Port Update
Jacksonville, FL
February 20, 2026
Notices
PORT OF JACKSONVILLE, FL (UPDATED 02/19/26)
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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:
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 – 31’00 (1/12/26) / Berth 30 – 29’ / Berth 31 – 40’ / Berth 32 – 40’ / Berth 33 – 46’-06” (46.5’) / Berth 34 – 47’ / Berth 35 – 47’
Dames Terminals - Maximum draft Berths – berth 16 – 37’f/38’a SST; Berth 17 – 40’00; 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
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 35-00fwd 38-00aft SST - We plan on dredging in January and will keep you posted. - for starboard side docking at the pier/dock. ; 3x8” Regular, 2x8” ULSD, 1x8” Premium (12/17/25)
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
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 – POLARIS
DUE: OSG ENDURANCE, SEAKAY VALOR
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NEWS ARTICLES: NONE
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CURRENT EVENTS: 02/23/26 – Board Meeting - Date 02/23/2026 Time 08:45 AM Location JAXPORT Corporate Headquarters, Address 2831 Talleyrand Ave., Jacksonville, Florida 32206
Summary FEBRUARY 2026 - PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the JACKSONVILLE PORT AUTHORITY (JAXPORT) BOARD OF DIRECTORS will meet on Monday, February 23, 2026, at 8:45AM, 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
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. AGENDA ATTACHED
02/25/26 - OHPA MONTHLY MEETING - February 25, 2026 Monthly Meeting, Time: 6 PM, Location: Peck Center, Willie Mae Ashley Auditorium - 516 S 10th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 Agenda: TBD
02/26/26 – PROPELLER CLUB - State of the Port - Thursday, February 26, 2026 10:30 AM 1:00 PM Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront 225 East Coastline Drive Jacksonville, FL
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UPCOMING EVENTS: 03/11/26 - OHPA MONTHLY MEETING
03/23/26 - JAXPORT Board Meeting
03/25/26 - OHPA MONTHLY MEETING
03/26/26 – PROPELLER CLUB - USCG/CBP Appreciation Dinner, Thursday, March 26, 2026 5:30 PM 6:30 PM Courtyard Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront 1617 1st Street North Jacksonville Beach, FL, 32250
03/30/26 – PROPELLER CLUB - Annual Golf Tournament, Monday, March 30, 2026 8:00 AM 2:00 PM Queen's Harbour Yacht & Country Club 1131 Queens Harbor Boulevard Jacksonville, FL, 32225
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SECURITY LEVEL: MARSEC 1
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RIGHT WHALE SEASON – IT IS NOW
RIGHT WHALE SPEED RESTRICTION IN PLACE, RIGHT WHALE AREA HAS A MANDATORY REPORTING REQUIREMENT
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HURRICANE STATUS – 5/OUT OF SEASON
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Tides / Currents
