Port Update
Boston, MA
January 19, 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, 24°F
Feels Like 18° F
Today’s High 29°F
Wind, N 7 mph
Humidity 74%
Visibility 10.0 mi
Pressure 29.91 in
Considerable cloudiness with a little snow at times this afternoon.
Synopsis for Massachusetts and Rhode Island coastal waters:
Light snowfall and strengthening north/northeasterly winds today as
coastal low-pressure system passes far southeast of southern New
England. Frigit temperatures and windy conditions will likely
support freezing spray over the coastal waters through Sunday
afternoon.
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank
National Marine Sanctuary:
.TODAY...N winds 10 to 15 kt. Gusts up to 20 kt this afternoon.
Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of snow this afternoon with vsby 1 NM or
less.
.TONIGHT...N winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to
3 ft.
.SAT...NW winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to
4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas
3 to 5 ft. Light freezing spray. A chance of snow. Vsby 1 to
3 NM.
.SUN...NW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Light freezing
spray.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt
after midnight. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. A chance of
light freezing spray.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
Seas 2 to 4 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...E winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas
2 to 4 ft. A chance of snow and rain. Vsby 1 to 3 NM.
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MSA Useful Links
MSA Useful Links
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Boston Harbor Pilot Association, LLC
NOAA
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