Port Update
Jacksonville, FL
June 17, 2025
Notices
PORT OF JACKSONVILLE, FL (UPDATED 05/29/25)
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Jacksonville Harbor information:
Drafts - (fresh)
Please note the following Channel Draft Limits necessary following review of the latest USACE survey:
1. Entrance (pilot boarding area "B") to Blount Island #30 = 46'00" *project depth 47'
(Shoaling remains on the red half of the channel, right (red) half within channel in Mile Point - cuts 25 & 26).
(Shoaling remains at 46'00" on the green half of channel in St. Johns Bluff - cuts 28 & 29).
2. Upriver of and including Tallyrand Terminal has been reinstated to the project depth of 40'
3. Between Mathews Bridge and Hart Bridge = 27'00" *project depth 34'
(Shoaling near the Hart Bridge & Upper anchorage)
Air drafts – Dames Point Bridge – 174’; Blount island High Wires - 175’
Vessels that have good maneuvering characteristics and have proven to handle well (EHV), may start in with a fresh water draft of 35’00”or less at any time and at any stage of the tide. The Tide Windows are changing from tide windows based on tidal current to tide windows based on height of tide. The new windows are based on Low Water (LW) and High Water (HW) in Mayport .
INBOUND WINDOWS : TANKERS AND BULKERS
START STOP
33’01” to 36’00” LW +2 hr 15 min HW +1 hr 30 min 36’01” to 40 ‘00” LW +3 hr. HW +45 min - Outbound Windows: For all vessels berthed below buoy 51 at berths DP16, DP17, DP18, BI30, BI31, BI32:
Vessels with a draft less than 38’-00” freshwater can sail anytime if berth and turning basin are at project depth. Vessels with drafts from 38’-00” to 39’-00” freshwater can sail starting 1 hour after HW in Mayport. Vessels with drafts 39’-00” to 40’-00” can sail starting 2 hours after HW in Mayport.
Stop sailing vessels up to 39’-00” freshwater 1 hour before LW in Mayport. Stop sailing vessels up to 40’-00” 2 hours before LW in Mayport.
These windows are approximate and will be adjusted based on prevailing environmental conditions.
Under keel clearance -
channel - 2.5 ft
alongside berths - 0.5 ft
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TERMINAL LIMITS/INFORMATION:
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Maximum drafts allowed alongside berths: (CONFIRMED 05/29/25)
Talleyrand Terminals - Talleyrand Terminals Maximum drafts allowed: TMT Berths 3 – 6 to design depth: Berth 3 (36’), Berth 4 (40’), Berth 5 (40’), and Berth 6 (40’). #8 0-300’ LOA 35’.6’’; 300-900’ LOA. #3-#5 36’; Berths 4,6,7 Maximum drafts 36’06’’
Blount Islands – The following clearances have been assigned to berths - Berth 30 – 29’ / Berth 31 – 40’ / Berth 32 – 40’ / Berth 33 – 46’-06” (46.5’) / Berth 34 – 47’ / Berth 35 – 47’
Dames Terminals - All berths - Maximum draft Berths Berth 20-22 36’
Apex - Uses Center Point berth for discharge
Center Point - restrictions: Max LOA 680’- Max Beam 125’ ; MAX DRAFT 37’06 F 37’06 AFT / // 2x8” for Regular, 1x8” for Premium, 2x8” for ULSD, 1x8” for JetA
Buckeye – Vessels max draft 36’06” Basis STBD Side to at MLLW. It remains the vessel Master’s choice as to regarding docking, they may dock STBD or PORT Side to, provided the vessel adheres to the draft based on orientation. 2X8” Regular, 1x8” ULSD and Premium – Docking Starboard side to
JEA - 36'00 (tidal restrictions over 33'00) Coastal - 32'00" No changes
Sunoco (ex-NuStar) Restrictions, Vessels over 33’00 will require tide, Max Draft allowed requiring tide 38’00 up to 800’ LOA; 37’ F 38’ A over 800’LOA, Connections 2X12” ULSD and all gasoline, 6x12 Black oil DEPTH AT DOCK 40’00 MLS
MCK (formerly Marathon) – Maximum drafts – 34’00 F / 37’06A - for starboard side docking at the pier/dock. ; 3x8” Regular, 2x8” ULSD, 1x8” Premium (confirmed 05/01/25)
Asphalt Westway Terminal – 40’ 00” (Now called BWC Terminal Operates out of Talleyrand Terminal)
TransMontaigne – Max draft alongside 26’’ 6’’/ / Max LOA 666 / Max Beam 106 / Max Air draft 175 / Max BCM or SCM 270 - UPDATED 7/28/23
UKC required by USCG/Terminal – 06” alongside the dock, 1’ during transit (tidal restrictions over 33'00)
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FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL FILING REQUIREMENTS:
