Daily Update

Charleston, SC

September 16, 2024

Notices

PORT LIMITS/INFORMATION
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Maximum Depths - (Fresh)
Harbor Entrance – 52’00
Main Channel – 54’00
 
BERTH LIMITS/INFORMATION: (06/06/24- UPDATED)
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Current maximum drafts allowed at berths:
 
Inner anchorage - Max Draft 30’00 feet FW - Max LOA 750 FT
Buckeye ( formerly Hess ) – as of 07/26/24 – Charleston is 35’06” MLW currently, will decrease by .5’ every month on the 5th - -  MLW Max LOA 750’ Max DWT 70,000 MT UP to 3 x 10 INCH HOSES
Delfin - Max Draft - 38'00 Max LOA 690'
ODJFELL Terminal – DEPTH ALONGSIDE – 38’00 - Max Draft – 37’00  Max LOA 700' - 1 x 8 inch HOSE 1 x 6 inch VAPOR HOSE (UPDATED 08/12/24)
Chem Marine - Max Draft - 38'00 MLW
Kinder Morgan - berth 1 – 40’00 - all vessel arrivals require tide
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)
Kinder Morgan North - Max draft 32'00"
Ineos Cooper River - max draft we are taking to Ineos now is 29’06 on a tide appointment. Depth alongside is 32'00 (AS OF 8/15)
Wando Terminal - Max draft 45'00 MLW - tide needed for anything deeper Than 43'01" Max BM No restriction
North Charleston Terminal - Max draft 45'00 MLW - Max BM No restriction
COLUMBUS STREET TERMINAL  - CST - Max draft 45'00 MLW - Max BM No restrictions
Veterans Terminal 35' MLW tidal restricted Nucor - Max draft 25'00 (movements daylight & tidal restricted), Max LOA 550', Max Beam 52'
Pier J Max Draft 38’00 FT
 
Airdraft under the Don Holt Bridge 155 ft per pilots
 
Per pilots - restrictions for Tanker movements:
Drafts of 38'00 or less may transit at anytime Drafts of 38'01 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
 
The Captain of the Port is going to be releasing a statement that will require vessels to take 2 tug tethered escorts (inbound and outbound) calling on Nucor, Ineos and Nexans for ships greater than 10,000 GT and greater than 25’ draft.  All ATBs which fall under these parameters will require a 1 tug escort (both inbound and outbound). 
Currently all arrivals are being evaluated by Sector Charleston to determine which vessels will need an escort according to the above parameters.  We will share the Captain of the Port order as soon as it is released. 
The escort is required between the most seaward portion of Range Charlie (Buoy R “70”) and the north end of Pier X-ray. 
We are reacting to this news as is everyone else and recognize that this is a new procedure and will affect operations at the above terminals as well as tug availability throughout the harbor.  This information will be part of a forthcoming COTP order and ultimately codified in the US Coast Pilot.  We will continue to keep everyone informed as conflicts arise and make proposals as how to best serve you and our customers.  Pre-planning maneuvers is obviously in everyone’s best interest so please feel free to communicate any news you may feel is important to ship traffic with our office so we can adequately respond appropriately.
 
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TANKER VESSEL TRAFFIC:   IN – NONE
 
DUE – PALANCA CADIZ, ATB GALVESTON
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FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL FILING REQUIREMENTS:
 
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 SCPA.  All persons wanting unescorted access to any vessel must have a valid TWIC.
 
