Daily Update

Jacksonville, FL

November 12, 2024

Notices

PORT OF JACKSONVILLE, FL (CONFIRMED 10/31/24)
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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 - 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: (CONFIRMED 10/31/24)
 
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’  
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  
Buckeye – Vessels  max draft 36’06” 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  
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
MCK (formerly Marathon) – Maximum drafts – 38’00 -  for starboard side docking at the pier/dock. ; 3x8” Regular, 2x8” ULSD, 1x8” Premium (confirmed 10/31/24)  
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.
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VESSEL TRAFFIC – IN –SOLAR KATHERINE
 
DUE:  SEAKAY STAR
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NEWS ARTICLES: NONE
 
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CURRENT EVENTS:  11/13/24 - OHPA: 516 S 10th Street, Ste. 103, Fernandina Beach - or call 904.468.2073 - *For Port of Fernandina operations/contacts:  Go to nassauterminal.com  - call 904.430.8181, 904.990.1303
November 13, 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:  11/21/24 – PROPELLER CLUB - Club Membership Social - Thursday, November 21, 2024  5:30 PM  7:30 PM  Culhane's Irish Pub  9720 Deer Lake Ct. Jacksonville, FL 32246USA (map)  Members' Social is a celebration and recognition of all those members who are engaged with the Prop Club and share our mission, goals, and objectives. Networking Event. Members get to interact with the Past Presidents and enjoy the camaraderie.
 
12/04/24 – OHPA MONTHLY MEETING
12/05/24 – PROPELLER CLUB MEETING
12/09/24 – JAXPORT MEETING - Board Meeting               12/09/2024       09:00 AM               JAXPORT Corporate Headquarters
 
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SECURITY LEVEL: MARSEC 1
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HURRICANE ALERT – 4/SEASONAL – NO TROPICAL FORCE WINDS EXPECTED WITHIN 48 HOURS.

Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
100 PM EST Tue Nov 12 2024
 
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico:
 
1. Central and Western Caribbean Sea:
Disorganized showers and thunderstorms over the central Caribbean
Sea are associated with a broad area of low pressure. 
Environmental conditions appear conducive for development, and a
tropical depression is likely to form within the next two to three
days while the system moves slowly westward into the western
Caribbean Sea.  Afterward, further development is likely while the
disturbance meanders over the western Caribbean Sea through the
weekend.  The system is forecast begin moving slowly northwestward
by early next week.  Interests across the western and northwestern
Caribbean Sea should monitor the progress of this system.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...medium...60 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...high...90 percent.
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Tides / Currents

TIDE INFORMATION: Tides for Jacksonville
 
Day        High      Tide  Height   Sunrise    Moon  Time      % Moon
           /Low      Time    Feet    Sunset                    Visible
 
NOVEMBER 2024
 
Tu  12     High   4:57 AM     5.5   6:50 AM     Set  3:01 AM      76
    12      Low  10:51 AM     0.4   5:30 PM    Rise  3:18 PM
    12     High   5:19 PM     5.3
    12      Low  11:11 PM     0.0
 
W   13     High   5:53 AM     5.8   6:51 AM     Set  4:09 AM      86
    13      Low  11:50 AM     0.1   5:30 PM    Rise  3:52 PM
    13     High   6:14 PM     5.2
 
Th  14      Low  12:02 AM    -0.3   6:51 AM     Set  5:19 AM      93
    14     High   6:47 AM     6.0   5:29 PM    Rise  4:29 PM
    14      Low  12:47 PM    -0.1
    14     High   7:07 PM     5.2
 
F   15      Low  12:52 AM    -0.5   6:52 AM     Set  6:32 AM      98
    15     High   7:39 AM     6.1   5:29 PM    Rise  5:12 PM
    15      Low   1:40 PM    -0.2
    15     High   8:00 PM     5.1
 
Sa  16      Low   1:41 AM    -0.6   6:53 AM     Set  7:46 AM      99
    16     High   8:31 AM     6.1   5:28 PM    Rise  6:01 PM
    16      Low   2:31 PM    -0.2
    16     High   8:52 PM     5.0
 
Su  17      Low   2:30 AM    -0.5   6:54 AM     Set  8:57 AM      98
    17     High   9:23 AM     6.0   5:28 PM    Rise  6:58 PM
    17      Low   3:22 PM    -0.1
    17     High   9:44 PM     4.8
 
