Port Update
Wilmington, NC
April 25, 2024
Notices
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 (03/08/23)
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 – NONE
DUE – ZHUANG YUAN AO, MTM HAMBURG, VELEBIT, STI BLACKHAWK, WHITE ALLEGRA
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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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HURRICANE ALERT LEVEL: 5/OUT OF SEASON
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Tides / Currents
Tides for Wilmington NC
Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon
/Low Time Feet Sunset Visible
APRIL 2024
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
MAY 2024
2024/05/01 Wed 03:30 AM 4.64 H
2024/05/01 Wed 10:52 AM 0.54 L
2024/05/01 Wed 4:14 PM 4.09 H
2024/05/01 Wed 10:59 PM 0.58 L
2024/05/02 Thu 04:43 AM 4.61 H
2024/05/02 Thu 11:52 AM 0.39 L
2024/05/02 Thu 5:23 PM 4.31 H
2024/05/03 Fri 12:11 AM 0.47 L
2024/05/03 Fri 05:50 AM 4.60 H
2024/05/03 Fri 12:49 PM 0.20 L
2024/05/03 Fri 6:28 PM 4.60 H
2024/05/04 Sat 01:17 AM 0.31 L
2024/05/04 Sat 06:53 AM 4.62 H
2024/05/04 Sat 1:43 PM 0.00 L
2024/05/04 Sat 7:28 PM 4.92 H
2024/05/05 Sun 02:19 AM 0.14 L
2024/05/05 Sun 07:51 AM 4.63 H
2024/05/05 Sun 2:35 PM -0.14 L
2024/05/05 Sun 8:25 PM 5.22 H
2024/05/06 Mon 03:17 AM 0.01 L
2024/05/06 Mon 08:45 AM 4.61 H
2024/05/06 Mon 3:26 PM -0.23 L
2024/05/06 Mon 9:18 PM 5.43 H
2024/05/07 Tue 04:12 AM -0.08 L
2024/05/07 Tue 09:37 AM 4.56 H
2024/05/07 Tue 4:16 PM -0.24 L
2024/05/07 Tue 10:08 PM 5.51 H
2024/05/08 Wed 05:05 AM -0.10 L
2024/05/08 Wed 10:27 AM 4.47 H
2024/05/08 Wed 5:05 PM -0.17 L
2024/05/08 Wed 10:57 PM 5.46 H
2024/05/09 Thu 05:56 AM -0.06 L
2024/05/09 Thu 11:17 AM 4.34 H
2024/05/09 Thu 5:52 PM -0.04 L
2024/05/09 Thu 11:45 PM 5.30 H
2024/05/10 Fri 06:45 AM 0.04 L
2024/05/10 Fri 12:09 PM 4.19 H
2024/05/10 Fri 6:39 PM 0.13 L
2024/05/11 Sat 12:35 AM 5.07 H
2024/05/11 Sat 07:34 AM 0.18 L
2024/05/11 Sat 1:03 PM 4.04 H
2024/05/11 Sat 7:25 PM 0.32 L
2024/05/12 Sun 01:27 AM 4.81 H
2024/05/12 Sun 08:22 AM 0.33 L
2024/05/12 Sun 1:58 PM 3.92 H
2024/05/12 Sun 8:12 PM 0.51 L
2024/05/13 Mon 02:20 AM 4.57 H
2024/05/13 Mon 09:11 AM 0.45 L
2024/05/13 Mon 2:53 PM 3.85 H
2024/05/13 Mon 9:03 PM 0.67 L
2024/05/14 Tue 03:13 AM 4.36 H
2024/05/14 Tue 10:02 AM 0.52 L
2024/05/14 Tue 3:47 PM 3.84 H
2024/05/14 Tue 9:58 PM 0.78 L
2024/05/15 Wed 04:05 AM 4.20 H
2024/05/15 Wed 10:52 AM 0.52 L
2024/05/15 Wed 4:41 PM 3.88 H
2024/05/15 Wed 10:57 PM 0.81 L
Th 16 High 4:56 AM 4.1 6:09 AM Set 2:40 AM 52
16 Low 11:42 AM 0.5 8:08 PM Rise 1:55 PM
16 High 5:33 PM 4.0
16 Low 11:55 PM 0.8
