Port Update
Boston, MA
January 03, 2024
Notices
BOSTON Harbor is at MARSEC Level 1
BOSTON CBP has noted the following:
Crew changes are being permitted. Offsigner flights need to be vetted by CBP in advance.
Shore leave is permitted.
Sunny, 32°F
Sunny, 32°F
Feels Like 26° F
Today’s High 40°F
Wind, NW 8 mph
Humidity 75%
Visibility 10.0 mi
Pressure 29.96 in
Intervals of clouds and sun; a winter storm will impact travel this weekend; potential for biggest snowfall since early 2022.
Synopsis for Massachusetts and Rhode Island coastal waters:
Weak high pressure remains across the MA/RI waters Wednesday,
providing tranquil weather. A dry cold front sweep across the waters
late Thursday, followed by possible northwest gales behind the front
Thursday night. Winds diminish Friday as large high pressure builds
into the Mid Atlantic region. High pressure lingers across the
waters Saturday, then low pressure emerges off the Mid Atlantic
region Saturday night, tracking south of New England Sunday,
possibly as a gale center. Storm track and intensity remain
uncertain at this time.
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary:
.TODAY...NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
.TONIGHT...W winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
.THU...NW winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas
4 to 7 ft.
.FRI...NW winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to around 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas
2 to 4 ft.
.SAT...NE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
4 to 6 ft. Rain likely.
.SUN...NE winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 7 to
9 ft. Rain and snow likely. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas
6 to 9 ft. A chance of snow.
Current Maximum Drafts at Oil Terminals
Current Maximum Drafts at Oil Terminals
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Citgo Braintree 35-04 Fresh Water
Global Chelsea 32-00 Salt Water
Global Revere 32-00 Salt Water
Gulf Chelsea 35-00 Salt Water
Irving Revere 36-00 Salt Water
Sprague Deepwater 34-00 BERTH DEPTH, Salt Water
Sunoco East Boston 36-06 BERTH DEPTH, Salt Water
TRT Quincy 29-00 Salt Water
McArdle Bridge Update
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The McArdle Bridge is operating on normal on
demand bridge openings for marine traffic.
Chelsea Street Bridge Update
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The Chelsea Street Bridge is operating on normal
on demand bridge openings for marine traffic.
Fore River Bridge Update
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The Fore River Bridge is operating on normal
on demand bridge openings for marine traffic.
Tides / Currents
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MSA Useful Links
MSA Useful Links
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Army Corp of Engineers
Boston Harbor Pilot Association, LLC
NOAA
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