Daily Update

Jacksonville, FL

April 22, 2024

Notices

PORT OF JACKSONVILLE, FL
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Jacksonville Harbor information:
 
Drafts - (fresh)
Entrance to channel - Entrance (pilot boarding area "B") to Blount Island #30 = 46'00"      *project depth 48'
    (Shoaling well within channel in Mile Point and in St. Johns Bluff)
Harbor channel - 1. Upriver of (but not including) JPA #3 to Mathews Bridge = 31'00"       *project depth 34'   (Shoaling between markers #77 & 78)
                                3. Between Mathews Bridge and Hart Bridge = 27'00"       *project depth 34'  (Shoaling near the Hart Bridge & Upper anchorage) – updated by pilots 08/15/23
Air drafts – Dames Point Bridge – 174’; Blount island High Wires - 175’
 
Vessels that have good maneuvering characteristics and have proven to handle well (EHV), may start in with a fresh water draft of 35’00”or less at any time and at any stage of the tide.  The Tide Windows are changing from tide windows based on tidal current to tide windows based on height of tide. The new windows are based on Low Water (LW) and High Water (HW) in Mayport . 
 
INBOUND WINDOWS : TANKERS AND BULKERS
START STOP
33’01” to 36’00” LW +2 hr 15 min HW +1 hr 30 min 36’01” to 40 ‘00” LW +3 hr. HW +45 min (confirmed 06/08/23) Outbound Windows:  For all vessels berthed below buoy 51 at berths DP16, DP17, DP18, BI30, BI31, BI32:
Vessels with a draft less than 38’-00” freshwater can sail anytime if berth and turning basin are at project depth. Vessels with drafts from 38’-00” to 39’-00” freshwater can sail starting 1 hour after HW in Mayport. Vessels with drafts 39’-00” to 40’-00” can sail starting 2 hours after HW in Mayport.
Stop sailing vessels up to 39’-00” freshwater 1 hour before LW in Mayport. Stop sailing vessels up to 40’-00” 2 hours before LW in Mayport.
These windows are approximate and will be adjusted based on prevailing environmental conditions.
Under keel clearance -
channel - 2.5 ft
alongside berths - 0.5 ft
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TERMINAL LIMITS/INFORMATION:
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Maximum drafts allowed alongside berths: (UPDATED 06/08/23)
 
Talleyrand Terminals - Talleyrand Terminals Maximum drafts allowed:  #8 0-300’ LOA 37’; 300-900’ LOA 37’00; #4-#7 40’;  #3 Maximum drafts 34’00
Blount Islands – Berth 30- 33’ / Berth 31- 40’ / Berth 32- 39’ / Berth 33- 46.6’ / Berth 34- 47’ / Berth 35- 44’ (updated 04/13/23)
Dames Terminals - All berths - Maximum draft Berths Berth 20-22 36’
Apex - Uses Center Point berth for discharge
Center Point - restrictions:   Max LOA 680’- Max Beam 125’ ; MAX DRAFT 37’06 F 37’06 AFT / // 2x8” for Regular, 1x8” for Premium, 2x8” for ULSD, 1x8” for JetA (updated 05/15/23)
Buckeye – Vessels under 650’ FWD 37’06” AFT 38’00”; Vessels over 650’ FWD 37’00” AFT 38’00” Basis STBD Side to at MLLW.   It remains the vessel Master’s choice as to regarding docking, they may dock STBD or PORT Side to, provided the vessel adheres to the draft based on orientation.  2X8” Regular, 1x8” ULSD and Premium – Docking Starboard side to (08/29/23)
JEA - 36'00 (tidal restrictions over 33'00) Coastal - 32'00" No changes
Sunoco (ex-NuStar) Restrictions, Vessels over 33’00 will require tide, Max Draft allowed requiring tide 38’00 up to 800’ LOA; 37’ F 38’ A over 800’LOA,  Connections 2X12” ULSD and all gasoline, 6x12 Black oil  DEPTH AT DOCK 40’00 MLS(5/15/23)
MCK (formerly Marathon) – Maximum drafts –  F 38’00/A 38’00 SST ; 3x8” Regular, 2x8” ULSD, 1x8” Premium (CONFIRMED 03/05/24)
Asphalt Westway Terminal – 40’ 00” (Now called BWC Terminal Operates out of Talleyrand Terminal)
TransMontaigne – Max draft alongside 26’’ 6’’/ / Max LOA 666 / Max Beam 106 / Max Air draft 175 / Max BCM or SCM 270  - UPDATED 7/28/23
 
UKC required by USCG/Terminal – 06” alongside the dock, 1’ during transit (tidal restrictions over 33'00)
 
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FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL FILING REQUIREMENTS:
 
96 Hours - advance notice of arrival required by USCG.
96 Hours - advance notice to M.A.S.T. division of Customs and Border Patrol.
48 Hours - advance submission of ship's documents for all foreign arrival vessels required by Customs and Border Patrol
24 Hours (minimum) - Foreign cargo must submit manifest to the Customs & Border Patrol AMS.  
 