F 17 High 5:47 AM 4.0 6:08 AM Set 3:04 AM 61
17 Low 12:29 PM 0.4 8:09 PM Rise 2:50 PM
17 High 6:25 PM 4.1
Sa 18 Low 12:51 AM 0.7 6:07 AM Set 3:27 AM 70
18 High 6:37 AM 4.0 8:09 PM Rise 3:45 PM
18 Low 1:14 PM 0.3
18 High 7:15 PM 4.3
Su 19 Low 1:44 AM 0.6 6:07 AM Set 3:50 AM 78
19 High 7:26 AM 3.9 8:10 PM Rise 4:41 PM
19 Low 1:58 PM 0.3
19 High 8:03 PM 4.5
M 20 Low 2:34 AM 0.5 6:06 AM Set 4:14 AM 86
20 High 8:14 AM 3.9 8:11 PM Rise 5:38 PM
20 Low 2:40 PM 0.3
20 High 8:48 PM 4.6
Tu 21 Low 3:23 AM 0.4 6:05 AM Set 4:40 AM 92
21 High 8:58 AM 3.9 8:12 PM Rise 6:39 PM
21 Low 3:21 PM 0.3
21 High 9:29 PM 4.7
W 22 Low 4:10 AM 0.3 6:05 AM Set 5:10 AM 96
22 High 9:39 AM 3.8 8:12 PM Rise 7:41 PM
22 Low 4:02 PM 0.3
22 High 10:05 PM 4.8
Th 23 Low 4:56 AM 0.3 6:04 AM Set 5:45 AM 99
23 High 10:16 AM 3.8 8:13 PM Rise 8:46 PM
23 Low 4:43 PM 0.3
23 High 10:38 PM 4.8
F 24 Low 5:40 AM 0.3 6:04 AM Set 6:28 AM 99
24 High 10:49 AM 3.8 8:14 PM Rise 9:50 PM
24 Low 5:24 PM 0.3
24 High 11:07 PM 4.8
Sa 25 Low 6:24 AM 0.3 6:03 AM Set 7:20 AM 98
25 High 11:22 AM 3.8 8:14 PM Rise 10:51 PM
25 Low 6:06 PM 0.3
25 High 11:39 PM 4.8
Su 26 Low 7:08 AM 0.3 6:03 AM Set 8:20 AM 94
26 High 12:02 PM 3.8 8:15 PM Rise 11:44 PM
26 Low 6:50 PM 0.3
M 27 High 12:22 AM 4.8 6:03 AM Set 9:27 AM 89
27 Low 7:54 AM 0.3 8:16 PM
27 High 12:53 PM 3.8
27 Low 7:39 PM 0.3
Tu 28 High 1:17 AM 4.7 6:02 AM Rise 12:30 AM 81
28 Low 8:42 AM 0.2 8:16 PM Set 10:36 AM
28 High 1:56 PM 3.9
28 Low 8:35 PM 0.3
W 29 High 2:21 AM 4.7 6:02 AM Rise 1:08 AM 72
29 Low 9:34 AM 0.2 8:17 PM Set 11:46 AM
29 High 3:04 PM 4.0
29 Low 9:39 PM 0.4
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Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
MARINE WEATHER - 3NM ENE 5 Mile Boxcars MR
Marine Zone Forecast
This AfternoonE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: S 2 ft at 5 seconds and E 2 ft at 11 seconds.
TonightNE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Wave detail: E 3 ft at 7 seconds and E 2 ft at 4 seconds.
FriNE winds 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: E 4 ft at 6 seconds and S 1 foot at 4 seconds.
Fri NightNE winds 15 to 20 kt, becoming E 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave detail: E 4 ft at 6 seconds.
SatE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: E 3 ft at 8 seconds.
Sat NightE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: E 3 ft at 8 seconds.
SunSE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Sun NightSW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
MonW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Mon NightSW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
