Daily Update
Maine / New Hampshire
August 13, 2024
Notices
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
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
Tides / Currents
PORTLAND TIDES:
AUGUST 2024
Tu 13 High 5:48 AM 7.6 5:44 AM Rise 3:06 PM 51
13 Low 11:44 AM 1.9 7:47 PM Set 11:42 PM
13 High 6:04 PM 8.7
W 14 Low 12:35 AM 1.5 5:45 AM Rise 4:14 PM 60
14 High 6:46 AM 7.5 7:45 PM
14 Low 12:38 PM 2.0
14 High 7:00 PM 8.9
Th 15 Low 1:35 AM 1.4 5:46 AM Set 12:27 AM 70
15 High 7:47 AM 7.5 7:44 PM Rise 5:17 PM
15 Low 1:36 PM 1.9
15 High 7:57 PM 9.1
F 16 Low 2:34 AM 1.0 5:47 AM Set 1:24 AM 79
16 High 8:47 AM 7.8 7:42 PM Rise 6:11 PM
16 Low 2:35 PM 1.6
16 High 8:55 PM 9.6
Sa 17 Low 3:29 AM 0.5 5:49 AM Set 2:34 AM 87
17 High 9:42 AM 8.2 7:41 PM Rise 6:55 PM
17 Low 3:31 PM 1.2
17 High 9:50 PM 10.1
Su 18 Low 4:21 AM -0.1 5:50 AM Set 3:53 AM 94
18 High 10:33 AM 8.8 7:39 PM Rise 7:30 PM
18 Low 4:25 PM 0.6
18 High 10:42 PM 10.6
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Portsmouth NH Tides -
AUGUST 2024
Tu 13 High 6:10 AM 6.5 5:47 AM Rise 3:06 PM 51
13 Low 12:01 PM 1.6 7:48 PM Set 11:47 PM
13 High 6:26 PM 7.5
W 14 Low 12:52 AM 1.3 5:48 AM Rise 4:13 PM 60
14 High 7:08 AM 6.5 7:46 PM
14 Low 12:55 PM 1.7
14 High 7:22 PM 7.7
Th 15 Low 1:52 AM 1.2 5:50 AM Set 12:32 AM 70
15 High 8:09 AM 6.5 7:45 PM Rise 5:16 PM
15 Low 1:53 PM 1.6
15 High 8:19 PM 7.8
F 16 Low 2:51 AM 0.9 5:51 AM Set 1:29 AM 79
16 High 9:09 AM 6.7 7:43 PM Rise 6:10 PM
16 Low 2:52 PM 1.4
16 High 9:17 PM 8.3
Sa 17 Low 3:46 AM 0.4 5:52 AM Set 2:39 AM 87
17 High 10:04 AM 7.1 7:42 PM Rise 6:55 PM
17 Low 3:48 PM 1.0
17 High 10:12 PM 8.7
Su 18 Low 4:38 AM -0.1 5:53 AM Set 3:58 AM 94
18 High 10:55 AM 7.6 7:40 PM Rise 7:30 PM
18 Low 4:42 PM 0.5
18 High 11:04 PM 9.1
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
ANZ154-140030
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM
621 AM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024
TODAY
NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW this afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 8 seconds.
TONIGHT
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 8 seconds.
WED
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 10 seconds.
WED NIGHT
NE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 10 seconds.
THU
E winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
THU NIGHT
SE winds around 5 kt, becoming W after midnight. Seas around 2 ft.
FRI
NE winds around 5 kt, becoming SE around 5 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft.
FRI NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
SAT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
SAT NIGHT
S winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers after midnight.
ANZ152-140030
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
621 AM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024
TODAY
NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW with gusts up to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 3 seconds.
TONIGHT
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 3 seconds and S 2 ft at 8 seconds.
WED
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
WED NIGHT
NE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 8 seconds.
THU
NE winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
THU NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 10 seconds.
FRI
E winds around 5 kt, becoming S around 5 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft.
FRI NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
SAT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
SAT NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers after midnight.
ANZ150-140030
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
621 AM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024
TODAY
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 3 seconds.
TONIGHT
W winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and S 2 ft at 8 seconds.
