Port Update
Jacksonville, FL
September 26, 2025
Notices
PORT OF JACKSONVILLE, FL (UPDATED 08/13/25)
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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: (UPDATED 08/19/25)
Talleyrand Terminals - Talleyrand Terminals Maximum drafts allowed: JPA post dredge - Berth 8 00-300 mark 37-00 remainder 40-00; berths 4-7 project, berth 3 remains 37-00, TMT Berth 3 (36’00’), Berth 4 (39’06), Berth 5 (39’00’), Berth 6 (38’00’), Berth 7 – 36’06, #8 – 36’06, Berth 16 now 40-00. - Next survey due 11/17/25
Blount Islands – The following clearances have been assigned to berths – Berth 20 - clearance 36’00, Berth 22 – 32’00 / 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 37’00 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 (UPDATED 08/12/25)
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 – MCK draft is now 38 ft fwd and aft. - for starboard side docking at the pier/dock. ; 3x8” Regular, 2x8” ULSD, 1x8” Premium
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
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/VECS
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 – 2 UNKNOWN TANKER
DUE: NORD VULCAN, ATB LEGEND
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NEWS ARTICLES: NONE
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CURRENT EVENTS: 09/29/25 – JAXPORT – BOARD MEETING – 1000 Board Meeting -Date 09/29/2025 Time 09:00 AM Location JAXPORT Corporate Headquarters Address 2831 Talleyrand Ave. Jacksonville, Florida 32206
Notice is hereby given that the JACKSONVILLE PORT AUTHORITY (JAXPORT) BOARD OF DIRECTORS will meet on Monday, September 29, 2025 at 9:00AM, or immediately following the Audit Committee meeting, at 2831 Talleyrand Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32206. The meeting will also be available to watch live on YouTube at https://youtube.com/jaxport
See the details below. Purpose The purpose of this meeting is for the JAXPORT Board of Directors to consider and take action on items on the JAXPORT Board Agenda. Meeting Materials All meeting materials can be found at the following location: https://www.jaxport.com/corporate/public-meetings/entry/11364/
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UPCOMING EVENTS: 10/08/25 - 1800 – OHPA MONTHLY MEETING
10/09/25 – PROPELLER CLUB – Oct 9 Membership Social / Happy Hour 5:30 PM 7:30 PM Culhane's Irish Pub & Restaurant
10/22/25 - 1800 – OHPA MONTHLY MEETING
11/05/25 - JAXPORT – BOARD MEETING – 1000 Board
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SECURITY LEVEL: MARSEC 1
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TROPICAL WEATHER UPDATE – 4 – SEASONAL - Post-Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle Intermediate Advisory Number 38A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL072025
1200 PM GMT Fri Sep 26 2025
...CENTER OF GABRIELLE MOVING AWAY FROM THE AZORES...
SUMMARY OF 1200 PM GMT...1200 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...39.8N 24.2W
ABOUT 255 MI...410 KM ENE OF FAIAL ISLAND IN THE CENTRAL AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 65 DEGREES AT 29 MPH...46 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...992 MB...29.30 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
The Azores Meteorological Service has discontinued the Hurricane warning for all of the islands of the Azores.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
None.
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Hurricane Humberto Advisory Number 7
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL082025
500 AM AST Fri Sep 26 2025
...HUMBERTO BECOMES A HURRICANE...
SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...22.2N 57.3W
ABOUT 465 MI...750 KM NE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...990 MB...29.24 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
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1. Southwestern Atlantic (AL94):Showers and thunderstorms continue to show signs of organization in association with a tropical wave located near Hispaniola, the Turks and Caicos Islands, and eastern Cuba. An area of low pressure is expected to form along the wave by tonight when it moves near the southeast Bahamas. This low is expected to become a tropical
depression when it is in the vicinity of the central and northwest
Bahamas over the weekend, and then track northwestward or northward
over the southwestern Atlantic.
Regardless of development, heavy rains and gusty winds are ongoing
in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and the Turks and Caicos Islands,
and are likely to spread across the Bahamas and eastern Cuba during
the next day or two. Interests in all of these areas should monitor
the progress of the system. While there remains considerable
uncertainty in the long-range track and intensity of the system,
there is a significant risk of wind, rainfall, and storm surge
impacts for a portion of the southeast U.S. coast early next week.
Interests in this area should also monitor the progress of the
system.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...high...80 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...high...90 percent.
depression when it is in the vicinity of the central and northwest
Bahamas over the weekend, and then track northwestward or northward
over the southwestern Atlantic.
Regardless of development, heavy rains and gusty winds are ongoing
in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and the Turks and Caicos Islands,
and are likely to spread across the Bahamas and eastern Cuba during
the next day or two. Interests in all of these areas should monitor
the progress of the system. While there remains considerable
uncertainty in the long-range track and intensity of the system,
there is a significant risk of wind, rainfall, and storm surge
impacts for a portion of the southeast U.S. coast early next week.
Interests in this area should also monitor the progress of the
system.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...high...80 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...high...90 percent.
