Port Update
Charleston, SC
January 26, 2026
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 – ATB GALVESTON, STOLT LOYALTY
DUE – TSURUGI GALAXY, MARQUETTE, ATB CORPUS CHRISTI
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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: 02/20/26 – MASC - MARITIME & LOGISTICS SUMMIT MASC Vision 2125: Designing the Next 100 Years of Maritime When Feb 20, 2026 (7:30 AM - 1:30 PM) (EST) Where Francis Marion Hotel King Street 387
Charleston, South Carolina
02/20/26 – MASC - Friday, February 20, 2026 (6:00 PM - 11:00 PM) (EST) - Charleston Gaillard Center Calhoun Street 95 Charleston, South Carolina
Event Details - In 2026, we look forward to celebrating 100 years of the Maritime Association of South Carolina. For a century, MASC has championed our state's maritime and logistics community, built lasting partnerships, and supported the growth of an industry that moves the world. Join us for the Centennial Celebration on February 20,2026 (6-11pm) -- a landmark event that honors a rich history, celebrates our current award winners, and looks boldly toward the future. Experience an unforgettable program filled with stories of achievement, inspiring moments, and a shared vision for what's to come. We will also have a room block at The Francis Marion Hotel just a short walk away!
After the formal festivities, get ready to dance the night away with Party on the Moon, an electrifying band known for their high-energy performances and genre-defying sound. With world-class vocalists, a full horn section, and a polished, high-energy stage presence, Party on the Moon will transform the centennial celebration into an unforgettable night worthy of MASC's century of excellence. We invite you to be part of this historic evening as we honor our legacy, highlight our achievements, and gather with the leaders who make our maritime community strong. ATTACHED
02/26/26 – MASC – NIGHT AT THE HARBOR - Night at the Harbor - Feb 26, 2026 (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM) Where Trinity Hall Race Street 34 Charleston, South Carolina
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SECURITY LEVEL: MARSEC 1
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HURRICANE ALERT: 5/OFF SEASON
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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
JANUARY 2026
M 26 High 12:56 AM 5.3 7:18 AM Set 12:58 AM 44
26 Low 7:32 AM 0.5 5:47 PM Rise 11:39 AM
26 High 1:21 PM 4.5
26 Low 7:43 PM -0.2
Tu 27 High 2:03 AM 5.4 7:17 AM Set 2:09 AM 56
27 Low 8:43 AM 0.5 5:48 PM Rise 12:22 PM
27 High 2:31 PM 4.4
27 Low 8:49 PM -0.2
W 28 High 3:15 AM 5.5 7:17 AM Set 3:20 AM 67
28 Low 9:53 AM 0.4 5:49 PM Rise 1:14 PM
28 High 3:42 PM 4.4
28 Low 9:55 PM -0.4
Th 29 High 4:25 AM 5.7 7:16 AM Set 4:30 AM 77
