Port Update
Charleston, SC
June 13, 2025
Notices
PORT LIMITS/INFORMATION
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Maximum Depths - (Fresh)
Harbor Entrance – 52’00
Main Channel – 54’00
BERTH LIMITS/INFORMATION: (UPDATED 05/14/25)
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Current maximum drafts allowed at berths:
Inner anchorage - Max Draft 30’00 feet FW - Max LOA 750 FT
Amalie Oil – Depth alongside 28.3’ MLW, MAX DRAFT TBC (05/14/25)
Buckeye ( formerly Hess ) – Charleston is 30’06 Depth MLW currently, will decrease by .5’ every month on the 5th - - MLW Max LOA 750’ Max DWT 70,000 MT UP to 3 x 10 INCH HOSES (4/25/25)
Delfin - Max Draft - 38'00 Max LOA 690'
ODJFELL Terminal – DEPTH ALONGSIDE – 37’00 - Max Draft – Terminal does not advise any Maximum draft restriction, we will advise 36’06 as USCG requires 6” UKC alongside berths - Max LOA 700' - 1 x 8 inch HOSE 1 x 6 inch VAPOR HOSE (UPDATED 04/29/24)
Chem Marine - Max Draft - 38'00 MLW
Kinder Morgan - berth 1 – 40’00 - all vessel arrivals require tide
Kinder Morgan - berth 2 - 40'00
Kinder Morgan - berth 4 - Max DRAFT 40'00, tide needed for anything deeper than 38'00 UP TO 2 x 8 INCH HOSES, Max DWT 74400, Max LOA 748.1, Max BM 105.6, Max BCM 371.8
new regulations – NO CARS ON DOCKS
Kinder Morgan North - Max draft 32'00"
Ineos Cooper River - max draft we are taking to Ineos now is 29’06 on a tide appointment. Depth alongside is 32'00
Wando Terminal - Max draft 45'00 MLW - tide needed for anything deeper Than 43'01" Max BM No restriction
North Charleston Terminal - Max draft 45'00 MLW - Max BM No restriction
COLUMBUS STREET TERMINAL - CST - Max draft 45'00 MLW - Max BM No restrictions
Veterans Terminal 35' MLW tidal restricted Nucor - Max draft 25'00 (movements daylight & tidal restricted), Max LOA 550', Max Beam 52'
Pier J Max Draft 38’00 FT
Air draft under the Don Holt Bridge 155 ft per pilots
Per pilots - restrictions for Tanker movements:
Drafts of 38'00 or less may transit at anytime Drafts of 38'01 to 40'00 -window: Start in 1 Hour before low water until 2 hours before high water Drafts of 40'01 to 41'00 - window: start in 2 hours after low water until 2 hours before high water Drafts of 41'01 to 42'00 - window: start in 3 hours after low water until 3 hours before high water
The Captain of the Port is going to be releasing a statement that will require vessels to take 2 tug tethered escorts (inbound and outbound) calling on Nucor, Ineos and Nexans for ships greater than 10,000 GT and greater than 25’ draft. All ATBs which fall under these parameters will require a 1 tug escort (both inbound and outbound). Currently all arrivals are being evaluated by Sector Charleston to determine which vessels will need an escort according to the above parameters. We will share the Captain of the Port order as soon as it is released. The escort is required between the most seaward portion of Range Charlie (Buoy R “70”) and the north end of Pier X-ray. We are reacting to this news as is everyone else and recognize that this is a new procedure and will affect operations at the above terminals as well as tug availability throughout the harbor. This information will be part of a forthcoming COTP order and ultimately codified in the US Coast Pilot. We will continue to keep everyone informed as conflicts arise and make proposals as how to best serve you and our customers. Pre-planning maneuvers is obviously in everyone’s best interest so please feel free to communicate any news you may feel is important to ship traffic with our office so we can adequately respond appropriately.
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TANKER VESSEL TRAFFIC: IN – DEE4 LARCH
DUE – PALANCA CADIZ, TARANGER, ATB BROWNSVILLE, SV WAKILI, SUNRISE RAY
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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 SCPA. All persons wanting unescorted access to any vessel must have a valid TWIC.
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CURRENT ARTICLES: - NONE
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CURRENT EVENTS: NONE
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FUTURE EVENTS: 06/25/25 – MASC – HARBOR CRUISE - MASC | Harbor Cruise - Boarding is at 5:45 pm and cruising 6:30-8:30 pm. You will need your QR code to check in.