Tides / Currents
TIDE INFORMATION: Tides for Jacksonville
Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon
/Low Time Feet Sunset Visible
SEPTEMBER 2025
F 26 Low 5:19 AM 1.0 7:17 AM Rise 11:39 AM 13
26 High 12:11 PM 5.2 7:17 PM Set 9:52 PM
26 Low 6:18 PM 1.4
Sa 27 High 12:25 AM 4.6 7:17 AM Rise 12:36 PM 20
27 Low 5:55 AM 1.3 7:16 PM Set 10:35 PM
27 High 12:51 PM 5.1
27 Low 7:06 PM 1.7
Su 28 High 1:07 AM 4.5 7:18 AM Rise 1:32 PM 28
28 Low 6:39 AM 1.4 7:14 PM Set 11:24 PM
28 High 1:35 PM 5.0
28 Low 7:59 PM 1.8
M 29 High 1:53 AM 4.4 7:18 AM Rise 2:25 PM 37
29 Low 7:32 AM 1.5 7:13 PM
29 High 2:26 PM 5.0
29 Low 8:55 PM 1.9
Tu 30 High 2:46 AM 4.4 7:19 AM Set 12:18 AM 47
30 Low 8:31 AM 1.6 7:12 PM Rise 3:13 PM
30 High 3:25 PM 5.0
30 Low 9:49 PM 1.8
OCTOBER 2025
W 1 High 3:46 AM 4.5 7:20 AM Set 1:17 AM 57
1 Low 9:33 AM 1.5 7:11 PM Rise 3:56 PM
1 High 4:26 PM 5.1
1 Low 10:41 PM 1.6
Th 2 High 4:48 AM 4.6 7:20 AM Set 2:20 AM 66
2 Low 10:34 AM 1.3 7:10 PM Rise 4:35 PM
2 High 5:24 PM 5.3
2 Low 11:29 PM 1.3
F 3 High 5:47 AM 4.9 7:21 AM Set 3:24 AM 76
3 Low 11:32 AM 1.0 7:08 PM Rise 5:09 PM
3 High 6:17 PM 5.4
Sa 4 Low 12:16 AM 0.9 7:21 AM Set 4:28 AM 84
4 High 6:40 AM 5.2 7:07 PM Rise 5:42 PM
4 Low 12:28 PM 0.7
4 High 7:06 PM 5.5
Su 5 Low 1:01 AM 0.5 7:22 AM Set 5:34 AM 91
5 High 7:30 AM 5.5 7:06 PM Rise 6:14 PM
5 Low 1:22 PM 0.3
5 High 7:53 PM 5.6
M 6 Low 1:46 AM 0.1 7:23 AM Set 6:40 AM 97
6 High 8:19 AM 5.8 7:05 PM Rise 6:46 PM
6 Low 2:13 PM 0.1
6 High 8:41 PM 5.6
Tu 7 Low 2:30 AM -0.2 7:23 AM Set 7:49 AM 99
7 High 9:08 AM 6.1 7:04 PM Rise 7:21 PM
7 Low 3:04 PM 0.0
7 High 9:30 PM 5.5
W 8 Low 3:14 AM -0.3 7:24 AM Set 9:00 AM 99
8 High 9:59 AM 6.2 7:02 PM Rise 8:00 PM
8 Low 3:54 PM 0.0
8 High 10:21 PM 5.4
Th 9 Low 4:00 AM -0.3 7:24 AM Set 10:14 AM 96
9 High 10:51 AM 6.2 7:01 PM Rise 8:45 PM
9 Low 4:47 PM 0.2
9 High 11:13 PM 5.2
F 10 Low 4:50 AM -0.1 7:25 AM Set 11:27 AM 90
10 High 11:45 AM 6.1 7:00 PM Rise 9:37 PM
10 Low 5:44 PM 0.4
Sa 11 High 12:09 AM 5.1 7:26 AM Set 12:38 PM 82
11 Low 5:45 AM 0.2 6:59 PM Rise 10:37 PM
11 High 12:43 PM 5.9
11 Low 6:47 PM 0.8
Su 12 High 1:07 AM 4.9 7:26 AM Set 1:41 PM 72
12 Low 6:48 AM 0.6 6:58 PM Rise 11:42 PM
12 High 1:45 PM 5.7
12 Low 7:56 PM 1.0
M 13 High 2:11 AM 4.8 7:27 AM Set 2:35 PM 61
13 Low 7:59 AM 0.8 6:57 PM
13 High 2:51 PM 5.6
13 Low 9:04 PM 1.1
Tu 14 High 3:21 AM 4.8 7:28 AM Rise 12:49 AM 50
14 Low 9:11 AM 1.0 6:56 PM Set 3:19 PM
14 High 4:00 PM 5.5
14 Low 10:06 PM 1.1
W 15 High 4:31 AM 4.8 7:28 AM Rise 1:54 AM 39
15 Low 10:17 AM 1.0 6:54 PM Set 3:56 PM
15 High 5:04 PM 5.4
15 Low 11:03 PM 1.0
Th 16 High 5:34 AM 5.0 7:29 AM Rise 2:57 AM 29
16 Low 11:18 AM 1.0 6:53 PM Set 4:28 PM
16 High 6:00 PM 5.4
16 Low 11:55 PM 0.9
F 17 High 6:29 AM 5.2 7:30 AM Rise 3:56 AM 20
17 Low 12:14 PM 0.9 6:52 PM Set 4:56 PM
17 High 6:49 PM 5.4
Sa 18 Low 12:41 AM 0.8 7:30 AM Rise 4:53 AM 13
18 High 7:18 AM 5.3 6:51 PM Set 5:23 PM
18 Low 1:05 PM 0.8
18 High 7:33 PM 5.3
Su 19 Low 1:24 AM 0.7 7:31 AM Rise 5:48 AM 7
19 High 8:01 AM 5.4 6:50 PM Set 5:49 PM
19 Low 1:52 PM 0.7
19 High 8:13 PM 5.2
M 20 Low 2:02 AM 0.6 7:32 AM Rise 6:42 AM 2
20 High 8:41 AM 5.5 6:49 PM Set 6:15 PM
20 Low 2:35 PM 0.7
20 High 8:51 PM 5.1
Tu 21 Low 2:37 AM 0.6 7:32 AM Rise 7:38 AM 0
21 High 9:18 AM 5.5 6:48 PM Set 6:43 PM
21 Low 3:15 PM 0.7
21 High 9:27 PM 4.9