29 Low 10:58 AM 0.1 5:50 PM Rise 2:15 PM
29 High 4:50 PM 4.6
29 Low 10:59 PM -0.6
F 30 High 5:30 AM 5.9 7:16 AM Set 5:33 AM 86
30 Low 11:57 AM -0.1 5:50 PM Rise 3:24 PM
30 High 5:53 PM 4.8
30 Low 11:59 PM -0.8
Sa 31 High 6:28 AM 6.1 7:15 AM Set 6:26 AM 93
31 Low 12:50 PM -0.4 5:51 PM Rise 4:36 PM
31 High 6:49 PM 5.1
FEBRUARY
Su 1 Low 12:54 AM -1.0 7:14 AM Set 7:11 AM 98
1 High 7:21 AM 6.2 5:52 PM Rise 5:47 PM
1 Low 1:39 PM -0.5
1 High 7:42 PM 5.3
M 2 Low 1:46 AM -1.0 7:14 AM Set 7:48 AM 99
2 High 8:09 AM 6.2 5:53 PM Rise 6:56 PM
2 Low 2:26 PM -0.6
2 High 8:31 PM 5.4
Tu 3 Low 2:35 AM -0.9 7:13 AM Set 8:20 AM 99
3 High 8:53 AM 6.0 5:54 PM Rise 8:00 PM
3 Low 3:09 PM -0.6
3 High 9:18 PM 5.4
W 4 Low 3:23 AM -0.7 7:12 AM Set 8:48 AM 96
4 High 9:35 AM 5.7 5:55 PM Rise 9:02 PM
4 Low 3:51 PM -0.5
4 High 10:03 PM 5.4
Th 5 Low 4:09 AM -0.4 7:11 AM Set 9:14 AM 90
5 High 10:15 AM 5.4 5:56 PM Rise 10:01 PM
5 Low 4:30 PM -0.2
5 High 10:47 PM 5.2
F 6 Low 4:55 AM 0.0 7:11 AM Set 9:41 AM 83
6 High 10:54 AM 5.0 5:57 PM Rise 10:59 PM
6 Low 5:09 PM 0.0
6 High 11:31 PM 5.1
Sa 7 Low 5:43 AM 0.3 7:10 AM Set 10:08 AM 75
7 High 11:35 AM 4.6 5:58 PM Rise 11:57 PM
7 Low 5:49 PM 0.3
Su 8 High 12:17 AM 4.9 7:09 AM Set 10:37 AM 67
8 Low 6:32 AM 0.6 5:59 PM
8 High 12:20 PM 4.3
8 Low 6:31 PM 0.5
M 9 High 1:07 AM 4.8 7:08 AM Rise 12:56 AM 57
9 Low 7:26 AM 0.9 6:00 PM Set 11:10 AM
9 High 1:09 PM 4.1
9 Low 7:19 PM 0.7
Tu 10 High 2:02 AM 4.7 7:07 AM Rise 1:54 AM 48
10 Low 8:24 AM 1.0 6:01 PM Set 11:48 AM
10 High 2:04 PM 3.9
10 Low 8:14 PM 0.8
W 11 High 3:00 AM 4.7 7:06 AM Rise 2:52 AM 38
11 Low 9:23 AM 1.0 6:02 PM Set 12:33 PM
11 High 3:03 PM 3.9
11 Low 9:14 PM 0.7
Th 12 High 3:59 AM 4.8 7:05 AM Rise 3:47 AM 29
12 Low 10:19 AM 0.9 6:02 PM Set 1:23 PM
12 High 4:01 PM 4.0
12 Low 10:12 PM 0.6
F 13 High 4:54 AM 5.0 7:04 AM Rise 4:38 AM 21
13 Low 11:10 AM 0.7 6:03 PM Set 2:19 PM
13 High 4:56 PM 4.2
13 Low 11:06 PM 0.3
Sa 14 High 5:44 AM 5.2 7:04 AM Rise 5:23 AM 14
14 Low 11:56 AM 0.4 6:04 PM Set 3:20 PM
14 High 5:46 PM 4.4
14 Low 11:54 PM 0.1
Su 15 High 6:29 AM 5.4 7:03 AM Rise 6:03 AM 8
15 Low 12:38 PM 0.2 6:05 PM Set 4:23 PM
15 High 6:32 PM 4.7
M 16 Low 12:39 AM -0.1 7:02 AM Rise 6:38 AM 3
16 High 7:10 AM 5.6 6:06 PM Set 5:27 PM
16 Low 1:18 PM -0.1
16 High 7:14 PM 4.9
Tu 17 Low 1:23 AM -0.3 7:01 AM Rise 7:10 AM 0
17 High 7:49 AM 5.6 6:07 PM Set 6:30 PM
17 Low 1:57 PM -0.3
17 High 7:54 PM 5.2
W 18 Low 2:06 AM -0.4 7:00 AM Rise 7:39 AM 0
18 High 8:25 AM 5.6 6:08 PM Set 7:34 PM
18 Low 2:35 PM -0.5
18 High 8:33 PM 5.4
Th 19 Low 2:49 AM -0.5 6:58 AM Rise 8:07 AM 1
19 High 9:02 AM 5.5 6:09 PM Set 8:38 PM
19 Low 3:14 PM -0.5
19 High 9:14 PM 5.6
F 20 Low 3:35 AM -0.4 6:57 AM Rise 8:35 AM 5
20 High 9:40 AM 5.4 6:09 PM Set 9:43 PM
20 Low 3:55 PM -0.6
20 High 9:57 PM 5.7
Sa 21 Low 4:23 AM -0.2 6:56 AM Rise 9:06 AM 11
21 High 10:22 AM 5.1 6:10 PM Set 10:50 PM