96 Hours - advance notice of arrival required by USCG.
96 Hours - advance notice to M.A.S.T. division of Customs and Border Patrol.
48 Hours - advance submission of ship's documents for all foreign arrival vessels required by Customs and Border Patrol
24 Hours (minimum) - Foreign cargo must submit manifest to the Customs & Border Patrol AMS.
Port Security - All persons doing ship’s business within the Port of Jacksonville must have TWIC and a security pass from Duval County Sheriff, prior to be allowed onto any terminal. Anyone not possessing both, must be escorted. Vehicles must have permanent company markings to be allowed onto any terminal.
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VESSEL TRAFFIC – IN – POLARIS, OREGON
DUE: NONE
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NEWS ARTICLES: JAXPORT - JAXPORT honored with Trailblazer award for Breakbulk Americas trade show strategy
JAXPORT honored with Trailblazer award for Breakbulk Americas trade show strategy - Jun 16, 2025 | Press Releases
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) has earned national recognition for its strategic sales and marketing efforts at industry conference Breakbulk Americas, receiving a Trailblazer award from the Ohio-based Transportation Marketing & Sales Association (TMSA).
Each year, the TMSA Trailblazer awards honor the most innovative and effective sales and marketing programs in the transportation and logistics industry. JAXPORT was recognized for its resourceful and results-driven approach to its campaign in advance of, and during, the 2024 Breakbulk Americas conference.
Between the digital campaign leading up to the show and the exhibit execution, the port’s team exceeded expectations in driving awareness of port services and leads for JAXPORT’s terminal partners.
TMSA presented the award during its June 2025 ELEVATE conference held in Austin, Tx. JAXPORT was the only port recognized with a Trailblazer Award this year, highlighting the port’s leadership and innovation in cargo marketing.
“Our team strategically optimized every aspect of our presence at Breakbulk Americas, from creative budgeting to the pre-show digital campaign and collateral at the event,” said JAXPORT Marketing Director Jeff Price. “This award reflects the power of focused execution and teamwork, to create meaningful results for our port partners.”
About TMSA
The Transportation Marketing & Sales Association (TMSA) is the only organization dedicated to advancing marketing and sales professionals in all modes of the commercial freight transportation industry. TMSA supports members through education, industry connections and access to essential resources. Members include professionals from motor carriers, ocean carriers, railroads, seaports, logistics companies and more. Visit TMSAtoday.org to learn more.
About JAXPORT
Located in the heart of the Southeast U.S., JAXPORT is Florida’s No. 1 container port by volume and one of the nation’s top vehicle-handling ports. JAXPORT offers fast and efficient vessel operations with a 47-foot deepwater shipping channel, two-way ship traffic, and same-day access to 98 million U.S. consumers.
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CURRENT EVENTS: 06/23/25 – JAXPORT – Board meeting - Board Meeting - Date 06/23/2025 Time 09:00 AM Location JAXPORT Corporate Headquarters Address 2831 Talleyrand Ave. Jacksonville, Florida 32206
Public notice and agenda will be posted here 24 hours prior to the meeting's scheduled start time.
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UPCOMING EVENTS: 06/25/25 – PROPELLER CLUB - Crew Change Celebration - Wednesday, June 25, 2025 6:00 PM 9:30 PM
Crew Change Celebration! Honoring the Past, Welcoming the Future - Join us for a memorable evening as we gather for our Crew Change celebration, a fresh spin on the traditional Change of Command. While our President is staying at the helm, we’ll be recognizing the incredible individuals who’ve steered the course this past year, saluting those charting a new direction, and welcoming the newest members of our leadership crew. This is more than a transition, it’s a celebration of dedication, service, and the vibrant future ahead! Maritime Person of the Year This evening will also feature one of our most anticipated honors, the Maritime Person of the Year Award! Help us shine a spotlight on the individual who has gone above and beyond in serving the maritime community.