Included in your ticket will be food and 2 drink tickets for the Open Bar. There will be a cashless bar (credit card only) after you utilize your tickets. Rachel from Charleston Tours & Events will have an info table for future charters. A huge thank you to Charleston Harbor Tours & Capt. Dave Whanger for their support.
The boat will be at the Charleston Maritime Center, located at 10 Wharfside St. - There are steps between levels and being on the water can be a little unstable depending on conditions, so please dress accordingly.
Please be reminded to have your QR Codes for entry and please be reminded of our no-show policy ($30 no show fee if you are a registered free member).
Charter Date: June 25, 2025, Wednesday Launch: 10 Wharfside Street | Charleston Maritime Center Board: 5:45 | Cruise 6:30 – 8:30 Park: 24 Calhoun Street | Aquarium Garage - ATTACHED
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SECURITY LEVEL: MARSEC 1
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HURRICANE ALERT: 4/SEASONAL – NO TROPICAL FORCE WINDS EXPECTED WITHIN 7 DAYS
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Tides / Currents
CHARLESTON TIDES:
Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon
/Low Time Feet Sunset Visible
JUNE 2025
F 13 Low 4:14 AM 0.4 6:11 AM Set 7:54 AM 98
13 High 9:57 AM 4.4 8:29 PM Rise 10:54 PM
13 Low 3:55 PM 0.3
13 High 10:28 PM 5.8
Sa 14 Low 4:55 AM 0.3 6:11 AM Set 8:57 AM 94
14 High 10:38 AM 4.5 8:29 PM Rise 11:33 PM
14 Low 4:39 PM 0.3
14 High 11:08 PM 5.7
Su 15 Low 5:37 AM 0.3 6:11 AM Set 10:02 AM 88
15 High 11:22 AM 4.6 8:29 PM
15 Low 5:26 PM 0.4
15 High 11:50 PM 5.6
M 16 Low 6:21 AM 0.2 6:11 AM Rise 12:07 AM 81
16 High 12:11 PM 4.7 8:30 PM Set 11:06 AM
16 Low 6:19 PM 0.5
Tu 17 High 12:37 AM 5.5 6:11 AM Rise 12:38 AM 72
17 Low 7:08 AM 0.1 8:30 PM Set 12:10 PM
17 High 1:05 PM 4.9
17 Low 7:17 PM 0.5
W 18 High 1:28 AM 5.4 6:12 AM Rise 1:06 AM 62
18 Low 7:58 AM 0.0 8:30 PM Set 1:14 PM
18 High 2:04 PM 5.2
18 Low 8:21 PM 0.6
Th 19 High 2:24 AM 5.2 6:12 AM Rise 1:35 AM 51
19 Low 8:51 AM -0.2 8:31 PM Set 2:20 PM
19 High 3:04 PM 5.5
19 Low 9:29 PM 0.5
F 20 High 3:24 AM 5.1 6:12 AM Rise 2:05 AM 39
20 Low 9:47 AM -0.3 8:31 PM Set 3:28 PM
20 High 4:05 PM 5.9
20 Low 10:36 PM 0.4
Sa 21 High 4:25 AM 5.0 6:12 AM Rise 2:38 AM 28
21 Low 10:44 AM -0.5 8:31 PM Set 4:39 PM
21 High 5:06 PM 6.2
21 Low 11:41 PM 0.2
Su 22 High 5:27 AM 4.9 6:12 AM Rise 3:16 AM 18
22 Low 11:41 AM -0.6 8:31 PM Set 5:53 PM
22 High 6:06 PM 6.4
M 23 Low 12:42 AM 0.0 6:13 AM Rise 4:03 AM 10
23 High 6:28 AM 4.9 8:31 PM Set 7:07 PM
23 Low 12:38 PM -0.7
23 High 7:05 PM 6.6
Tu 24 Low 1:39 AM -0.1 6:13 AM Rise 4:58 AM 4
24 High 7:28 AM 5.0 8:31 PM Set 8:17 PM
24 Low 1:34 PM -0.7
24 High 8:02 PM 6.7
W 25 Low 2:33 AM -0.2 6:13 AM Rise 6:02 AM 0
25 High 8:26 AM 5.0 8:32 PM Set 9:18 PM
25 Low 2:28 PM -0.7