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CURRENT ARTICLES:   -  NONE
 
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CURRENT EVENTS:  NONE
 
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FUTURE EVENTS:   09/24/24 – 1300 – SCSPA Board meeting
09/26/24 – MASC - September Nav Ops - Thursday, September 26, 2024 (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM) (EDT) – Where-South Carolina Ports Authority, 200 Ports Authority Drive, Mount pleasant, South Carolina
Maritime Association of South Carolina - Contact Organizer - +1 8649924338 - Event Details - MASC Business & Nav/Ops meetings (8 am-9 am) - serve as the Maritime Association's monthly membership meeting, inviting all members to network. This meeting includes Association briefings, Federal and State Agency reports, and a brief industry presentation on various topics. The meeting closes with public comments and/or announcements. This is a great place to get to know your community and happenings in and around the port. - Following NavOps will be our first session of US Coast Guard Cybersecurity Sub-Committee (9-9:30am)
 
10/03/24 – MASC EVENT - OKTOBERFEST – When Oct 3, 2024 6:00 PM (EDT) – Where  Charles Towne Landing Old Towne Road 1500 Charleston, South Carolina (ATTACHED)
 
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SECURITY LEVEL: MARSEC 1
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HURRICANE ALERT – SEASONAL/4 – NO STORMS EXPECTED WITHIN 48 HOURS
HURRICANE UPDATE – 16/0500
Tropical Depression Gordon Advisory Number  20
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL072024
500 AM AST Mon Sep 16 2024
 
...GORDON MAINTAINING ITS STATUS AS A TROPICAL DEPRESSION...
 
SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...19.2N 47.5W
ABOUT 1020 MI...1645 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...30 MPH...45 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 270 DEGREES AT 8 MPH...13 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1007 MB...29.74 INCHES
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
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Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight Intermediate Advisory Number 3A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL082024
800 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024
 
...STRONG WINDS AND HEAVY RAINS SPREADING ONSHORE ACROSS PORTIONS OF SOUTHEASTERN NORTH CAROLINA...
 
SUMMARY OF 800 AM EDT...1200 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...32.7N 78.2W
ABOUT 85 MI...140 KM S OF CAPE FEAR NORTH CAROLINA
ABOUT 100 MI...160 KM E OF CHARLESTON SOUTH CAROLINA
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...50 MPH...85 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 325 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1005 MB...29.68 INCHES
 
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
 
None.
 
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
 
A Tropical Storm Warning is in effect for...
* Edisto Beach, South Carolina northward to Ocracoke Inlet, North Carolina

Tides / Currents

CHARLESTON TIDES:
 
Day        High      Tide  Height   Sunrise    Moon  Time      % Moon
           /Low      Time    Feet    Sunset                    Visible
 
SEPTEMBER 2024
 
M   16      Low  12:52 AM     0.3   7:05 AM     Set  5:08 AM      91
    16     High   6:44 AM     5.8   7:24 PM    Rise  6:46 PM
    16      Low   1:02 PM    -0.1
    16     High   7:26 PM     6.7
 
Tu  17      Low   1:41 AM    -0.1   7:05 AM     Set  6:21 AM      97
    17     High   7:39 AM     6.3   7:23 PM    Rise  7:19 PM
    17      Low   1:58 PM    -0.3
    17     High   8:15 PM     6.8
 
W   18      Low   2:29 AM    -0.4   7:06 AM     Set  7:33 AM      99
    18     High   8:32 AM     6.6   7:21 PM    Rise  7:51 PM
    18      Low   2:52 PM    -0.4
    18     High   9:04 PM     6.7
 
Th  19      Low   3:16 AM    -0.5   7:06 AM     Set  8:45 AM      99
    19     High   9:24 AM     6.9   7:20 PM    Rise  8:23 PM
    19      Low   3:45 PM    -0.3
    19     High   9:53 PM     6.5
 
F   20      Low   4:03 AM    -0.5   7:07 AM     Set  9:57 AM      96
    20     High  10:16 AM     6.9   7:18 PM    Rise  8:58 PM
    20      Low   4:39 PM    -0.1
    20     High  10:43 PM     6.2
 
Sa  21      Low   4:51 AM    -0.4   7:08 AM     Set 11:11 AM      90
    21     High  11:10 AM     6.9   7:17 PM    Rise  9:38 PM
    21      Low   5:34 PM     0.2
    21     High  11:35 PM     5.8
 
