Port Update
Charleston, SC
November 13, 2025
Notices
PORT LIMITS/INFORMATION
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Maximum Depths - (Fresh)
Harbor Entrance – 52’00
Main Channel – 54’00
BERTH LIMITS/INFORMATION: (CONFIRMED 10/22/25)
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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
Buckeye ( formerly Hess ) – Charleston is 40’00 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
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
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 – ELLINGTON, PALANCA CADIZ, MANDAL
DUE – ATTACHED AND ATB BROWNSVILLE, STOLT CONCEPT
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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: 11/18/25 – SCSPA – MONTHLY MEETING
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FUTURE EVENTS: 12/02/25 – MASC - 2025 Maritime Holiday Golf Tournament - When Dec 2, 2025 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) (EST) - Where City of Charleston Municipal Golf Course Maybank Highway 2110 Charleston, South Carolina
Last year's Maritime Association of South Carolina Holiday Golf Tournament was a fantastic event, even if the weather was a bit chilly! We had a great turnout and collected a generous number of toy donations for the Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital. It's sure to be a great time (and hopefully a little warmer too)! SIGN UP QUICKLY- THIS EVENT SELLS OUT QUICKLY! DONATION This holiday season, the Maritime Association of South Carolina invites our members to join us in making a meaningful impact for the children at Shawn Jenkins Children's Hospital. Last year, thanks to your incredible generosity, we were able to bless children with toys, joy, and unforgettable smiles. This year, our goal is to double that impact—and we need your help to make it happen. Your donation will go directly toward purchasing toys and gifts that brighten the holidays for children facing medical challenges. Every contribution, big or small, helps bring comfort and joy when they need it most. Let's come together as a maritime community to make this season truly magical. Donate today and help us deliver hope, happiness, and holiday cheer! ATTACHED
12/05/25 – MASC CHRISTMAS PARTY - The Waterfront Collective hosts our Annual Christmas Party at a new venue this year. Celebrate the season with music, festive cocktails, local bites, and plenty of holiday cheer!
12/11/25 –Waterfront Collective Christmas Party - Maritime Association of South Carolina logoCharleston Motor Carriers Association logoCharleston Women in International Trade logoThe Propeller Club of Charleston - When