M   18      Low   3:19 AM    -0.3   6:55 AM     Set 10:03 AM      95
    18     High  10:14 AM     5.8   5:27 PM    Rise  8:01 PM
    18      Low   4:14 PM     0.2
    18     High  10:36 PM     4.7
 
Tu  19      Low   4:11 AM     0.1   6:56 AM     Set 10:59 AM      89
    19     High  11:06 AM     5.6   5:27 PM    Rise  9:06 PM
    19      Low   5:09 PM     0.5
    19     High  11:29 PM     4.5
 
W   20      Low   5:07 AM     0.5   6:56 AM     Set 11:46 AM      81
    20     High  11:58 AM     5.3   5:27 PM    Rise 10:10 PM
    20      Low   6:07 PM     0.7
 
Th  21     High  12:23 AM     4.4   6:57 AM     Set 12:24 PM      72
    21      Low   6:09 AM     0.8   5:26 PM    Rise 11:12 PM
    21     High  12:50 PM     5.1
    21      Low   7:06 PM     0.9
 
F   22     High   1:19 AM     4.4   6:58 AM     Set 12:57 PM      63
    22      Low   7:13 AM     1.1   5:26 PM
    22     High   1:44 PM     4.9
    22      Low   8:02 PM     1.0
 
Sa  23     High   2:18 AM     4.4   6:59 AM    Rise 12:09 AM      53
    23      Low   8:15 AM     1.2   5:26 PM     Set  1:25 PM
    23     High   2:38 PM     4.7
    23      Low   8:52 PM     1.0
 
Su  24     High   3:17 AM     4.5   7:00 AM    Rise  1:04 AM      43
    24      Low   9:12 AM     1.2   5:26 PM     Set  1:51 PM
    24     High   3:31 PM     4.6
    24      Low   9:38 PM     1.0
 
M   25     High   4:12 AM     4.6   7:01 AM    Rise  1:57 AM      34
    25      Low  10:06 AM     1.2   5:25 PM     Set  2:16 PM
    25     High   4:21 PM     4.5
    25      Low  10:21 PM     0.9
 
Tu  26     High   5:00 AM     4.8   7:01 AM    Rise  2:50 AM      25
    26      Low  10:58 AM     1.1   5:25 PM     Set  2:41 PM
    26     High   5:07 PM     4.5
    26      Low  11:02 PM     0.8
 
W   27     High   5:44 AM     4.9   7:02 AM    Rise  3:43 AM      17
    27      Low  11:46 AM     1.0   5:25 PM     Set  3:07 PM
    27     High   5:51 PM     4.4
    27      Low  11:42 PM     0.7
 
Th  28     High   6:25 AM     5.0   7:03 AM    Rise  4:38 AM      11
    28      Low  12:30 PM     0.8   5:25 PM     Set  3:36 PM
    28     High   6:33 PM     4.4
 
F   29      Low  12:19 AM     0.6   7:04 AM    Rise  5:35 AM      6
    29     High   7:05 AM     5.1   5:25 PM     Set  4:09 PM
    29      Low   1:12 PM     0.7
    29     High   7:14 PM     4.3
 
Sa  30      Low  12:54 AM     0.4   7:05 AM    Rise  6:34 AM      2
    30     High   7:43 AM     5.1   5:25 PM     Set  4:48 PM
    30      Low   1:50 PM     0.6
    30     High   7:55 PM     4.3
 
DECEMBER 2024
 
Su   1      Low   1:29 AM     0.3   7:05 AM    Rise  7:35 AM      0
     1     High   8:22 AM     5.1   5:25 PM     Set  5:34 PM
     1      Low   2:26 PM     0.5
     1     High   8:36 PM     4.2
 
M    2      Low   2:04 AM     0.3   7:06 AM    Rise  8:34 AM      0
     2     High   9:02 AM     5.1   5:25 PM     Set  6:27 PM
     2      Low   3:02 PM     0.5
     2     High   9:17 PM     4.2
 
Tu   3      Low   2:41 AM     0.2   7:07 AM    Rise  9:30 AM      2
     3     High   9:43 AM     5.1   5:25 PM     Set  7:26 PM
     3      Low   3:39 PM     0.6
     3     High  10:01 PM     4.2
 
