Daily Update

Wilmington, NC

March 21, 2024

Tides / Currents

Tides for Wilmington NC   
 
Day        High      Tide  Height   Sunrise    Moon  Time      % Moon
                     /Low      Time    Feet    Sunset                    Visible
 
 
MARCH 2024
 
Th  21      Low   1:58 AM     0.5   7:13 AM     Set  5:41 AM      82
    21     High   7:57 AM     4.4   7:24 PM    Rise  4:17 PM
    21      Low   2:38 PM     0.5
    21     High   8:18 PM     4.4
 
F   22      Low   2:48 AM     0.4   7:12 AM     Set  6:09 AM      89
    22     High   8:45 AM     4.5   7:25 PM    Rise  5:14 PM
    22      Low   3:22 PM     0.4
    22     High   9:06 PM     4.5
 
Sa  23      Low   3:35 AM     0.4   7:10 AM     Set  6:34 AM      94
    23     High   9:28 AM     4.5   7:26 PM    Rise  6:10 PM
    23      Low   4:03 PM     0.4
    23     High   9:50 PM     4.6
 
Su  24      Low   4:19 AM     0.4   7:09 AM     Set  6:57 AM      97
    24     High  10:08 AM     4.5   7:27 PM    Rise  7:05 PM
    24      Low   4:41 PM     0.4
    24     High  10:29 PM     4.7
 
M   25      Low   5:01 AM     0.4   7:08 AM     Set  7:19 AM      99
    25     High  10:45 AM     4.4   7:28 PM    Rise  8:01 PM
    25      Low   5:16 PM     0.5
    25     High  11:05 PM     4.7
 
Tu  26      Low   5:41 AM     0.4   7:06 AM     Set  7:43 AM      99
    26     High  11:17 AM     4.3   7:28 PM    Rise  8:57 PM
    26      Low   5:47 PM     0.5
    26     High  11:34 PM     4.7
 
W   27      Low   6:20 AM     0.5   7:05 AM     Set  8:07 AM      98
    27     High  11:44 AM     4.2   7:29 PM    Rise  9:56 PM
    27      Low   6:15 PM     0.6
    27     High  11:52 PM     4.7
 
Th  28      Low   6:57 AM     0.5   7:04 AM     Set  8:35 AM      94
    28     High  12:04 PM     4.1   7:30 PM    Rise 10:57 PM
    28      Low   6:42 PM     0.6
 
F   29     High  12:08 AM     4.7   7:02 AM     Set  9:08 AM      89
    29      Low   7:35 AM     0.6   7:31 PM    Rise 12:00 PM
    29     High  12:32 PM     4.1
    29      Low   7:13 PM     0.6
 
Sa  30     High  12:42 AM     4.8   7:01 AM     Set  9:47 AM      82
    30      Low   8:17 AM     0.7   7:31 PM
    30     High   1:12 PM     4.0
    30      Low   7:51 PM     0.6
 
Su  31     High   1:29 AM     4.7   6:59 AM    Rise  1:03 AM      74
    31      Low   9:07 AM     0.8   7:32 PM     Set 10:34 AM
    31     High   2:04 PM     4.0
    31      Low   8:40 PM     0.6
 
APRIL 2024
 

M    1     High   2:26 AM     4.7   6:58 AM    Rise  2:04 AM      64
     1      Low  10:07 AM     0.8   7:33 PM     Set 11:30 AM
     1     High   3:08 PM     4.0
     1      Low   9:45 PM     0.7
 
Tu   2     High   3:37 AM     4.6   6:57 AM    Rise  3:00 AM      54
     2      Low  11:14 AM     0.8   7:34 PM     Set 12:35 PM
     2     High   4:21 PM     4.0
     2      Low  11:07 PM     0.7
 
W    3     High   4:58 AM     4.6   6:55 AM    Rise  3:49 AM      43
     3      Low  12:18 PM     0.7   7:35 PM     Set  1:46 PM
     3     High   5:35 PM     4.2
 
Th   4      Low  12:26 AM     0.5   6:54 AM    Rise  4:31 AM      32
     4     High   6:14 AM     4.7   7:35 PM     Set  2:59 PM
     4      Low   1:17 PM     0.5
     4     High   6:44 PM     4.4
 