06/25/25 – 1800 – PROPELLER CLUB - A Sunset to Remember Come enjoy spectacular downtown views and a glowing sunset as we raise a toast to the accomplishments of this year and the promise of the journey ahead.
Event Details - When: Wednesday, June 25th, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM Where: Downtown Main Street Public Library 303 N. Laura St. Jacksonville, FL 32202 Attire: Semi-Formal - ATTACHED
06/25/25 - 1800 – OHPA MONTHLY MEETING
07/09/25 – 1800 – OHPA MONTHLY MEETING
07/23/25 - 1800 – OHPA MONTHLY MEETING
07/28/25 – JAXPORT – board meeting
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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
TIDE INFORMATION: Tides for Jacksonville
Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon
/Low Time Feet Sunset Visible
JUNE 2025
Tu 17 High 1:17 AM 4.7 6:23 AM Rise 12:41 AM 72
17 Low 7:23 AM 0.1 8:30 PM Set 12:18 PM
17 High 1:53 PM 4.3
17 Low 7:36 PM 0.4
W 18 High 2:07 AM 4.5 6:24 AM Rise 1:12 AM 62
18 Low 8:16 AM 0.0 8:30 PM Set 1:21 PM
18 High 2:49 PM 4.5
18 Low 8:44 PM 0.4
Th 19 High 3:02 AM 4.4 6:24 AM Rise 1:42 AM 51
19 Low 9:10 AM -0.2 8:30 PM Set 2:25 PM
19 High 3:49 PM 4.7
19 Low 9:51 PM 0.3
F 20 High 4:04 AM 4.2 6:24 AM Rise 2:13 AM 39
20 Low 10:05 AM -0.3 8:31 PM Set 3:31 PM
20 High 4:53 PM 4.9
20 Low 10:56 PM 0.2
Sa 21 High 5:10 AM 4.1 6:24 AM Rise 2:48 AM 28
21 Low 11:01 AM -0.5 8:31 PM Set 4:41 PM
21 High 5:56 PM 5.1
21 Low 11:59 PM 0.0
Su 22 High 6:14 AM 4.1 6:24 AM Rise 3:28 AM 18
22 Low 11:59 AM -0.6 8:31 PM Set 5:53 PM
22 High 6:56 PM 5.3
M 23 Low 1:00 AM -0.2 6:25 AM Rise 4:16 AM 10
23 High 7:16 AM 4.0 8:31 PM Set 7:06 PM
23 Low 12:57 PM -0.8
23 High 7:54 PM 5.3
Tu 24 Low 1:58 AM -0.4 6:25 AM Rise 5:12 AM 4
24 High 8:15 AM 4.1 8:31 PM Set 8:15 PM
24 Low 1:53 PM -0.9
24 High 8:49 PM 5.4
W 25 Low 2:52 AM -0.6 6:25 AM Rise 6:16 AM 0
25 High 9:12 AM 4.1 8:32 PM Set 9:17 PM
25 Low 2:48 PM -0.9
25 High 9:43 PM 5.3
Th 26 Low 3:43 AM -0.6 6:26 AM Rise 7:25 AM 0
26 High 10:07 AM 4.1 8:32 PM Set 10:08 PM
26 Low 3:40 PM -0.8
26 High 10:35 PM 5.2
F 27 Low 4:33 AM -0.5 6:26 AM Rise 8:34 AM 2
27 High 11:00 AM 4.1 8:32 PM Set 10:51 PM
27 Low 4:32 PM -0.5
27 High 11:24 PM 5.1
Sa 28 Low 5:23 AM -0.4 6:26 AM Rise 9:40 AM 6
28 High 11:51 AM 4.1 8:32 PM Set 11:26 PM
28 Low 5:26 PM -0.2
Su 29 High 12:11 AM 4.9 6:27 AM Rise 10:43 AM 13
29 Low 6:14 AM -0.2 8:32 PM Set 11:57 PM
29 High 12:41 PM 4.1
29 Low 6:23 PM 0.1
M 30 High 12:57 AM 4.6 6:27 AM Rise 11:41 AM 21
30 Low 7:04 AM 0.0 8:32 PM
30 High 1:31 PM 4.2
30 Low 7:22 PM 0.4
JULY 2025
Tu 1 High 1:41 AM 4.4 6:27 AM Set 12:24 AM 30