Su  22      Low   5:41 AM    -0.1   7:08 AM     Set 12:23 PM      81
    22     High  12:05 PM     6.6   7:16 PM    Rise 10:23 PM
    22      Low   6:31 PM     0.6
 
M   23     High  12:31 AM     5.5   7:09 AM     Set  1:32 PM      71
    23      Low   6:35 AM     0.2   7:14 PM    Rise 11:15 PM
    23     High   1:04 PM     6.4
    23      Low   7:31 PM     0.9
 
Tu  24     High   1:30 AM     5.2   7:10 AM     Set  2:35 PM      61
    24      Low   7:33 AM     0.5   7:13 PM
    24     High   2:07 PM     6.1
    24      Low   8:35 PM     1.2
 
W   25     High   2:32 AM     5.0   7:10 AM    Rise 12:13 AM      50
    25      Low   8:35 AM     0.8   7:12 PM     Set  3:28 PM
    25     High   3:11 PM     5.9
    25      Low   9:38 PM     1.3
 
Th  26     High   3:35 AM     5.0   7:11 AM    Rise  1:15 AM      40
    26      Low   9:38 AM     0.9   7:10 PM     Set  4:13 PM
    26     High   4:12 PM     5.8
    26      Low  10:38 PM     1.3
 
F   27     High   4:36 AM     5.0   7:12 AM    Rise  2:17 AM      30
    27      Low  10:39 AM     0.9   7:09 PM     Set  4:51 PM
    27     High   5:08 PM     5.8
    27      Low  11:31 PM     1.2
 
Sa  28     High   5:31 AM     5.2   7:12 AM    Rise  3:18 AM      21
    28      Low  11:35 AM     0.8   7:08 PM     Set  5:22 PM
    28     High   5:57 PM     5.8
 
Su  29      Low  12:18 AM     1.0   7:13 AM    Rise  4:17 AM      14
    29     High   6:20 AM     5.4   7:06 PM     Set  5:49 PM
    29      Low  12:25 PM     0.8
    29     High   6:40 PM     5.9
 
M   30      Low   1:00 AM     0.9   7:14 AM    Rise  5:14 AM      8
    30     High   7:05 AM     5.6   7:05 PM     Set  6:14 PM
    30      Low   1:11 PM     0.7
    30     High   7:20 PM     5.9
 
OCTOBER 2024
 
Tu   1      Low   1:38 AM     0.8   7:14 AM    Rise  6:09 AM      3
     1     High   7:47 AM     5.8   7:04 PM     Set  6:38 PM
     1      Low   1:54 PM     0.7
     1     High   7:57 PM     5.8
 
W    2      Low   2:12 AM     0.7   7:15 AM    Rise  7:03 AM      0
     2     High   8:26 AM     5.9   7:02 PM     Set  7:01 PM
     2      Low   2:34 PM     0.7
     2     High   8:33 PM     5.7
 
Th   3      Low   2:45 AM     0.7   7:16 AM    Rise  7:57 AM      0
     3     High   9:02 AM     6.0   7:01 PM     Set  7:25 PM
     3      Low   3:12 PM     0.8
     3     High   9:07 PM     5.6
 
F    4      Low   3:16 AM     0.7   7:16 AM    Rise  8:53 AM      0
     4     High   9:37 AM     6.0   7:00 PM     Set  7:52 PM
     4      Low   3:50 PM     0.9
     4     High   9:41 PM     5.4
 
Sa   5      Low   3:47 AM     0.8   7:17 AM    Rise  9:50 AM      3
     5     High  10:10 AM     5.9   6:59 PM     Set  8:22 PM
     5      Low   4:28 PM     1.0
     5     High  10:13 PM     5.2
 
Su   6      Low   4:19 AM     0.9   7:18 AM    Rise 10:50 AM      7
     6     High  10:42 AM     5.8   6:57 PM     Set  8:57 PM
     6      Low   5:07 PM     1.2
     6     High  10:47 PM     5.0
 