W    4      Low   3:23 AM     0.3   7:08 AM    Rise 10:20 AM      6
     4     High  10:27 AM     5.1   5:25 PM     Set  8:30 PM
     4      Low   4:22 PM     0.6
     4     High  10:47 PM     4.2
 
Th   5      Low   4:09 AM     0.3   7:08 AM    Rise 11:04 AM      12
     5     High  11:12 AM     5.1   5:25 PM     Set  9:36 PM
     5      Low   5:10 PM     0.6
     5     High  11:36 PM     4.3
 
F    6      Low   5:03 AM     0.5   7:09 AM    Rise 11:42 AM      20
     6     High  12:01 PM     5.0   5:25 PM     Set 10:41 PM
     6      Low   6:05 PM     0.6
 
Sa   7     High  12:29 AM     4.4   7:10 AM    Rise 12:16 PM      29
     7      Low   6:06 AM     0.6   5:25 PM     Set 11:45 PM
     7     High  12:53 PM     5.0
     7      Low   7:02 PM     0.5
 
Su   8     High   1:28 AM     4.5   7:11 AM    Rise 12:47 PM      39
     8      Low   7:16 AM     0.6   5:25 PM
     8     High   1:50 PM     4.8
     8      Low   8:00 PM     0.3
 
M    9     High   2:31 AM     4.7   7:11 AM     Set 12:50 AM      51
     9      Low   8:26 AM     0.6   5:25 PM    Rise  1:18 PM
     9     High   2:52 PM     4.7
     9      Low   8:56 PM     0.1
 
Tu  10     High   3:37 AM     5.0   7:12 AM     Set  1:54 AM      62
    10      Low   9:33 AM     0.4   5:26 PM    Rise  1:49 PM
    10     High   3:56 PM     4.6
    10      Low   9:51 PM    -0.1
 
W   11     High   4:39 AM     5.2   7:13 AM     Set  3:01 AM      73
    11      Low  10:37 AM     0.2   5:26 PM    Rise  2:24 PM
    11     High   4:58 PM     4.6
    11      Low  10:46 PM    -0.3
 
Th  12     High   5:38 AM     5.4   7:13 AM     Set  4:10 AM      82
    12      Low  11:37 AM     0.0   5:26 PM    Rise  3:02 PM
    12     High   5:57 PM     4.5
    12      Low  11:40 PM    -0.5
 
F   13     High   6:33 AM     5.6   7:14 AM     Set  5:22 AM      90
    13      Low  12:34 PM    -0.2   5:26 PM    Rise  3:48 PM
    13     High   6:52 PM     4.5
 
Sa  14      Low  12:34 AM    -0.7   7:15 AM     Set  6:34 AM      96
    14     High   7:26 AM     5.6   5:27 PM    Rise  4:41 PM
    14      Low   1:27 PM    -0.4
    14     High   7:45 PM     4.5
 
Su  15      Low   1:25 AM    -0.7   7:15 AM     Set  7:42 AM      99
    15     High   8:18 AM     5.6   5:27 PM    Rise  5:41 PM
    15      Low   2:17 PM    -0.4
    15     High   8:37 PM     4.4
 
M   16      Low   2:14 AM    -0.7   7:16 AM     Set  8:43 AM      99
    16     High   9:08 AM     5.5   5:27 PM    Rise  6:46 PM
    16      Low   3:06 PM    -0.3
    16     High   9:27 PM     4.3
 
Tu  17      Low   3:03 AM    -0.5   7:16 AM     Set  9:35 AM      97
    17     High   9:56 AM     5.3   5:28 PM    Rise  7:52 PM
    17      Low   3:54 PM    -0.2
    17     High  10:16 PM     4.2
 
W   18      Low   3:51 AM    -0.3   7:17 AM     Set 10:18 AM      93
    18     High  10:42 AM     5.1   5:28 PM    Rise  8:56 PM
    18      Low   4:42 PM     0.0
    18     High  11:04 PM     4.2
 
Th  19      Low   4:42 AM     0.1   7:18 AM     Set 10:54 AM      86
    19     High  11:27 AM     4.9   5:29 PM    Rise  9:57 PM
    19      Low   5:32 PM     0.3
    19     High  11:52 PM     4.1
 