Thursday, December 11, 2025 (5:00 PM - 10:00 PM) (EST) Where The Grand 81 Mary Street Charleston, South Carolina Organizer Maritime Association of South Carolina, Charleston Motor Carriers Association, Charleston Women in International Trade, The Propeller Club of Charleston Contact Organizer +1 8649924338 - 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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RIGHT WHALE SEASON – SPEED RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE NOW THROUGH APRIL 30, 2026
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Tides / Currents
CHARLESTON TIDES:
Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon
/Low Time Feet Sunset Visible
NOVEMBER 2025
Th 13 High 2:24 AM 5.1 6:49 AM Rise 12:42 AM 45
13 Low 8:25 AM 0.8 5:20 PM Set 1:56 PM
13 High 2:44 PM 5.5
13 Low 9:05 PM 0.8
F 14 High 3:22 AM 5.3 6:49 AM Rise 1:41 AM 34
14 Low 9:26 AM 0.9 5:19 PM Set 2:21 PM
14 High 3:36 PM 5.4
14 Low 9:56 PM 0.7
Sa 15 High 4:15 AM 5.5 6:50 AM Rise 2:38 AM 25
15 Low 10:22 AM 0.8 5:18 PM Set 2:46 PM
15 High 4:24 PM 5.3
15 Low 10:41 PM 0.6
Su 16 High 5:03 AM 5.7 6:51 AM Rise 3:33 AM 17
16 Low 11:13 AM 0.7 5:18 PM Set 3:11 PM
16 High 5:08 PM 5.2
16 Low 11:23 PM 0.5
M 17 High 5:46 AM 5.9 6:52 AM Rise 4:29 AM 11
17 Low 11:59 AM 0.6 5:17 PM Set 3:37 PM
17 High 5:50 PM 5.2
Tu 18 Low 12:02 AM 0.4 6:53 AM Rise 5:26 AM 5
18 High 6:27 AM 6.0 5:17 PM Set 4:06 PM
18 Low 12:43 PM 0.6
18 High 6:30 PM 5.1
W 19 Low 12:39 AM 0.4 6:54 AM Rise 6:24 AM 2
19 High 7:06 AM 6.1 5:16 PM Set 4:38 PM
19 Low 1:23 PM 0.5
19 High 7:09 PM 5.1
Th 20 Low 1:15 AM 0.5 6:55 AM Rise 7:22 AM 0
20 High 7:43 AM 6.1 5:16 PM Set 5:17 PM
20 Low 2:02 PM 0.6
20 High 7:47 PM 5.0
F 21 Low 1:50 AM 0.5 6:56 AM Rise 8:20 AM 0
21 High 8:20 AM 6.0 5:16 PM Set 6:01 PM
21 Low 2:40 PM 0.7
21 High 8:24 PM 4.9
Sa 22 Low 2:25 AM 0.6 6:57 AM Rise 9:15 AM 1
22 High 8:56 AM 5.9 5:15 PM Set 6:51 PM
22 Low 3:18 PM 0.8
22 High 9:00 PM 4.7
Su 23 Low 3:00 AM 0.7 6:58 AM Rise 10:05 AM 5
23 High 9:32 AM 5.7 5:15 PM Set 7:47 PM
23 Low 3:56 PM 0.9
23 High 9:36 PM 4.6
M 24 Low 3:38 AM 0.7 6:58 AM Rise 10:50 AM 10
24 High 10:10 AM 5.6 5:15 PM Set 8:47 PM
24 Low 4:37 PM 1.0
24 High 10:15 PM 4.6
Tu 25 Low 4:20 AM 0.8 6:59 AM Rise 11:28 AM 17
25 High 10:50 AM 5.5 5:14 PM Set 9:48 PM
25 Low 5:21 PM 1.0
25 High 11:00 PM 4.5
W 26 Low 5:08 AM 0.9 7:00 AM Rise 12:03 PM 24
26 High 11:37 AM 5.4 5:14 PM Set 10:49 PM
26 Low 6:08 PM 0.9
26 High 11:52 PM 4.6
Th 27 Low 6:03 AM 0.9 7:01 AM Rise 12:33 PM 34
27 High 12:29 PM 5.4 5:14 PM Set 11:51 PM
27 Low 7:00 PM 0.8
F 28 High 12:52 AM 4.8 7:02 AM Rise 1:02 PM 44
28 Low 7:06 AM 0.9 5:14 PM
28 High 1:26 PM 5.3
28 Low 7:54 PM 0.6
