Daily Update

Boston, MA

May 29, 2024

Notices

BOSTON Harbor is at MARSEC Level 1
 
Boston Pilots advise:
Ships that employ an EPL/SHaPoLi or engine acceleration-limiting program as a part of their EEXI compliance structure must inform pilots of the engine response characteristics prior to entry into U.S. territorial waters to comply with 33 CFR § 164.11(k).
If the pilot card and wheel house poster are NOT UPDATED to reflect maneuverability with the device ENGAGED – device MUST BE OVERRIDDEN prior to entering U.S. territorial waters (3NM). If override is not feasible, the COTP, in consultation with the pilots, may require additional safety measures.
 
BOSTON CBP has noted the following:
 
Crew changes are being permitted.  Offsigner flights need to be vetted by CBP in advance.
 
Shore leave is permitted.

Current Maximum Drafts at Oil Terminals
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Citgo Braintree         34-09 Brakish Water
Global Chelsea          32-00 Salt Water
Global Revere           32-00 Salt Water
Gulf Chelsea            35-00 Salt Water
Irving Revere           36-00 Salt Water
Sprague Deepwater       34-00 BERTH DEPTH, Salt Water
Sunoco East Boston      36-06 BERTH DEPTH, Salt Water
TRT Quincy              29-00 Salt Water
 
McArdle Bridge Update
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The McArdle Bridge is operating on normal
on demand bridge openings for marine traffic.
 
Chelsea Street Bridge Update
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MA - BOSTON INNER HARBOR – CHELSEA CREEK – CHELSEA STREET BRIDGE- Bridge Navigational Light Replacement
Mariners are advised that Smith Marine will be conducting bridge navigational light replacement on the Chelsea Street Bridge from May 28th, 2024, through June 7th, 2024, and recommencing on June 17th, through June 21st, 2024. Work hours will be 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. During this period the bridge will be restricted to on demand openings and will require one-hour advanced notice advance notice to clear barge and personnel for an opening. The bridge will be able to open for emergencies during this time with advanced notice. On scene equipment will consist of the Barge SMI 120-2, and Tug Meridian. The bridge tender, Tug and Barge will be on station and will monitor VHF Ch-13.  Questions may be directed Mr. Mattew Plauche Smith Marine at (978) 375-4129. Mariners are advised to plan their transits accordingly..
 
 
Fore River Bridge Update
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The Fore River Bridge is operating on normal
on demand bridge openings for marine traffic.

Tides / Currents

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Weather / Marine Zone Forecast

Sunny, 67°F
Feels Like 70° F
Today’s High 75°F
Wind,  NW 6 mph
Humidity 58%
Visibility 10.0 mi
Pressure 29.83 in
 
Times of clouds and sun with a thunderstorm around this afternoon.
 
Synopsis for Massachusetts and Rhode Island coastal waters:
 
A cold front crosses the waters later today into tonight. A ridge of
high pres then builds in from the west late in the week into early
next week.
 
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary:
 
TODAY...W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S this afternoon. Seas 3 to
4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft at 8 seconds and W 1 foot at
3 seconds.
.TONIGHT...S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt with gusts
up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: SE 4 ft
at 8 seconds and N 1 foot at 2 seconds. A chance of showers after
midnight.
.THU...N winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming NE
5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: E 3 ft
at 8 seconds and N 1 foot at 3 seconds. A chance of showers.
.THU NIGHT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N after midnight. Seas
2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 3 seconds and E 2 ft at
7 seconds.
.FRI...N winds around 10 kt, becoming NE in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: N 2 ft at 3 seconds and SE 2 ft at
7 seconds.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N after midnight. Seas
around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 7 seconds and NW 1 foot at
3 seconds.
.SAT THROUGH SUN NIGHT...SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
 
Seas are reported as significant wave height, which is the
average of the highest third of the waves. Individual wave
heights may be more than twice the significant wave height.

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