F   20      Low   5:36 AM     0.4   7:18 AM     Set 11:24 AM      79
    20     High  12:11 PM     4.6   5:29 PM    Rise 10:54 PM
    20      Low   6:23 PM     0.5
 
Sa  21     High  12:40 AM     4.0   7:19 AM     Set 11:52 AM      70
    21      Low   6:35 AM     0.7   5:30 PM    Rise 11:48 PM
    21     High  12:55 PM     4.4
    21      Low   7:13 PM     0.6
 
Su  22     High   1:31 AM     4.1   7:19 AM     Set 12:17 PM      61
    22      Low   7:34 AM     0.9   5:30 PM
    22     High   1:41 PM     4.2
    22      Low   8:00 PM     0.7
 
M   23     High   2:24 AM     4.1   7:20 AM    Rise 12:41 AM      52
    23      Low   8:32 AM     1.0   5:31 PM     Set 12:42 PM
    23     High   2:30 PM     4.0
    23      Low   8:45 PM     0.7
 
Tu  24     High   3:19 AM     4.2   7:20 AM    Rise  1:34 AM      42
    24      Low   9:27 AM     1.0   5:31 PM     Set  1:08 PM
    24     High   3:23 PM     3.9
    24      Low   9:28 PM     0.7
 
W   25     High   4:12 AM     4.3   7:20 AM    Rise  2:28 AM      33
    25      Low  10:20 AM     1.0   5:32 PM     Set  1:36 PM
    25     High   4:17 PM     3.8
    25      Low  10:12 PM     0.6
 
Th  26     High   5:03 AM     4.4   7:21 AM    Rise  3:24 AM      24
    26      Low  11:11 AM     0.8   5:33 PM     Set  2:07 PM
    26     High   5:09 PM     3.8
    26      Low  10:56 PM     0.5
 
F   27     High   5:50 AM     4.5   7:21 AM    Rise  4:22 AM      17
    27      Low  11:58 AM     0.7   5:33 PM     Set  2:43 PM
    27     High   5:57 PM     3.8
    27      Low  11:40 PM     0.3
 
Sa  28     High   6:34 AM     4.6   7:21 AM    Rise  5:23 AM      10
    28      Low  12:43 PM     0.4   5:34 PM     Set  3:27 PM
    28     High   6:44 PM     3.8
 
Su  29      Low  12:22 AM     0.1   7:22 AM    Rise  6:23 AM      5
    29     High   7:18 AM     4.7   5:34 PM     Set  4:18 PM
    29      Low   1:24 PM     0.3
    29     High   7:29 PM     3.9
 
M   30      Low   1:04 AM    -0.1   7:22 AM    Rise  7:22 AM      1
    30     High   8:01 AM     4.8   5:35 PM     Set  5:16 PM
    30      Low   2:03 PM     0.1
    30     High   8:13 PM     3.9
 
Tu  31      Low   1:45 AM    -0.3   7:22 AM    Rise  8:15 AM      0
    31     High   8:44 AM     4.9   5:36 PM     Set  6:20 PM
    31      Low   2:41 PM     0.0
    31     High   8:58 PM     4.0

Weather / Marine Zone Forecast

MARINE WEATHER: Hazardous Weather Conditions
Small Craft Advisory in effect from November 12, 10:00 PM EST until November 14, 10:00 AM EST
Last Update: 104 PM EST Tue Nov 12 2024
 
View Nearby Observations
 
32NM E Jacksonville Beach FL
Marine Zone Forecast
 
TonightNortheast winds 15 to 20 knots, increasing to 20 to 25 knots after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave detail: northeast 7 feet at 7 seconds. A slight chance of showers after midnight.
WednesdayEast winds around 20 knots. Seas 6 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. Wave detail: east 7 feet at 7 seconds.
Wednesday NightEast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 6 to 8 feet, occasionally to 10 feet. Wave detail: east 8 feet at 8 seconds.
ThursdaySoutheast winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet. Wave detail: east 7 feet at 9 seconds.
Thursday NightSouth winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming west 15 to 20 knots after midnight. Seas 5 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave detail: northeast 6 feet at 9 seconds and west 3 feet at 3 seconds.
Friday And Friday NightNorth winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 5 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave detail: north 6 feet at 10 seconds and north 5 feet at 5 seconds.
SaturdayNorth winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet.
SundayNortheast winds around 10 knots, becoming east. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet.
 

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