F    5      Low   1:34 AM     0.3   6:53 AM    Rise  5:08 AM      22
     5     High   7:20 AM     4.8   7:36 PM     Set  4:12 PM
     5      Low   2:12 PM     0.3
     5     High   7:47 PM     4.8
 
Sa   6      Low   2:36 AM     0.1   6:51 AM    Rise  5:40 AM      13
     6     High   8:18 AM     4.9   7:37 PM     Set  5:25 PM
     6      Low   3:05 PM     0.1
     6     High   8:44 PM     5.1
 
Su   7      Low   3:35 AM     0.0   6:50 AM    Rise  6:11 AM      6
     7     High   9:12 AM     5.0   7:38 PM     Set  6:37 PM
     7      Low   3:55 PM    -0.1
     7     High   9:37 PM     5.4
 
M    8      Low   4:30 AM    -0.1   6:49 AM    Rise  6:42 AM      1
     8     High  10:02 AM     5.0   7:38 PM     Set  7:50 PM
     8      Low   4:44 PM    -0.2
     8     High  10:28 PM     5.6
 
Tu   9      Low   5:23 AM    -0.2   6:47 AM    Rise  7:14 AM      0
     9     High  10:51 AM     4.9   7:39 PM     Set  9:04 PM
     9      Low   5:31 PM    -0.2
     9     High  11:17 PM     5.6
 
W   10      Low   6:15 AM    -0.1   6:46 AM    Rise  7:49 AM      1
    10     High  11:41 AM     4.7   7:40 PM     Set 10:17 PM
    10      Low   6:18 PM    -0.1
 
Th  11     High  12:08 AM     5.5   6:45 AM    Rise  8:29 AM      5
    11      Low   7:05 AM     0.0   7:41 PM     Set 11:29 PM
    11     High  12:33 PM     4.5
    11      Low   7:04 PM     0.1
 
F   12     High  12:59 AM     5.3   6:44 AM    Rise  9:15 AM      12
    12      Low   7:55 AM     0.2   7:41 PM
    12     High   1:27 PM     4.3
    12      Low   7:51 PM     0.3
 
Sa  13     High   1:54 AM     5.0   6:42 AM     Set 12:36 AM      20
    13      Low   8:47 AM     0.4   7:42 PM    Rise 10:08 AM
    13     High   2:22 PM     4.2
    13      Low   8:41 PM     0.5
 
Su  14     High   2:49 AM     4.8   6:41 AM     Set  1:36 AM      29
    14      Low   9:41 AM     0.6   7:43 PM    Rise 11:06 AM
    14     High   3:18 PM     4.0
    14      Low   9:35 PM     0.7
 
M   15     High   3:45 AM     4.5   6:40 AM     Set  2:26 AM      39
    15      Low  10:36 AM     0.7   7:44 PM    Rise 12:07 PM
    15     High   4:14 PM     4.0
    15      Low  10:34 PM     0.8
 
Tu  16     High   4:40 AM     4.4   6:39 AM     Set  3:08 AM      49
    16      Low  11:31 AM     0.7   7:45 PM    Rise  1:09 PM
    16     High   5:10 PM     4.0
    16      Low  11:35 PM     0.8
 
W   17     High   5:35 AM     4.3   6:37 AM     Set  3:42 AM      59
    17      Low  12:24 PM     0.6   7:45 PM    Rise  2:09 PM
    17     High   6:05 PM     4.1
 
Th  18      Low  12:32 AM     0.8   6:36 AM     Set  4:12 AM      68
    18     High   6:28 AM     4.2   7:46 PM    Rise  3:07 PM
    18      Low   1:13 PM     0.5
    18     High   6:58 PM     4.2
 
F   19      Low   1:27 AM     0.7   6:35 AM     Set  4:38 AM      76
    19     High   7:20 AM     4.2   7:47 PM    Rise  4:03 PM
    19      Low   1:59 PM     0.4
    19     High   7:50 PM     4.4
 
Sa  20      Low   2:18 AM     0.6   6:34 AM     Set  5:01 AM      84
    20     High   8:08 AM     4.3   7:48 PM    Rise  4:59 PM
    20      Low   2:43 PM     0.4
    20     High   8:37 PM     4.6
 