W 22 Low 3:10 AM 0.6 7:33 AM Rise 8:34 AM 0
22 High 9:53 AM 5.5 6:47 PM Set 7:15 PM
22 Low 3:53 PM 0.8
22 High 10:03 PM 4.8
Th 23 Low 3:40 AM 0.7 7:34 AM Rise 9:31 AM 1
23 High 10:27 AM 5.4 6:46 PM Set 7:50 PM
23 Low 4:29 PM 0.9
23 High 10:39 PM 4.7
F 24 Low 4:10 AM 0.9 7:35 AM Rise 10:28 AM 4
24 High 11:02 AM 5.3 6:45 PM Set 8:31 PM
24 Low 5:05 PM 1.2
24 High 11:17 PM 4.6
Sa 25 Low 4:41 AM 1.0 7:35 AM Rise 11:25 AM 9
25 High 11:39 AM 5.2 6:44 PM Set 9:18 PM
25 Low 5:43 PM 1.4
25 High 11:56 PM 4.5
Su 26 Low 5:18 AM 1.2 7:36 AM Rise 12:18 PM 15
26 High 12:19 PM 5.2 6:43 PM Set 10:10 PM
26 Low 6:25 PM 1.6
M 27 High 12:38 AM 4.5 7:37 AM Rise 1:07 PM 22
27 Low 6:01 AM 1.4 6:42 PM Set 11:07 PM
27 High 1:02 PM 5.1
27 Low 7:15 PM 1.7
Tu 28 High 1:24 AM 4.4 7:38 AM Rise 1:51 PM 31
28 Low 6:53 AM 1.5 6:41 PM
28 High 1:50 PM 5.1
28 Low 8:10 PM 1.7
W 29 High 2:15 AM 4.5 7:38 AM Set 12:07 AM 40
29 Low 7:54 AM 1.5 6:41 PM Rise 2:30 PM
29 High 2:44 PM 5.1
29 Low 9:04 PM 1.6
Th 30 High 3:13 AM 4.6 7:39 AM Set 1:08 AM 50
30 Low 8:59 AM 1.4 6:40 PM Rise 3:05 PM
30 High 3:42 PM 5.1
30 Low 9:56 PM 1.3
F 31 High 4:14 AM 4.8 7:40 AM Set 2:10 AM 60
31 Low 10:03 AM 1.2 6:39 PM Rise 3:37 PM
31 High 4:41 PM 5.2
31 Low 10:46 PM 1.0
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
MARINE WEATHER: 5NM NNE Mayport FL
Marine Zone Forecast
Rest Of TodaySouthwest winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming southeast this afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: south 2 feet at 4 seconds and east 2 feet at 9 seconds. Intracoastal waters light chop. Showers likely with scattered thunderstorms this afternoon.
TonightSouthwest winds 5 to 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: southeast 2 feet at 4 seconds and east 2 feet at 10 seconds. Intracoastal waters light chop. Showers likely with scattered thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
SaturdayWest winds around 5 knots, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: east 2 feet at 9 seconds. Intracoastal waters light chop. A chance of thunderstorms. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
Saturday NightSoutheast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming northeast after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: east 3 feet at 9 seconds. Intracoastal waters light chop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms.
SundayNortheast winds 10 to 15 knots, increasing to 15 to 20 knots in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave detail: northeast 4 feet at 7 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Sunday NightNortheast winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave detail: east 6 feet at 6 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening.
MondayNorth winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 5 to 7 feet, occasionally to 9 feet, building to 6 to 9 feet, occasionally to 11 feet. Intracoastal waters rough. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. A chance of showers.
TuesdayNorth winds 20 to 25 knots, becoming northwest. Seas 7 to 10 feet, occasionally to 13 feet. Intracoastal waters rough. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. A slight chance of showers after midnight.
winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
