW WINDS 10 TO 15 KT...EXCEPT FAR NW PORTION
BECOMING VARIABLE 5 TO 10 KT LATE. SEAS 2 TO 4 FT...HIGHEST E.
THU
WINDS BECOMING W TO NW 10 TO 15 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FT...
HIGHEST E.
THU NIGHT
WINDS BECOMING N TO NW 10 TO 20 KT...HIGHEST NW.
SEAS 3 TO 4 FT.
FRI
N TO NE WINDS 10 TO 15 KT. SEAS 3 TO 5 FT.
SAT
E TO NE WINDS 10 TO 15 KT BECOMING S TO SE LATE. SEAS 2
TO 4 FT...HIGHEST E.
SUN
WINDS BECOMING S TO SW 10 TO 15 KT. SEAS 3 TO 4 FT.
| | Notice posted on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 | |
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.
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