Su  21      Low   3:06 AM     0.5   6:32 AM     Set  5:24 AM      90
    21     High   8:53 AM     4.3   7:48 PM    Rise  5:54 PM
    21      Low   3:24 PM     0.4
    21     High   9:21 PM     4.7
 
M   22      Low   3:53 AM     0.4   6:31 AM     Set  5:47 AM      95
    22     High   9:35 AM     4.2   7:49 PM    Rise  6:50 PM
    22      Low   4:02 PM     0.4
    22     High  10:01 PM     4.8
 
Tu  23      Low   4:37 AM     0.4   6:30 AM     Set  6:11 AM      98
    23     High  10:13 AM     4.2   7:50 PM    Rise  7:49 PM
    23      Low   4:39 PM     0.4
    23     High  10:35 PM     4.8
 
W   24      Low   5:19 AM     0.4   6:29 AM     Set  6:38 AM      99
    24     High  10:47 AM     4.1   7:51 PM    Rise  8:49 PM
    24      Low   5:13 PM     0.5
    24     High  11:04 PM     4.8
 
Th  25      Low   6:00 AM     0.4   6:28 AM     Set  7:10 AM      99
    25     High  11:15 AM     4.0   7:52 PM    Rise  9:52 PM
    25      Low   5:46 PM     0.5
    25     High  11:23 PM     4.8
 
F   26      Low   6:41 AM     0.5   6:27 AM     Set  7:47 AM      97
    26     High  11:40 AM     4.0   7:52 PM    Rise 10:56 PM
    26      Low   6:20 PM     0.5
    26     High  11:46 PM     4.9
 
Sa  27      Low   7:22 AM     0.5   6:26 AM     Set  8:32 AM      92
    27     High  12:11 PM     3.9   7:53 PM    Rise 11:58 PM
    27      Low   6:57 PM     0.5
 
Su  28     High  12:24 AM     4.8   6:25 AM     Set  9:25 AM      86
    28      Low   8:06 AM     0.6   7:54 PM
    28     High  12:56 PM     3.9
    28      Low   7:41 PM     0.5
 
M   29     High   1:14 AM     4.8   6:24 AM    Rise 12:56 AM      78
    29      Low   8:56 AM     0.6   7:55 PM     Set 10:27 AM
    29     High   1:53 PM     3.9
    29      Low   8:34 PM     0.5
 
Tu  30     High   2:17 AM     4.7   6:23 AM    Rise  1:46 AM      69
    30      Low   9:52 AM     0.6   7:56 PM     Set 11:34 AM
    30     High   3:02 PM     4.0
    30      Low   9:41 PM     0.6
 
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Weather / Marine Zone Forecast

HURRICANE ALERT LEVEL:  5/OUT OF SEASON
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MARINE WEATHER    -   1050 AM EDT Thu Mar 21 2024

 
 .SYNOPSIS FOR MID ATLC WATERS...A cold front will move across the S
portions today, then stall across the far S waters tonight. High
pressure will slide across the N and central areas behind the
front today into Fri, and then shift NE Fri night. Low pressure
will develop near the SE coast Fri night into Sat, then quickly
race NE Sat into Sat night while pushing a warm front N across
the waters and pulling a cold front offshore. Another low will
develop along the cold front later Sat and Sat night, then move
slowly NE just E of the southern and central waters Sun through
Mon night. A strong high pressure ridge will build NW and N of
the waters Sun night through Mon night.

 $$
 
 
 

 ANZ835-220230-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
1050 AM EDT Thu Mar 21 2024

 GALE WARNING

 
TODAY
E to NE winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Isolated
tstms.
 
TONIGHT
E to SE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft. Scattered
showers and tstms.
 
FRI
SE winds 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Chance of showers
and tstms.
 
FRI NIGHT
SE winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming S. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
Tstms likely and scattered showers.
 
SAT
S winds 30 to 40 kt, becoming S to SW 10 to 20 kt. Seas
11 to 19 ft.
 
SAT NIGHT
N winds 20 to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 35 kt.
Seas 9 to 15 ft.
 
SUN
N winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
 
SUN NIGHT
N to NE winds 25 to 35 kt, becoming NE 20 to 30 kt.
Seas 11 to 19 ft.
 