1 Low 7:53 AM 0.1 8:32 PM Rise 12:37 PM
1 High 2:21 PM 4.2
1 Low 8:21 PM 0.6
W 2 High 2:26 AM 4.2 6:28 AM Set 12:50 AM 39
2 Low 8:40 AM 0.3 8:32 PM Rise 1:31 PM
2 High 3:12 PM 4.3
2 Low 9:18 PM 0.8
Th 3 High 3:14 AM 4.0 6:28 AM Set 1:16 AM 49
3 Low 9:25 AM 0.4 8:32 PM Rise 2:24 PM
3 High 4:04 PM 4.3
3 Low 10:12 PM 0.8
F 4 High 4:04 AM 3.8 6:29 AM Set 1:42 AM 58
4 Low 10:09 AM 0.5 8:32 PM Rise 3:19 PM
4 High 4:55 PM 4.4
4 Low 11:04 PM 0.8
Sa 5 High 4:57 AM 3.7 6:29 AM Set 2:12 AM 68
5 Low 10:53 AM 0.5 8:32 PM Rise 4:15 PM
5 High 5:45 PM 4.5
5 Low 11:55 PM 0.8
Su 6 High 5:49 AM 3.7 6:30 AM Set 2:45 AM 76
6 Low 11:37 AM 0.4 8:31 PM Rise 5:12 PM
6 High 6:33 PM 4.6
M 7 Low 12:44 AM 0.7 6:30 AM Set 3:23 AM 84
7 High 6:39 AM 3.7 8:31 PM Rise 6:11 PM
7 Low 12:22 PM 0.3
7 High 7:18 PM 4.6
Tu 8 Low 1:29 AM 0.5 6:31 AM Set 4:08 AM 90
8 High 7:27 AM 3.7 8:31 PM Rise 7:08 PM
8 Low 1:06 PM 0.2
8 High 8:02 PM 4.7
W 9 Low 2:12 AM 0.4 6:31 AM Set 5:01 AM 95
9 High 8:12 AM 3.8 8:31 PM Rise 8:02 PM
9 Low 1:48 PM 0.1
9 High 8:44 PM 4.8
Th 10 Low 2:51 AM 0.2 6:32 AM Set 5:59 AM 98
10 High 8:57 AM 3.8 8:31 PM Rise 8:50 PM
10 Low 2:29 PM -0.1
10 High 9:26 PM 4.9
F 11 Low 3:28 AM 0.1 6:32 AM Set 7:01 AM 99
11 High 9:41 AM 3.9 8:30 PM Rise 9:33 PM
11 Low 3:09 PM -0.2
11 High 10:07 PM 4.9
Sa 12 Low 4:04 AM 0.0 6:33 AM Set 8:05 AM 99
12 High 10:26 AM 4.0 8:30 PM Rise 10:11 PM
12 Low 3:51 PM -0.2
12 High 10:48 PM 4.9
Su 13 Low 4:41 AM -0.1 6:33 AM Set 9:09 AM 96
13 High 11:10 AM 4.2 8:30 PM Rise 10:44 PM
13 Low 4:36 PM -0.1
13 High 11:29 PM 4.9
M 14 Low 5:22 AM -0.2 6:34 AM Set 10:13 AM 91
14 High 11:56 AM 4.3 8:29 PM Rise 11:15 PM
14 Low 5:25 PM 0.0
Tu 15 High 12:12 AM 4.8 6:34 AM Set 11:15 AM 83
15 Low 6:06 AM -0.2 8:29 PM Rise 11:45 PM
15 High 12:44 PM 4.5
15 Low 6:21 PM 0.2
W 16 High 12:58 AM 4.7 6:35 AM Set 12:18 PM 74
16 Low 6:55 AM -0.2 8:29 PM
16 High 1:34 PM 4.7
16 Low 7:24 PM 0.3
Th 17 High 1:47 AM 4.5 6:35 AM Rise 12:16 AM 64
17 Low 7:48 AM -0.2 8:28 PM Set 1:23 PM
17 High 2:29 PM 4.8
17 Low 8:31 PM 0.4
F 18 High 2:42 AM 4.3 6:36 AM Rise 12:48 AM 53
18 Low 8:44 AM -0.2 8:28 PM Set 2:30 PM
18 High 3:30 PM 4.9
18 Low 9:38 PM 0.4
Sa 19 High 3:45 AM 4.1 6:37 AM Rise 1:25 AM 42
19 Low 9:42 AM -0.2 8:27 PM Set 3:39 PM
19 High 4:37 PM 5.0
19 Low 10:43 PM 0.4
Su 20 High 4:54 AM 4.0 6:37 AM Rise 2:08 AM 30
20 Low 10:43 AM -0.3 8:27 PM Set 4:50 PM
20 High 5:44 PM 5.1
20 Low 11:47 PM 0.2
M 21 High 6:03 AM 4.0 6:38 AM Rise 2:59 AM 20
21 Low 11:44 AM -0.3 8:26 PM Set 5:59 PM
21 High 6:47 PM 5.2
Tu 22 Low 12:48 AM 0.1 6:38 AM Rise 3:59 AM 12
22 High 7:06 AM 4.0 8:26 PM Set 7:03 PM
