Port Update
Boston, MA
January 04, 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.
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
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
Mostly cloudy, 37°F
Feels Like 30° F
Today’s High 42°F
Wind, SW 9 mph
Humidity 78%
Visibility 10.0 mi
Pressure 29.89 in
Cloudy this morning with a touch of snow and rain at times followed by clouds giving way to some sun.
Synopsis for Massachusetts and Rhode Island coastal waters:
A dry cold front sweep across the waters late Thursday, followed by
strong north to northwest winds 20 to 30 kt 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
coast 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...W winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt with gusts
up to 25 kt this afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A slight chance of
showers this morning.
.TONIGHT...NW winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to
7 ft.
.FRI...NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to
5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
.SAT...N winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas
2 to 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt,
increasing to 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt after midnight.
Seas 4 to 7 ft. Rain and snow. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
.SUN...NE winds around 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 9 to
12 ft. Rain and snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas
9 to 12 ft. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
.MON...NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 5 to
8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft.
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MSA Useful Links
MSA Useful Links
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NOAA
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