MON
NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
 
MON NIGHT
E to NE winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
 

Port / Terminal Restrictions

RIGHT WHALE SPEED RESTRICTION IN PLACE THROUGH 04/30/24      
 
CLIENTS IN BLIND-COPY
 
WILMINGTON, NC
 
PORT LIMITS/INFORMATION (UPDATED 10/30/23)
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Maximum Depths - (Fresh)
Harbor Entrance - CHANNEL IS 42 FEET FRESH WATER BUT TO BE SAFE WE SAY 41 FEET FRESH WATER DUE TWO SPOTS IN  CHANNEL AT 41 FEET
Main Channel - 41.0 ft POWER LINES ARE NOW 212 FEET, LOCATED ABT 22 NMILES UP RIVER ON WAY TO WILMINGTON HARBOR
 
BERTH LIMITS/INFORMATION:
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Current maximum drafts allowed at berths:
 
ADM Terminal 34 ft Max Draft,  675 Max LOA Gold Bond Terminal Max Draft 34 ft Max LOA 600 ft
KINDER MORGAN RIVERROAD MAX DRAFT 38 FEET
AXION/CHEMSERVE WILMINGTON/ Koch / Amoco / Mobil Oil Terminal Max Draft 37 ft Max LOA 700 ft
Apex Terminal Max Draft 37’00 (UPDATED 1/18/24) Ft Max ANYTIME LOA 800’
KINDER MORGAN WOODBINE/ (04/14/23) MAX DWT 43500 -  MAX LOA 750 FEET – MAX DRAFT 38 FEET IN MAX DRAFT (VESSEL WITH DRAFT OF MORE THAN 34 FEET SHOULD ARRIVE OFF BERTH ONE(1) HR. BEFORE HIGH WATER) - STARBOARD SIDE TO
Chemserve  - 37 ft Max -  LOA 700’ - DISCHARGE RATE FOR UAN SOLUTION –500 LIQUID S/T PER HR 1 EIGHT INCH HOSE BUCKEYE TERMINAL MAX ALLOWABLE DRAFT – (03/08/23)
BUCKEYE 25’ MLW FT FRESH WATER REDUCED BY 9” EACH MONTH AFTER THAT / MAX LOA 770’  -  2X8” HOSES (1XGAS, 1XULSD)
Colonial Terminal Max Draft 35’00 ft Max LOA 700 ft (UPDATED 04/28/23)
Kinder Morgan Terminal Max Draft 31 ft Max LOA 600 x 106  -  Mariners are advised that the CSX Hilton Railroad Bridge is not operating as published due to electrical damage from possible lightning strike on July 8, 2022. The bridge is currently in the closed-to-navigation position. Crews are assessing the extent of the damage and will provide an estimated repair time as soon as they are able. The bridge has vertical clearance in the closed position of 6 feet above mean high water. Vessels able to pass through the bridge in the closed position may do so at any time. The bridge will not be able to open for emergencies until repaired.
South Wilmington Terminal (Exxon) – Max draft 38’00; Max LOA 800’
Carolina Marine Terminal – Max draft 38’00 ; Max LOA 675 (updated 01/08/24)’ – possible deeper draft on a vessel by vessel basis
PORT DOCK 1 - MAX DRAFT ON ARRIVAL 41 FEET FRESH WATER ON HIGH TIDE MAX DRAFT ON DEPARTURE 40 FEET FRESH WATER ON HIGH TIDE WILMINGTON NORTH CAROLINA MAX PANAMA SIZE VESSEL – 1150’ x 150’
KMI 6TH STREET CLOSED - NO TRANSIT PASSED CAPE FEAR M. BRIDGE - FOR RIVER TRAFFIC LIKE SHIPS ONLY SMALL CRAFTS
 
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SCHEDULE TO ESTABLISH BOARD TIME ON DEEP ARRIVALS (CONFIRMED 10/30/23)
                                                                       
June 1, 2017
 
-             Nothing in this schedule shall be interpreted as limiting the pilot, vessel master, or facility operator from taking additional actions necessary to increase the level of care that ensures a vessel’s safe transit and mooring.
-             Time limits subject to change due to weather conditions, underpowered vessels, vessels with limited handling abilities or emergencies.
-             Vessels 38 feet and less move on any tide time at pilot’s discretion
 