M    7      Low   4:54 AM     1.0   7:19 AM    Rise 11:50 AM      13
     7     High  11:18 AM     5.8   6:56 PM     Set  9:38 PM
     7      Low   5:49 PM     1.3
     7     High  11:25 PM     4.9
 
Tu   8      Low   5:34 AM     1.1   7:19 AM    Rise 12:51 PM      20
     8     High  12:01 PM     5.7   6:55 PM     Set 10:27 PM
     8      Low   6:37 PM     1.4
 
W    9     High  12:10 AM     4.8   7:20 AM    Rise  1:48 PM      29
     9      Low   6:22 AM     1.1   6:53 PM     Set 11:24 PM
     9     High  12:54 PM     5.6
     9      Low   7:32 PM     1.5
 
Th  10     High   1:05 AM     4.7   7:21 AM    Rise  2:40 PM      39
    10      Low   7:19 AM     1.1   6:52 PM
    10     High   1:57 PM     5.7
    10      Low   8:33 PM     1.5
 
F   11     High   2:09 AM     4.8   7:21 AM     Set 12:27 AM      49
    11      Low   8:25 AM     1.1   6:51 PM    Rise  3:25 PM
    11     High   3:05 PM     5.8
    11      Low   9:35 PM     1.3
 
Sa  12     High   3:17 AM     5.0   7:22 AM     Set  1:35 AM      60
    12      Low   9:36 AM     0.9   6:50 PM    Rise  4:05 PM
    12     High   4:10 PM     6.0
    12      Low  10:35 PM     0.9
 
Su  13     High   4:24 AM     5.4   7:23 AM     Set  2:45 AM      70
    13      Low  10:44 AM     0.6   6:49 PM    Rise  4:41 PM
    13     High   5:10 PM     6.2
    13      Low  11:30 PM     0.5
 
M   14     High   5:26 AM     5.8   7:24 AM     Set  3:55 AM      80
    14      Low  11:47 AM     0.3   6:47 PM    Rise  5:13 PM
    14     High   6:06 PM     6.4
Tu  15      Low  12:22 AM     0.1   7:24 AM     Set  5:06 AM      89
    15     High   6:24 AM     6.3   6:46 PM    Rise  5:44 PM
    15      Low  12:46 PM     0.0
    15     High   6:58 PM     6.5
 
W   16      Low   1:12 AM    -0.3   7:25 AM     Set  6:17 AM      95
    16     High   7:19 AM     6.8   6:45 PM    Rise  6:16 PM
    16      Low   1:42 PM    -0.2
    16     High   7:49 PM     6.5
 
Th  17      Low   2:00 AM    -0.5   7:26 AM     Set  7:30 AM      99
    17     High   8:11 AM     7.1   6:44 PM    Rise  6:51 PM
    17      Low   2:36 PM    -0.3
    17     High   8:39 PM     6.4
 
F   18      Low   2:48 AM    -0.6   7:27 AM     Set  8:44 AM      99
    18     High   9:03 AM     7.2   6:43 PM    Rise  7:29 PM
    18      Low   3:29 PM    -0.2
    18     High   9:29 PM     6.2
 
Sa  19      Low   3:36 AM    -0.5   7:27 AM     Set  9:59 AM      97
    19     High   9:55 AM     7.2   6:42 PM    Rise  8:13 PM
    19      Low   4:22 PM     0.0
    19     High  10:20 PM     5.9
 
Su  20      Low   4:25 AM    -0.3   7:28 AM     Set 11:13 AM      92
    20     High  10:47 AM     7.0   6:40 PM    Rise  9:04 PM
    20      Low   5:16 PM     0.3
    20     High  11:13 PM     5.6
 
M   21      Low   5:16 AM     0.0   7:29 AM     Set 12:21 PM      85
    21     High  11:42 AM     6.6   6:39 PM    Rise 10:02 PM
    21      Low   6:11 PM     0.7
 