25 High 8:57 PM 6.6
Th 26 Low 3:26 AM -0.2 6:14 AM Rise 7:11 AM 0
26 High 9:22 AM 5.0 8:32 PM Set 10:08 PM
26 Low 3:22 PM -0.6
26 High 9:50 PM 6.4
F 27 Low 4:16 AM -0.1 6:14 AM Rise 8:22 AM 2
27 High 10:17 AM 5.0 8:32 PM Set 10:50 PM
27 Low 4:14 PM -0.3
27 High 10:40 PM 6.2
Sa 28 Low 5:05 AM 0.0 6:14 AM Rise 9:29 AM 6
28 High 11:10 AM 5.0 8:32 PM Set 11:24 PM
28 Low 5:06 PM -0.1
28 High 11:28 PM 5.9
Su 29 Low 5:53 AM 0.1 6:15 AM Rise 10:33 AM 13
29 High 12:03 PM 4.9 8:32 PM Set 11:53 PM
29 Low 5:57 PM 0.3
M 30 High 12:14 AM 5.6 6:15 AM Rise 11:33 AM 21
30 Low 6:38 AM 0.2 8:32 PM
30 High 12:54 PM 4.9
30 Low 6:50 PM 0.6
JULY 2025
Tu 1 High 12:59 AM 5.3 6:15 AM Set 12:19 AM 30
1 Low 7:23 AM 0.4 8:32 PM Rise 12:30 PM
1 High 1:45 PM 4.9
1 Low 7:44 PM 0.9
W 2 High 1:43 AM 4.9 6:16 AM Set 12:43 AM 39
2 Low 8:07 AM 0.5 8:32 PM Rise 1:26 PM
2 High 2:35 PM 5.0
2 Low 8:39 PM 1.0
Th 3 High 2:29 AM 4.7 6:16 AM Set 1:08 AM 49
3 Low 8:51 AM 0.5 8:32 PM Rise 2:21 PM
3 High 3:25 PM 5.1
3 Low 9:35 PM 1.1
F 4 High 3:17 AM 4.5 6:17 AM Set 1:33 AM 58
4 Low 9:35 AM 0.6 8:32 PM Rise 3:17 PM
4 High 4:14 PM 5.2
4 Low 10:30 PM 1.1
Sa 5 High 4:07 AM 4.4 6:17 AM Set 2:01 AM 68
5 Low 10:21 AM 0.6 8:31 PM Rise 4:14 PM
5 High 5:03 PM 5.4
5 Low 11:22 PM 1.0
Su 6 High 4:58 AM 4.3 6:18 AM Set 2:33 AM 76
6 Low 11:08 AM 0.5 8:31 PM Rise 5:13 PM
6 High 5:51 PM 5.5
M 7 Low 12:12 AM 0.9 6:18 AM Set 3:10 AM 84
7 High 5:48 AM 4.3 8:31 PM Rise 6:12 PM
7 Low 11:55 AM 0.5
7 High 6:38 PM 5.6
Tu 8 Low 12:59 AM 0.7 6:19 AM Set 3:55 AM 90
8 High 6:37 AM 4.4 8:31 PM Rise 7:10 PM
8 Low 12:42 PM 0.4
8 High 7:24 PM 5.8
W 9 Low 1:44 AM 0.6 6:19 AM Set 4:46 AM 95
9 High 7:24 AM 4.4 8:31 PM Rise 8:03 PM
9 Low 1:27 PM 0.3
9 High 8:08 PM 5.9
Th 10 Low 2:27 AM 0.4 6:20 AM Set 5:45 AM 98
10 High 8:10 AM 4.5 8:30 PM Rise 8:51 PM
10 Low 2:11 PM 0.2
10 High 8:50 PM 5.9
F 11 Low 3:08 AM 0.3 6:20 AM Set 6:48 AM 99
11 High 8:53 AM 4.6 8:30 PM Rise 9:33 PM
11 Low 2:55 PM 0.1
11 High 9:30 PM 6.0
Sa 12 Low 3:50 AM 0.2 6:21 AM Set 7:54 AM 99
12 High 9:36 AM 4.7 8:30 PM Rise 10:09 PM
12 Low 3:39 PM 0.1
12 High 10:10 PM 6.0
Su 13 Low 4:31 AM 0.1 6:22 AM Set 8:59 AM 96
13 High 10:20 AM 4.8 8:29 PM Rise 10:41 PM
13 Low 4:26 PM 0.1
13 High 10:50 PM 5.9
M 14 Low 5:13 AM 0.0 6:22 AM Set 10:04 AM 91
14 High 11:06 AM 5.0 8:29 PM Rise 11:10 PM
14 Low 5:15 PM 0.2
14 High 11:32 PM 5.8
Tu 15 Low 5:56 AM -0.1 6:23 AM Set 11:08 AM 83
15 High 11:55 AM 5.2 8:29 PM Rise 11:39 PM
15 Low 6:08 PM 0.3
W 16 High 12:17 AM 5.6 6:23 AM Set 12:13 PM 74
16 Low 6:42 AM -0.2 8:28 PM
16 High 12:48 PM 5.4
16 Low 7:05 PM 0.5
Th 17 High 1:07 AM 5.4 6:24 AM Rise 12:08 AM 64
17 Low 7:32 AM -0.2 8:28 PM Set 1:19 PM
17 High 1:45 PM 5.6
17 Low 8:08 PM 0.6
F 18 High 2:03 AM 5.1 6:25 AM Rise 12:39 AM 53
18 Low 8:25 AM -0.2 8:27 PM Set 2:28 PM
18 High 2:46 PM 5.8
18 Low 9:14 PM 0.6