22 Low 12:45 PM -0.4
22 High 7:45 PM 5.3
W 23 Low 1:45 AM -0.1 6:39 AM Rise 5:05 AM 5
23 High 8:05 AM 4.1 8:25 PM Set 7:58 PM
23 Low 1:43 PM -0.5
23 High 8:39 PM 5.3
Th 24 Low 2:37 AM -0.3 6:40 AM Rise 6:13 AM 1
24 High 8:59 AM 4.2 8:25 PM Set 8:44 PM
24 Low 2:37 PM -0.6
24 High 9:29 PM 5.3
F 25 Low 3:26 AM -0.4 6:40 AM Rise 7:21 AM 0
25 High 9:51 AM 4.3 8:24 PM Set 9:22 PM
25 Low 3:27 PM -0.5
25 High 10:16 PM 5.2
Sa 26 Low 4:11 AM -0.4 6:41 AM Rise 8:26 AM 1
26 High 10:40 AM 4.3 8:24 PM Set 9:55 PM
26 Low 4:16 PM -0.3
26 High 11:00 PM 5.0
Su 27 Low 4:55 AM -0.3 6:41 AM Rise 9:27 AM 4
27 High 11:26 AM 4.4 8:23 PM Set 10:24 PM
27 Low 5:04 PM -0.1
27 High 11:41 PM 4.8
M 28 Low 5:38 AM -0.1 6:42 AM Rise 10:25 AM 9
28 High 12:10 PM 4.4 8:22 PM Set 10:51 PM
28 Low 5:54 PM 0.2
Tu 29 High 12:21 AM 4.6 6:43 AM Rise 11:20 AM 16
29 Low 6:20 AM 0.1 8:22 PM Set 11:17 PM
29 High 12:53 PM 4.4
29 Low 6:47 PM 0.6
W 30 High 1:00 AM 4.4 6:43 AM Rise 12:15 PM 24
30 Low 7:03 AM 0.3 8:21 PM Set 11:43 PM
30 High 1:36 PM 4.4
30 Low 7:42 PM 0.8
Th 31 High 1:40 AM 4.2 6:44 AM Rise 1:09 PM 33
31 Low 7:46 AM 0.5 8:20 PM
31 High 2:21 PM 4.4
31 Low 8:37 PM 1.0
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
MARINE WEATHER: 7NM ENE Jacksonville Beach FL
Marine Zone Forecast
TonightSouth winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: southeast 3 feet at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop.
WednesdaySouth winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: southeast 2 feet at 5 seconds and southeast 2 feet at 8 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Wednesday NightSouth winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: southeast 3 feet at 4 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop.
ThursdaySouth winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast 10 to 15 knots in the afternoon. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: southeast 2 feet at 5 seconds and east 2 feet at 8 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Thursday NightSouth winds 10 to 15 knots, becoming southwest 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening.
Friday And Friday NightSouth winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Wave detail: southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds and east 2 feet at 8 seconds. Intracoastal waters light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Saturday Through SundaySoutheast winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas around 2 feet. Intracoastal waters light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