Port Security - All persons doing ship’s business within the Port of Jacksonville must have TWIC and a security pass from Duval County Sheriff, prior to be allowed onto any terminal.  Anyone not possessing both, must be escorted.  Vehicles must have permanent company markings to be allowed onto any terminal.
 
RIGHT WHALE SEASON – in effect through 04/15/24 – reporting requirements and speed requirements in place (attached)
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VESSEL TRAFFIC – IN – NONE
 
DUE:  SEAKAY STAR, AMERICAN LIBERTY, CORAL FAVIA, MTM HAMBURG, GARDEN STATE
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NEWS ARTICLES:  NONE
 
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CURRENT EVENTS:  04/24/24 - 1700 - OHPA MEETING – April 24, 2024, Monthly Meeting - Peck Center Willie Mae Ashley Auditorium  516 S 10th Street, Fernandina Beach  Time: 6 PM  Agenda: TBD
 
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UPCOMING EVENTS:  05/08/24 – OHPA - monthly meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise indicated below.  6 PM at the Peck Center auditorium (Willie Mae Ashley), 516 S 10th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.
05/09/24 – PROPELLER CLUB - Keiser University Propeller Club Student Port Fundraising Social   Thursday, May 9, 2024  5:30 PM  7:30 PM  BROOKLYN BURRITO GALLERY ROOFTOP BAR Join PropClubJax as we support this year’s Keiser University Student Port Fundraising Social!  The cost includes food and one (1) drink ticket.
05/22/24 - OHPA - monthly meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month, unless otherwise indicated below.  6 PM at the Peck Center auditorium (Willie Mae Ashley), 516 S 10th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034.
05/28/24 - 0900 – JAXPORT Board meeting
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SECURITY LEVEL: MARSEC 1
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CURRENT HURRICANE ALERT:    5/OUT OF SEASON
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Tides / Currents

TIDE INFORMATION: Tides for Jacksonville
 
Day        High      Tide  Height   Sunrise    Moon  Time      % Moon
           /Low      Time    Feet    Sunset                    Visible
 
APRIL 2024
 
M   22      Low   2:15 AM     0.2   6:50 AM     Set  6:03 AM      95
    22     High   8:27 AM     4.3   7:58 PM    Rise  7:01 PM
    22      Low   2:13 PM     0.1
    22     High   8:51 PM     4.8
 
Tu  23      Low   2:53 AM     0.1   6:49 AM     Set  6:30 AM      98
    23     High   9:04 AM     4.2   7:59 PM    Rise  7:57 PM
    23      Low   2:42 PM     0.0
    23     High   9:25 PM     4.8
 
W   24      Low   3:28 AM     0.1   6:48 AM     Set  6:59 AM      99
    24     High   9:41 AM     4.1   7:59 PM    Rise  8:56 PM
    24      Low   3:11 PM     0.0
    24     High  10:00 PM     4.8
 
Th  25      Low   4:01 AM     0.1   6:47 AM     Set  7:33 AM      99
    25     High  10:18 AM     4.1   8:00 PM    Rise  9:57 PM
    25      Low   3:43 PM     0.0
    25     High  10:36 PM     4.8
 
F   26      Low   4:35 AM     0.2   6:46 AM     Set  8:12 AM      97
    26     High  10:57 AM     4.0   8:01 PM    Rise 10:59 PM
    26      Low   4:18 PM     0.1
    26     High  11:15 PM     4.8
 
Sa  27      Low   5:14 AM     0.3   6:45 AM     Set  8:58 AM      92
    27     High  11:39 AM     4.0   8:01 PM    Rise 12:00 PM
    27      Low   4:59 PM     0.2
    27     High  11:57 PM     4.8
 
Su  28      Low   5:59 AM     0.5   6:44 AM    Rise 12:00 AM      86
    28     High  12:24 PM     3.9   8:02 PM     Set  9:53 AM
    28      Low   5:47 PM     0.3
 
M   29     High  12:45 AM     4.7   6:43 AM    Rise 12:57 AM      78
    29      Low   6:54 AM     0.6   8:03 PM     Set 10:54 AM
    29     High   1:14 PM     3.9
    29      Low   6:45 PM     0.4
 