Tu  22     High  12:09 AM     5.3   7:30 AM     Set  1:20 PM      76
    22      Low   6:10 AM     0.4   6:38 PM    Rise 11:04 PM
    22     High  12:40 PM     6.3
    22      Low   7:08 PM     1.0
 
W   23     High   1:08 AM     5.1   7:31 AM     Set  2:10 PM      66
    23      Low   7:08 AM     0.7   6:37 PM
    23     High   1:40 PM     5.9
    23      Low   8:08 PM     1.2
 
Th  24     High   2:10 AM     4.9   7:31 AM    Rise 12:08 AM      56
    24      Low   8:10 AM     1.0   6:36 PM     Set  2:51 PM
    24     High   2:41 PM     5.7
    24      Low   9:09 PM     1.3
 
F   25     High   3:12 AM     4.9   7:32 AM    Rise  1:11 AM      46
    25      Low   9:13 AM     1.1   6:35 PM     Set  3:24 PM
    25     High   3:39 PM     5.6
    25      Low  10:05 PM     1.3
 
Sa  26     High   4:11 AM     5.0   7:33 AM    Rise  2:11 AM      36
    26      Low  10:14 AM     1.1   6:34 PM     Set  3:53 PM
    26     High   4:32 PM     5.5
    26      Low  10:56 PM     1.2
 
Su  27     High   5:04 AM     5.2   7:34 AM    Rise  3:08 AM      27
    27      Low  11:09 AM     1.1   6:33 PM     Set  4:19 PM
    27     High   5:20 PM     5.5
    27      Low  11:41 PM     1.0
 
M   28     High   5:52 AM     5.5   7:35 AM    Rise  4:03 AM      19
    28      Low  12:00 PM     1.0   6:32 PM     Set  4:43 PM
    28     High   6:03 PM     5.5
Tu  29      Low  12:22 AM     0.8   7:36 AM    Rise  4:57 AM      12
    29     High   6:37 AM     5.7   6:31 PM     Set  5:06 PM
    29      Low  12:46 PM     0.8
    29     High   6:44 PM     5.5
 
W   30      Low  12:59 AM     0.7   7:36 AM    Rise  5:52 AM      6
    30     High   7:18 AM     5.9   6:30 PM     Set  5:30 PM
    30      Low   1:29 PM     0.7
    30     High   7:23 PM     5.5

Weather / Marine Zone Forecast

MARINE WEATHER  -  447 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024
 
 .SYNOPSIS FOR MID ATLC WATERS...Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight,
currently centered about 100 nm SE of Charleston, SC, will track
slowly NW today, and make landfall in NE South Carolina later
today into tonight. All marine interests should closely monitor
the latest forecast and additional information issued by the
National Hurricane Center or your local National Weather Service
forecast office. Otherwise, a warm front will lift N across the
waters today through Tue night, and pass N of the area Wed into
Wed night. A stationary front will continue just W of Potential
Tropical Cyclone Eight today through Wed night, then move E Thu
and Thu night. Another cold front will drift S across the N
portion Fri and Fri night, while a high pressure ridge builds
slowly S along the coast.
 $$
 
 
 
 ANZ835-161945-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
447 AM EDT Mon Sep 16 2024
 TROPICAL STORM WARNING
 
TODAY
E to SE winds 30 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft. Showers and
scattered tstms.
 
TONIGHT
S to SE winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming S 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 6 to 11 ft. Scattered showers and tstms.
 
TUE
W to SW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
 
TUE NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
 
WED
W to SW winds 5 to 15 kt, becoming S to SW. Seas 3 to
6 ft.
 
WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming W to SW 5 to 15 kt.
Seas 3 to 5 ft.
 
THU
W to NW winds less than 10 kt, becoming variable. Seas
3 to 4 ft.
 
THU NIGHT
Variable winds less than 10 kt, becoming W to NW.
Seas 3 to 4 ft.
 
FRI
N winds less than 10 kt, becoming N to NE. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
 
FRI NIGHT
NE winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.

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