SHIPS FRESH WATER DRAFT            AS EARLY AS                         LATE AS
                                                                  SOUTHPORT                           SOUTHPORT
                                                               LOW TIDE PLUS                   HIGH TIDE PLUS
 
38’01” thru 38’11”……….…………….. 1:10………………………………0:30 39’00” thru 39’11”………………………2:00……………………………….0:20
40’00” thru 40’05”………………………2:40……………………………… 0:10 40’06” thru 40’11” …………………….. 3:10 ……………………………… 0:00 41’00” thru 41’05” …………………….. 3:40  …    0:10 BEFORE HIGH TIDE 41’06” thru 42’00” 1:20 BEFORE HIGH TIDE TO 0:20 BEFORE HIGH TIDE
 
SCHEDULE TO ESTABLISH BOARD TIME ON DEEP SAILINGS FROM WILMINGTON 
 
June 1, 2017
 
-             Nothing in this schedule shall be interpreted as limiting the pilot, vessel master, or facility operator from taking additional actions necessary to increase the level of care that ensures a vessel’s safe transit and mooring.
-             Time limits subject to change due to weather conditions, low powered vessels or emergencies.
-             Vessels 38’00” and less move on any tide time at pilot’s discretion
                                                  (PORT SIDE TO)
 
                                                            
                                                              AS EARLY AS                               AS LATE AS
                                                              WILMINGTON                           WILMINGTON SHIP’S FRESH WATER DRAFT        HIGH TIDE MINUS/BEFORE       HIGH TIDE                                               
                                                                            
38’01” thru 38’05” ……………………………..    5:00 ……………………………………….     HIGH TIDE 38’06” thru 38’11” ……………………………..    4:30 ……………………………………….     1:00 (before) 39’00” thru 39’05”  …………………………….    4:00  ………………………………………     1:30 (before) 39’06” thru 39’11”  …………………………….    3:30  ………………………………………     2:00 (before) 40’00” thru 40’06”  …………………………….    3:00  ………………………………………     2:30 (before)                                   
 
 
                                                          (STARBOARD SIDE TO)
 
                                                               AS EARLY AS                              AS LATE AS
                                                              WILMINGTON                           WILMINGTON SHIP’S FRESH WATER DRAFT        HIGH TIDE MINUS/BEFORE       HIGH TIDE                                                
                                                                            
38’01” thru 38’05” ……………………………..    5:30 ……………………………………….     0:30 (before) 38’06” thru 38’11” ……………………………..    5:00 ……………………………………….     1:30 (before) 39’00” thru 39’05”  …………………………….    4:30  ………………………………………     2:00 (before) 39’06” thru 39’11”  …………………………….    4:00  ………………………………………     2:30 (before) 40’00” thru 40’06” ……………………………..    3:30  ………………………………………     3:00 (before)
 
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VESSEL TRAFFIC (TANKERS):   IN – EMMANULLE S
 
DUE – STOLT LIND, BROWNSVILLE, DA HUA SHAN, FENNO SWAN
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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 NCSPA.  All persons wanting unescorted access to any vessel must have a valid TWIC.
IN PROGRESS THROUGH 04/30/24 – RIGHT WHALE SPEED RESTRICTIONS  
 
NEW STATE/CBP REQUIREMENT FOR CREW GUARDS AT GANGWAY – ***Effective immediately all arriving vessels into the Port of Wilmington, North Carolina will double the Vessels Gangway watch for the vessels entire stay, 24/7. At no time will the Gangway be left unattended.  At all times there will be a minimum of two Crewmembers at the Security Podium, with an operational radio, and visual of the Gangway.   The piers to be included are any pier within the Cape Fear Region, just not the Port of Wilmington.  Inform the Ship’s Captain that a roving crewmember (s) may be required in addition to doubling the watch, and/or raising the Gangway unless its ships work only.
 
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Current Articles: NONE
 
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CURRENT EVENTS:   IN PROGRESS THROUGH JUNE 2024 – DREDGING OPERATIONS – AS PER  MSIB 039-23  
 
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FUTURE EVENTS:  NONE
 
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SECURITY LEVEL: MARSEC 1
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