Port Alert

Philadelphia, PA / Delaware River & Bay

January 15, 2026

Notices

MSIB 01-26 Winter Port Condition One

The Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay has set Winter Port Condition One for navigation on the Delaware River, Delaware Bay, Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, all existing tributaries, and the New Jersey and Delaware Shores. Winter Port Condition One means that the short-term forecast is favorable for the formation of ice on these waterways. Mariners observing any ice conditions are asked to report them using the corresponding Sector Delaware Bay Ice Reporting Form that are included as enclosures to this bulletin.

Mariners can also report conditions to the Sector Delaware Bay Command Center on VHF radio channel 16 or call (833) 453-1007.

*Please see the attachment for the full text. Additionally, a fillable PDF of each ice reporting form is attached for ease of submittal to Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay.

View Attachment 1 (.PDF)

View Attachment 2 (.PDF)

If you have any questions regarding the contents of this bulletin, please contact the Waterways Management staff at (206) 815-6688, option 3.

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