Daily Update

Maine / New Hampshire

March 26, 2024

Notices

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COVID 19 SHARED LINKS:

Frequently Asked Questions: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/covid-19-basics/faq
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
USCG: https://www.uscg.mil/Coronavirus/
CBP: https://www.dhs.gov/coronavirus

CREW CHANGES:
                Portland / Searsport / Bucksport ME and Portsmouth NH:  The port director in Portland ME is allowing crew to sign off and repatriate back home under following conditions:
                                Crew must hold valid US Visa
                                Crew departure flights MUST be direct foreign – NO CONNECTIONS WITHIN US PERMITTED
                                Crew departure flights MUST depart prior to vessel departing port
                   Crew signing off may require PCR testing prior to flights departure - subject to regulations with destination airport

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Tides / Currents

PORTLAND TIDES:


MARCH 2024

Tu  26     High  12:30 AM     9.3   6:32 AM     Set  7:02 AM      99
    26      Low   6:40 AM     0.3   7:01 PM    Rise  8:38 PM
    26     High  12:50 PM     9.1
    26      Low   6:51 PM     0.6

W   27     High   1:00 AM     9.4   6:30 AM     Set  7:21 AM      98
    27      Low   7:13 AM     0.3   7:02 PM    Rise  9:44 PM
    27     High   1:24 PM     8.9
    27      Low   7:21 PM     0.8

Th  28     High   1:31 AM     9.4   6:29 AM     Set  7:42 AM      94
    28      Low   7:47 AM     0.3   7:03 PM    Rise 10:51 PM
    28     High   1:58 PM     8.7
    28      Low   7:54 PM     1.0

F   29     High   2:04 AM     9.4   6:27 AM     Set  8:08 AM      89
    29      Low   8:24 AM     0.4   7:05 PM
    29     High   2:36 PM     8.4
    29      Low   8:30 PM     1.2

Sa  30     High   2:41 AM     9.3   6:25 AM    Rise 12:01 AM      82
    30      Low   9:05 AM     0.5   7:06 PM     Set  8:40 AM
    30     High   3:18 PM     8.2
    30      Low   9:12 PM     1.4

Su  31     High   3:24 AM     9.2   6:23 AM    Rise  1:09 AM      74
    31      Low   9:52 AM     0.7   7:07 PM     Set  9:23 AM
    31     High   4:07 PM     7.9
    31      Low  10:00 PM     1.6


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Portsmouth NH Tides -

MARCH 2024


Tu  26     High  12:52 AM     8.0   6:34 AM     Set  7:05 AM      99
    26      Low   6:57 AM     0.3   7:03 PM    Rise  8:39 PM
    26     High   1:12 PM     7.8
    26      Low   7:08 PM     0.5

W   27     High   1:22 AM     8.1   6:33 AM     Set  7:24 AM      98
    27      Low   7:30 AM     0.3   7:04 PM    Rise  9:44 PM
    27     High   1:46 PM     7.7
    27      Low   7:38 PM     0.7

Th  28     High   1:53 AM     8.1   6:31 AM     Set  7:45 AM      94
    28      Low   8:04 AM     0.3   7:05 PM    Rise 10:52 PM

    28     High   2:20 PM     7.5
    28      Low   8:11 PM     0.9

F   29     High   2:26 AM     8.1   6:29 AM     Set  8:12 AM      89
    29      Low   8:41 AM     0.3   7:06 PM
    29     High   2:58 PM     7.2
    29      Low   8:47 PM     1.0

Sa  30     High   3:03 AM     8.0   6:27 AM    Rise 12:00 AM      82
    30      Low   9:22 AM     0.4   7:07 PM     Set  8:45 AM
    30     High   3:40 PM     7.1
    30      Low   9:29 PM     1.2

Su  31     High   3:46 AM     7.9   6:26 AM    Rise  1:08 AM      74
    31      Low  10:09 AM     0.6   7:09 PM     Set  9:28 AM
    31     High   4:29 PM     6.8
    31      Low  10:17 PM     1.4

Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM
348 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING

TODAY
NE winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt late. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft. Widespread drizzle this morning, then a chance of showers with areas of drizzle this afternoon.

TONIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.

WED
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 8 ft. A chance of showers in the morning with vsby 1 to 3 NM.

WED NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of drizzle. A chance of showers in the evening, then rain likely after midnight.

THU
N winds around 5 kt, increasing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Rain.

THU NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Rain.

FRI
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Rain likely, mainly in the morning.

FRI NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Scattered showers.

SAT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.

SAT NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

ANZ152-262200
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
348 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING

TODAY
NE winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt late. Gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Patchy drizzle early this morning, then areas of drizzle late this morning and early afternoon. A chance of showers this afternoon.

TONIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, diminishing to around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Showers likely. Vsby 1 to 3 NM after midnight.

WED
E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft. A chance of showers in the morning with vsby 1 to 3 NM.

WED NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. A chance of drizzle. A chance of showers in the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.

THU
NE winds around 5 kt, becoming N in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Rain. Vsby 1 to 3 NM in the morning.

THU NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Rain.

FRI
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Rain likely, mainly in the morning.

FRI NIGHT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Scattered showers.

SAT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Scattered showers in the morning.

SAT NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

ANZ150-262200
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
348 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING

TODAY
NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Patchy drizzle early this morning, then areas of drizzle late this morning and early afternoon. A chance of showers this afternoon.

TONIGHT
NE winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, becoming E 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Showers likely.

WED
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. A chance of showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM in the morning.

WED NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. A chance of drizzle. A chance of showers in the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.

THU
NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Rain. Vsby 1 to 3 NM in the morning.

THU NIGHT
N winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Rain.

FRI
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Rain likely.

FRI NIGHT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Scattered showers.

SAT
NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Scattered showers in the morning with vsby 1 to 3 NM.

SAT NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

ANZ153-262200
Casco Bay
348 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING

TODAY
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, building to 4 to 7 ft this afternoon. Areas of freezing drizzle this morning. Areas of drizzle. A chance of showers this afternoon.

TONIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Showers likely. Patchy fog in the evening. Patchy fog after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM, decreasing to 1 NM or less after midnight.

WED
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of showers in the morning. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 NM or less, increasing to 1 to 3 NM in the afternoon.

WED NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt, becoming SW after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of drizzle. A chance of showers in the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.

THU
N winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Patchy fog in the morning. Rain. Vsby 1 to 3 NM in the morning.

THU NIGHT
N winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Rain.

FRI
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Rain likely, mainly in the morning.

FRI NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Scattered showers.

SAT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.

SAT NIGHT
NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

ANZ151-262200
Penobscot Bay
348 AM EDT Tue Mar 26 2024

TODAY
NE winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt late. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Patchy drizzle early this morning, then areas of drizzle late this morning and early afternoon. A chance of showers this afternoon.

TONIGHT
NE winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Showers. Patchy fog after midnight. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.

WED
E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers. Patchy fog in the morning. Patchy fog in the afternoon. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.

WED NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of drizzle. A chance of showers in the evening, then rain likely after midnight. Patchy fog. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.

THU
NE winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Patchy fog in the morning. Rain. Vsby 1 to 3 NM in the morning.

THU NIGHT
N winds 5 to 10 kt, increasing to 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Rain.

FRI
N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Rain likely.

FRI NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Scattered showers. Vsby 1 to 3 NM after midnight.

SAT
NW winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Scattered showers in the morning with vsby 1 to 3 NM.

SAT NIGHT
NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.

Port / Terminal Restrictions

TERMINAL DRAFT LIMIATATIONS: (as reported by terminal)

PORTLAND ME
                PORTLAND PIPELINE 50’ 00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
                GULF OIL 36’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
                CITGO/IRVING TERMINAL 34’08” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
                GLOBAL OIL 36’00” BRACKISH WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
                BUCKEYE/IRVING 37’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
                SPRAGUE ROLLING MILLS 35’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
                SPRAGUE MERRILLS MARINE 36’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
                TURNERS ISLAND TERMINAL 23’00” SALT WATER DARFT MAX PERMITTED

PORTSMOUTH NH (ALL DRAFTS FOR PORTSMOUTH ARE SALT WATER)
                GRANITE STATE MINERAL 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
                NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE PORT AUTHORITY 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
                IRVING OIL TERMINAL 36’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
                PUBLIC SERVICE NEW HAMPSHIRE 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
                SPRAGUE AVERY LANE / SEA 3 36’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
                SPRAGUE RIVER ROAD 33’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED

SEARSPORT ME (ALL DRAFTS FOR SEARSPORT SALT WATER)
                LIQUID BERTH:
                ***SPRAGUE ENERGY HAS ADVISED THEY WILL ACCEPT ANY VESSEL WITH DRAFT OF 28’00” OR LESS ANYTIME***
                ***SPRAGUE ENERGY HAS ADVISED ANY VESSEL WITH DRAFT OVER 28’00” UPD TO MAX 35’00” WILL BE ACCEPTED USING A 2 FENDER SYSTEM TO BREAST OFF THE BERTH**
                MACKPOINT / SPRAGUE BULK PIER 39’00" MAX DRAFT PERMITTED

BUCKSPORT ME (ALL DRAFTS FOR BUCKSPORT ARE BRACKISH WATER)
                WEBBER TANKS 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED

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