Sa 29 High 1:54 AM 5.1 7:03 AM Set 12:54 AM 54
29 Low 8:14 AM 0.8 5:14 PM Rise 1:30 PM
29 High 2:25 PM 5.3
29 Low 8:49 PM 0.3
Su 30 High 2:56 AM 5.5 7:04 AM Set 1:58 AM 65
30 Low 9:23 AM 0.6 5:13 PM Rise 1:59 PM
30 High 3:25 PM 5.3
30 Low 9:44 PM 0.0
DECEMBER 2025
M 1 High 3:57 AM 6.0 7:04 AM Set 3:06 AM 75
1 Low 10:27 AM 0.3 5:13 PM Rise 2:31 PM
1 High 4:23 PM 5.4
1 Low 10:39 PM -0.3
Tu 2 High 4:55 AM 6.4 7:05 AM Set 4:17 AM 85
2 Low 11:28 AM 0.0 5:13 PM Rise 3:09 PM
2 High 5:20 PM 5.4
2 Low 11:33 PM -0.6
W 3 High 5:52 AM 6.7 7:06 AM Set 5:32 AM 92
3 Low 12:25 PM -0.2 5:13 PM Rise 3:53 PM
3 High 6:16 PM 5.5
Th 4 Low 12:26 AM -0.8 7:07 AM Set 6:49 AM 97
4 High 6:47 AM 6.9 5:13 PM Rise 4:47 PM
4 Low 1:19 PM -0.3
4 High 7:11 PM 5.5
F 5 Low 1:19 AM -0.9 7:08 AM Set 8:03 AM 99
5 High 7:42 AM 7.0 5:13 PM Rise 5:50 PM
5 Low 2:12 PM -0.4
5 High 8:06 PM 5.4
Sa 6 Low 2:12 AM -0.9 7:08 AM Set 9:09 AM 99
6 High 8:37 AM 6.9 5:13 PM Rise 7:01 PM
6 Low 3:05 PM -0.3
6 High 9:01 PM 5.3
Su 7 Low 3:05 AM -0.7 7:09 AM Set 10:05 AM 95
7 High 9:32 AM 6.6 5:13 PM Rise 8:13 PM
7 Low 3:58 PM -0.1
7 High 9:57 PM 5.2
M 8 Low 3:59 AM -0.4 7:10 AM Set 10:50 AM 89
8 High 10:27 AM 6.3 5:14 PM Rise 9:24 PM
8 Low 4:50 PM 0.1
8 High 10:54 PM 5.1
Tu 9 Low 4:55 AM -0.1 7:11 AM Set 11:26 AM 81
9 High 11:21 AM 5.9 5:14 PM Rise 10:30 PM
9 Low 5:44 PM 0.3
9 High 11:53 PM 5.0
W 10 Low 5:53 AM 0.3 7:11 AM Set 11:57 AM 71
10 High 12:15 PM 5.6 5:14 PM Rise 11:33 PM
10 Low 6:37 PM 0.5
Th 11 High 12:53 AM 4.9 7:12 AM Set 12:24 PM 61
11 Low 6:53 AM 0.6 5:14 PM
11 High 1:08 PM 5.2
11 Low 7:31 PM 0.6
F 12 High 1:51 AM 5.0 7:13 AM Rise 12:31 AM 51
12 Low 7:54 AM 0.8 5:14 PM Set 12:49 PM
12 High 2:00 PM 4.9
12 Low 8:23 PM 0.6
Sa 13 High 2:48 AM 5.1 7:14 AM Rise 1:28 AM 41
13 Low 8:55 AM 0.9 5:15 PM Set 1:14 PM
13 High 2:52 PM 4.7
13 Low 9:13 PM 0.6
Su 14 High 3:40 AM 5.2 7:14 AM Rise 2:24 AM 32
14 Low 9:52 AM 0.9 5:15 PM Set 1:40 PM
14 High 3:42 PM 4.6
14 Low 10:00 PM 0.5
M 15 High 4:29 AM 5.4 7:15 AM Rise 3:20 AM 23
15 Low 10:45 AM 0.8 5:15 PM Set 2:08 PM
15 High 4:30 PM 4.6
15 Low 10:45 PM 0.5
Tu 16 High 5:16 AM 5.5 7:15 AM Rise 4:17 AM 16
16 Low 11:33 AM 0.6 5:16 PM Set 2:39 PM
16 High 5:17 PM 4.6
16 Low 11:27 PM 0.4
W 17 High 5:59 AM 5.7 7:16 AM Rise 5:15 AM 9
17 Low 12:17 PM 0.5 5:16 PM Set 3:15 PM
17 High 6:02 PM 4.6
Th 18 Low 12:08 AM 0.3 7:17 AM Rise 6:13 AM 4
18 High 6:42 AM 5.7 5:16 PM Set 3:58 PM
18 Low 12:59 PM 0.4
18 High 6:44 PM 4.6
F 19 Low 12:48 AM 0.2 7:17 AM Rise 7:09 AM 1
19 High 7:22 AM 5.8 5:17 PM Set 4:47 PM
19 Low 1:39 PM 0.4
19 High 7:25 PM 4.6
Sa 20 Low 1:26 AM 0.2 7:18 AM Rise 8:01 AM 0
20 High 8:01 AM 5.7 5:17 PM Set 5:42 PM
20 Low 2:18 PM 0.3
20 High 8:03 PM 4.6