Tu  30     High   1:39 AM     4.7   6:42 AM    Rise  1:49 AM      69
    30      Low   7:56 AM     0.6   8:03 PM     Set 12:00 PM
    30     High   2:12 PM     4.0
    30      Low   7:52 PM     0.5
 
MAY 2024
 
2024/05/01       Wed      04:02 AM            2.56      H
2024/05/01       Wed      10:54 AM            0.23      L
2024/05/01       Wed      4:32 PM              2.24      H
2024/05/01       Wed      10:58 PM            0.23      L
2024/05/02       Thu        05:08 AM            2.56      H
2024/05/02       Thu        11:52 AM            0.13      L
2024/05/02       Thu        5:40 PM              2.39      H
2024/05/03       Fri          12:08 AM            0.16      L
2024/05/03       Fri          06:14 AM            2.60      H
2024/05/03       Fri          12:48 PM            0.01      L
2024/05/03       Fri          6:44 PM              2.59      H
2024/05/04       Sat         01:13 AM            0.05      L
2024/05/04       Sat         07:14 AM            2.65      H
2024/05/04       Sat         1:41 PM              -0.13     L
2024/05/04       Sat         7:43 PM              2.82      H
2024/05/05       Sun        02:15 AM            -0.06     L
2024/05/05       Sun        08:10 AM            2.69      H
2024/05/05       Sun        2:33 PM              -0.26     L
2024/05/05       Sun        8:38 PM              3.02      H
2024/05/06       Mon       03:13 AM            -0.16     L
2024/05/06       Mon       09:03 AM            2.70      H
2024/05/06       Mon       3:23 PM              -0.35     L
2024/05/06       Mon       9:30 PM              3.17      H
2024/05/07       Tue        04:07 AM            -0.23     L
2024/05/07       Tue        09:54 AM            2.68      H
2024/05/07       Tue        4:11 PM              -0.39     L
2024/05/07       Tue        10:21 PM            3.24      H
2024/05/08       Wed      04:58 AM            -0.24     L
2024/05/08       Wed      10:45 AM            2.63      H
2024/05/08       Wed      4:58 PM              -0.36     L
2024/05/08       Wed      11:10 PM            3.22      H
2024/05/09       Thu        05:48 AM            -0.20     L
2024/05/09       Thu        11:35 AM            2.55      H
2024/05/09       Thu        5:44 PM              -0.27     L
2024/05/09       Thu        11:59 PM            3.13      H
2024/05/10       Fri          06:37 AM            -0.10     L
2024/05/10       Fri          12:25 PM            2.45      H
2024/05/10       Fri          6:32 PM              -0.12     L
2024/05/11       Sat         12:48 AM            2.98      H
2024/05/11       Sat         07:28 AM            0.02      L
2024/05/11       Sat         1:15 PM              2.35      H
2024/05/11       Sat         7:23 PM              0.05      L
2024/05/12       Sun        01:37 AM            2.80      H
2024/05/12       Sun        08:22 AM            0.15      L
2024/05/12       Sun        2:06 PM              2.25      H
2024/05/12       Sun        8:18 PM              0.22      L
2024/05/13       Mon       02:27 AM            2.62      H
2024/05/13       Mon       09:18 AM            0.26      L
2024/05/13       Mon       2:59 PM              2.17      H
2024/05/13       Mon       9:19 PM              0.36      L
2024/05/14       Tue        03:18 AM            2.46      H
2024/05/14       Tue        10:14 AM            0.32      L
2024/05/14       Tue        3:55 PM              2.13      H
2024/05/14       Tue        10:22 PM            0.44      L
2024/05/15       Wed      04:12 AM            2.34      H
2024/05/15       Wed      11:07 AM            0.34      L
2024/05/15       Wed      4:53 PM              2.13      H
2024/05/15       Wed      11:22 PM            0.47      L
 
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Weather / Marine Zone Forecast

MARINE WEATHER:    Hazardous Weather Conditions
Last Update: 228 PM EDT Mon Apr 22 2024
37NM E Jacksonville Beach FL
Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
Tonight
Northeast winds 20 knots, diminishing to 10 to 15 knots after midnight. Seas 6 to 7 feet with a dominant period 9 seconds.
Tuesday
Northeast winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 feet with a dominant period 9 seconds.
Tuesday Night
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 feet with a dominant period 9 seconds.
Wednesday
South winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet with a dominant period 9 seconds.
Wednesday Night
South winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas around 4 feet with a dominant period 9 seconds.
Thursday
Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 4 feet with a dominant period 10 seconds.
Thursday Night
Southeast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 3 to 4 feet with a dominant period 10 seconds.
Friday
East winds 5 to 10 knots, increasing to 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet.
Friday Night
East winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet.
Saturday
East winds around 15 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet.
Saturday Night
East winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 5 feet.

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