WED
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 8 seconds.
WED NIGHT
NE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 8 seconds.
THU
E winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
THU NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
FRI
E winds around 5 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft.
FRI NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
SAT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
SAT NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
ANZ153-140030
Casco Bay
621 AM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024
TODAY
NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW late. Seas around 2 ft.
TONIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
WED
N winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Scattered showers and tstms in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
NE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Scattered showers and tstms in the evening.
THU
NE winds around 5 kt, becoming SE around 5 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
THU NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt, becoming W after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less.
FRI
E winds around 5 kt, becoming SE around 5 kt in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 ft in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
SAT
S winds around 5 kt, increasing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft.
SAT NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers after midnight.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
ANZ151-140030
Penobscot Bay
621 AM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024
TODAY
W winds around 5 kt, becoming SW late. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 7 seconds.
TONIGHT
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 7 seconds.
WED
NE winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Scattered showers and tstms in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
NE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Scattered showers and tstms in the evening.
THU
NE winds around 5 kt, becoming SE around 5 kt in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less.
THU NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt in the evening, becoming light and variable. Seas 1 foot or less.
FRI
E winds around 5 kt, becoming S around 5 kt in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less.
FRI NIGHT
SW winds around 5 kt. Seas 1 foot or less.
SAT
S winds around 5 kt, increasing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft.
SAT NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers after midnight.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM
621 AM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024
TODAY
NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW this afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 8 seconds.
TONIGHT
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 8 seconds.
WED
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 10 seconds.
WED NIGHT
NE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 10 seconds.
THU
E winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
THU NIGHT
SE winds around 5 kt, becoming W after midnight. Seas around 2 ft.
FRI
NE winds around 5 kt, becoming SE around 5 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft.
FRI NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
SAT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
SAT NIGHT
S winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers after midnight.
ANZ152-140030
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
621 AM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024
TODAY
NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW with gusts up to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 3 seconds.
TONIGHT
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 3 seconds and S 2 ft at 8 seconds.
WED
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
WED NIGHT
NE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 8 seconds.
THU
NE winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
THU NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 10 seconds.
FRI
E winds around 5 kt, becoming S around 5 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft.
FRI NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
SAT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
SAT NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers after midnight.
ANZ150-140030
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
621 AM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024
TODAY
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt this afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 3 seconds.
TONIGHT
W winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and S 2 ft at 8 seconds.
WED
N winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 8 seconds.
WED NIGHT
NE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 8 seconds.
THU
E winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
THU NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
FRI
E winds around 5 kt, becoming S in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft.
FRI NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
SAT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
SAT NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
ANZ153-140030
Casco Bay
621 AM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024
TODAY
NW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW late. Seas around 2 ft.
TONIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
WED
N winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Scattered showers and tstms in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
NE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Scattered showers and tstms in the evening.
THU
NE winds around 5 kt, becoming SE around 5 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
THU NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt, becoming W after midnight. Seas 1 foot or less.
FRI
E winds around 5 kt, becoming SE around 5 kt in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 ft in the afternoon.
FRI NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
SAT
S winds around 5 kt, increasing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft.
SAT NIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers after midnight.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
ANZ151-140030
Penobscot Bay
621 AM EDT Tue Aug 13 2024
TODAY
W winds around 5 kt, becoming SW late. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 7 seconds.
TONIGHT
W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 7 seconds.
WED
NE winds around 5 kt, becoming SE in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft. Scattered showers and tstms in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
NE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Scattered showers and tstms in the evening.
THU
NE winds around 5 kt, becoming SE around 5 kt in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less.
THU NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt in the evening, becoming light and variable. Seas 1 foot or less.
FRI
E winds around 5 kt, becoming S around 5 kt in the afternoon. Seas 1 foot or less.
FRI NIGHT
SW winds around 5 kt. Seas 1 foot or less.
SAT
S winds around 5 kt, increasing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 2 ft.
SAT NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers after midnight.
Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
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 30’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
SPRAGUE MERRILLS MARINE 31’00” 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
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 30’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
SPRAGUE MERRILLS MARINE 31’00” 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
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
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