Su 21 Low 2:04 AM 0.2 7:18 AM Rise 8:48 AM 0
21 High 8:39 AM 5.7 5:18 PM Set 6:41 PM
21 Low 2:55 PM 0.4
21 High 8:40 PM 4.6
M 22 Low 2:42 AM 0.2 7:19 AM Rise 9:29 AM 2
22 High 9:14 AM 5.6 5:18 PM Set 7:42 PM
22 Low 3:33 PM 0.4
22 High 9:17 PM 4.6
Tu 23 Low 3:21 AM 0.2 7:19 AM Rise 10:04 AM 6
23 High 9:50 AM 5.5 5:19 PM Set 8:44 PM
23 Low 4:12 PM 0.3
23 High 9:55 PM 4.6
W 24 Low 4:03 AM 0.3 7:20 AM Rise 10:36 AM 12
24 High 10:27 AM 5.4 5:19 PM Set 9:45 PM
24 Low 4:53 PM 0.3
24 High 10:38 PM 4.6
Th 25 Low 4:50 AM 0.4 7:20 AM Rise 11:04 AM 19
25 High 11:08 AM 5.3 5:20 PM Set 10:46 PM
25 Low 5:37 PM 0.2
25 High 11:27 PM 4.8
F 26 Low 5:43 AM 0.5 7:20 AM Rise 11:32 AM 28
26 High 11:55 AM 5.2 5:21 PM Set 11:48 PM
26 Low 6:24 PM 0.2
Sa 27 High 12:23 AM 5.0 7:21 AM Rise 12:00 PM 38
27 Low 6:44 AM 0.5 5:21 PM
27 High 12:49 PM 5.0
27 Low 7:17 PM 0.0
Su 28 High 1:23 AM 5.2 7:21 AM Set 12:52 AM 49
28 Low 7:51 AM 0.6 5:22 PM Rise 12:29 PM
28 High 1:49 PM 4.9
28 Low 8:13 PM -0.1
M 29 High 2:27 AM 5.5 7:21 AM Set 1:59 AM 60
29 Low 9:01 AM 0.5 5:23 PM Rise 1:03 PM
29 High 2:53 PM 4.8
29 Low 9:13 PM -0.3
Tu 30 High 3:32 AM 5.8 7:22 AM Set 3:10 AM 71
30 Low 10:08 AM 0.3 5:23 PM Rise 1:42 PM
30 High 3:57 PM 4.8
30 Low 10:13 PM -0.5
W 31 High 4:36 AM 6.1 7:22 AM Set 4:24 AM 81
31 Low 11:12 AM 0.0 5:24 PM Rise 2:30 PM
31 High 5:00 PM 4.9
31 Low 11:12 PM -0.7
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
MARINE WEATHER - 4NM NE Rattlesnake Shoal MR
Marine Zone Forecast
TodayNW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt late this morning and early afternoon, then becoming SW late. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: W 3 ft at 5 seconds and SE 1 foot at 9 seconds.
TonightW winds 5 kt, becoming N after midnight. Seas 2 ft. Wave detail: SW 1 foot at 5 seconds and SE 1 foot at 9 seconds.
FriNE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. Wave detail: NE 2 ft at 6 seconds and SW 1 foot at 4 seconds.
Fri NightW winds 5 kt, increasing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 ft. Wave detail: E 2 ft at 7 seconds and W 1 foot at 2 seconds.
SatW winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: SW 2 ft at 3 seconds and SE 2 ft at 7 seconds.
Sat NightSW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft, building to 4 to 5 ft after midnight. Wave detail: SW 3 ft at 4 seconds and SE 2 ft at 8 seconds, becoming SW 4 ft at 5 seconds and SE 1 foot at 8 seconds.
SunSW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft.
Sun NightW winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
MonN winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Mon NightS winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