Sa 19 High 3:03 AM 4.9 6:25 AM Rise 1:14 AM 42
19 Low 9:22 AM -0.3 8:27 PM Set 3:39 PM
19 High 3:48 PM 6.0
19 Low 10:22 PM 0.6
Su 20 High 4:06 AM 4.8 6:26 AM Rise 1:56 AM 30
20 Low 10:23 AM -0.3 8:26 PM Set 4:51 PM
20 High 4:52 PM 6.1
20 Low 11:27 PM 0.5
M 21 High 5:11 AM 4.8 6:27 AM Rise 2:46 AM 20
21 Low 11:24 AM -0.4 8:26 PM Set 6:01 PM
21 High 5:54 PM 6.3
Tu 22 Low 12:27 AM 0.3 6:27 AM Rise 3:45 AM 12
22 High 6:14 AM 4.8 8:25 PM Set 7:04 PM
22 Low 12:23 PM -0.4
22 High 6:54 PM 6.4
W 23 Low 1:24 AM 0.2 6:28 AM Rise 4:51 AM 5
23 High 7:14 AM 4.9 8:24 PM Set 7:58 PM
23 Low 1:20 PM -0.5
23 High 7:50 PM 6.4
Th 24 Low 2:16 AM 0.1 6:28 AM Rise 6:01 AM 1
24 High 8:11 AM 5.0 8:24 PM Set 8:43 PM
24 Low 2:14 PM -0.4
24 High 8:42 PM 6.4
F 25 Low 3:06 AM 0.0 6:29 AM Rise 7:10 AM 0
25 High 9:05 AM 5.1 8:23 PM Set 9:20 PM
25 Low 3:05 PM -0.3
25 High 9:30 PM 6.3
Sa 26 Low 3:52 AM 0.0 6:30 AM Rise 8:16 AM 1
26 High 9:55 AM 5.2 8:22 PM Set 9:51 PM
26 Low 3:54 PM -0.1
26 High 10:14 PM 6.1
Su 27 Low 4:36 AM 0.1 6:30 AM Rise 9:18 AM 4
27 High 10:44 AM 5.2 8:22 PM Set 10:19 PM
27 Low 4:42 PM 0.1
27 High 10:56 PM 5.8
M 28 Low 5:18 AM 0.2 6:31 AM Rise 10:18 AM 9
28 High 11:30 AM 5.2 8:21 PM Set 10:44 PM
28 Low 5:29 PM 0.4
28 High 11:36 PM 5.5
Tu 29 Low 5:57 AM 0.3 6:32 AM Rise 11:15 AM 16
29 High 12:16 PM 5.2 8:20 PM Set 11:09 PM
29 Low 6:17 PM 0.7
W 30 High 12:16 AM 5.2 6:33 AM Rise 12:11 PM 24
30 Low 6:36 AM 0.5 8:19 PM Set 11:34 PM
30 High 1:02 PM 5.1
30 Low 7:05 PM 1.0
Th 31 High 12:58 AM 4.9 6:33 AM Rise 1:07 PM 33
31 Low 7:14 AM 0.7 8:19 PM
31 High 1:48 PM 5.1
31 Low 7:56 PM 1.2
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
MARINE WEATHER- 6NM ESE Capers Reef MR
Marine Zone Forecast
Rest Of TodayS winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: SE 3 ft at 7 seconds.
TonightS winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: SE 3 ft at 8 seconds.
SatSW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: S 4 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
Sat NightSW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: S 4 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.
SunSW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: SE 4 ft at 9 seconds. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
Sun NightSW winds 15 kt with gusts to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: SE 4 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 4 seconds. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight.
MonSW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
Mon NightSW winds 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
TueSW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
Tue NightSW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. A chance of showers and tstms.
winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