21 Low 4:38 PM -0.5
21 High 10:44 PM 5.7
Su 22 Low 5:15 AM 0.0 6:55 AM Rise 9:40 AM 20
22 High 11:10 AM 4.9 6:11 PM
22 Low 5:27 PM -0.4
22 High 11:38 PM 5.6
M 23 Low 6:14 AM 0.2 6:54 AM Set 12:00 AM 30
23 High 12:05 PM 4.6 6:12 PM Rise 10:20 AM
23 Low 6:22 PM -0.2
Tu 24 High 12:40 AM 5.5 6:53 AM Set 1:11 AM 40
24 Low 7:19 AM 0.5 6:13 PM Rise 11:08 AM
24 High 1:10 PM 4.4
24 Low 7:25 PM -0.1
W 25 High 1:50 AM 5.4 6:52 AM Set 2:20 AM 52
25 Low 8:30 AM 0.5 6:14 PM Rise 12:05 PM
25 High 2:22 PM 4.3
25 Low 8:34 PM 0.0
Th 26 High 3:05 AM 5.4 6:51 AM Set 3:24 AM 63
26 Low 9:39 AM 0.5 6:14 PM Rise 1:09 PM
26 High 3:35 PM 4.4
26 Low 9:44 PM -0.1
F 27 High 4:16 AM 5.5 6:50 AM Set 4:19 AM 74
27 Low 10:43 AM 0.3 6:15 PM Rise 2:19 PM
27 High 4:43 PM 4.7
27 Low 10:49 PM -0.3
Sa 28 High 5:19 AM 5.7 6:48 AM Set 5:06 AM 83
28 Low 11:39 AM 0.0 6:16 PM Rise 3:29 PM
28 High 5:43 PM 5.0
28 Low 11:48 PM -0.6
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
MARINE WEATHER - 939 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
.SYNOPSIS FOR MID ATLC WATERS...Low pressure will track NE of the
area today while pulling a strong cold front SE across the
waters. A strong high pressure ridge will build SE over the
region Mon night into Tue, then shift SE of the area Tue night
as a cold front moves SE across the waters. The front will
briefly stall across the southern waters Wed. Another cold front
will move SE across the northern and central waters Wed night.
Another low will develop NE along the front late Wed into Thu
just E of the area, then move NE of the region Thu as another
ridge builds SE over the S waters Thu into Fri. A series of low
pressure troughs or secondary cold fronts will cross the area
Thu night and Fri. A high pressure ridge will build E across the
northern and central waters Fri night as a developing low
pressure system forms over the S portion.
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ANZ835-270500-
Cape Fear to 31N to 1000 FM-
939 AM EST Mon Jan 26 2026
GALE WARNING
TODAY
W winds 20 to 30 kt, becoming NW. Seas 7 to 13 ft.
Scattered showers and tstms.
TONIGHT
N to NW winds 25 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
TUE
N winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming W to NW 5 to 15 kt. Seas
6 to 10 ft.
TUE NIGHT
W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
WED
W to NW winds 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
WED NIGHT
W to NW winds 15 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
THU
NW winds 15 to 25 kt, becoming N 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to
7 ft.
THU NIGHT
N winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
FRI
N winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
FRI NIGHT
N to NW winds 5 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