TIDE INFORMATION: Tides for Jacksonville
Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon
/Low Time Feet Sunset Visible
FEBRUARY
F 20 Low 3:43 AM -0.6 7:01 AM Rise 8:43 AM 5
20 High 10:20 AM 4.5 6:18 PM Set 9:47 PM
20 Low 4:01 PM -0.7
20 High 10:45 PM 4.7
Sa 21 Low 4:32 AM -0.4 7:00 AM Rise 9:15 AM 11
21 High 11:04 AM 4.3 6:19 PM Set 10:53 PM
21 Low 4:46 PM -0.6
21 High 11:32 PM 4.7
Su 22 Low 5:27 AM -0.1 6:59 AM Rise 9:51 AM 20
22 High 11:53 AM 4.1 6:19 PM
22 Low 5:38 PM -0.4
M 23 High 12:26 AM 4.6 6:58 AM Set 12:01 AM 30
23 Low 6:31 AM 0.1 6:20 PM Rise 10:33 AM
23 High 12:48 PM 3.9
23 Low 6:38 PM -0.2
Tu 24 High 1:28 AM 4.5 6:57 AM Set 1:10 AM 40
24 Low 7:42 AM 0.3 6:21 PM Rise 11:22 AM
24 High 1:53 PM 3.7
24 Low 7:46 PM -0.1
W 25 High 2:43 AM 4.4 6:56 AM Set 2:19 AM 52
25 Low 8:54 AM 0.3 6:22 PM Rise 12:19 PM
25 High 3:10 PM 3.6
25 Low 8:58 PM -0.1
Th 26 High 4:01 AM 4.5 6:55 AM Set 3:22 AM 63
26 Low 10:02 AM 0.2 6:22 PM Rise 1:23 PM
26 High 4:27 PM 3.7
26 Low 10:08 PM -0.2
F 27 High 5:10 AM 4.6 6:54 AM Set 4:18 AM 74
27 Low 11:06 AM 0.0 6:23 PM Rise 2:32 PM
27 High 5:33 PM 3.9
27 Low 11:14 PM -0.4
Sa 28 High 6:09 AM 4.8 6:53 AM Set 5:06 AM 83
28 Low 12:03 PM -0.2 6:24 PM Rise 3:41 PM
28 High 6:31 PM 4.2
MARCH 2026
Su 1 Low 12:13 AM -0.6 6:52 AM Set 5:46 AM 91
1 High 7:01 AM 4.9 6:24 PM Rise 4:48 PM
1 Low 12:54 PM -0.5
1 High 7:22 PM 4.4
M 2 Low 1:07 AM -0.8 6:51 AM Set 6:21 AM 96
2 High 7:48 AM 4.9 6:25 PM Rise 5:51 PM
2 Low 1:39 PM -0.7
2 High 8:10 PM 4.6
Tu 3 Low 1:55 AM -0.9 6:49 AM Set 6:51 AM 99
3 High 8:31 AM 4.8 6:26 PM Rise 6:52 PM
3 Low 2:20 PM -0.8
3 High 8:54 PM 4.6
W 4 Low 2:41 AM -0.9 6:48 AM Set 7:20 AM 99
4 High 9:12 AM 4.7 6:27 PM Rise 7:51 PM
4 Low 2:59 PM -0.8
4 High 9:35 PM 4.7
Th 5 Low 3:24 AM -0.7 6:47 AM Set 7:48 AM 98
5 High 9:50 AM 4.5 6:27 PM Rise 8:49 PM
5 Low 3:35 PM -0.6
5 High 10:14 PM 4.6
F 6 Low 4:07 AM -0.4 6:46 AM Set 8:16 AM 94
6 High 10:27 AM 4.3 6:28 PM Rise 9:46 PM
6 Low 4:11 PM -0.4
6 High 10:51 PM 4.5
Sa 7 Low 4:51 AM -0.1 6:45 AM Set 8:46 AM 89
7 High 11:04 AM 4.1 6:29 PM Rise 10:44 PM
7 Low 4:47 PM -0.1
7 High 11:29 PM 4.4
Su 8 Low 6:37 AM 0.2 7:44 AM Set 10:19 AM 82
8 High 12:42 PM 3.9 7:29 PM
8 Low 6:25 PM 0.2
M 9 High 1:08 AM 4.3 7:42 AM Rise 12:42 AM 74
9 Low 7:27 AM 0.6 7:30 PM Set 10:57 AM
9 High 1:23 PM 3.7
9 Low 7:09 PM 0.5
Tu 10 High 1:51 AM 4.2 7:41 AM Rise 1:39 AM 65
10 Low 8:21 AM 0.8 7:31 PM Set 11:39 AM
10 High 2:09 PM 3.6
10 Low 8:01 PM 0.7
W 11 High 2:43 AM 4.0 7:40 AM Rise 2:35 AM 56
11 Low 9:18 AM 1.0 7:31 PM Set 12:27 PM
11 High 3:03 PM 3.5
11 Low 8:59 PM 0.8
Th 12 High 3:45 AM 4.0 7:39 AM Rise 3:27 AM 47
12 Low 10:13 AM 1.0 7:32 PM Set 1:21 PM
12 High 4:04 PM 3.5
12 Low 9:59 PM 0.8
F 13 High 4:51 AM 4.0 7:38 AM Rise 4:15 AM 37
13 Low 11:06 AM 0.9 7:33 PM Set 2:18 PM
13 High 5:07 PM 3.6
13 Low 10:57 PM 0.6
Sa 14 High 5:50 AM 4.2 7:37 AM Rise 4:57 AM 28
14 Low 11:56 AM 0.7 7:33 PM Set 3:19 PM
14 High 6:05 PM 3.8
14 Low 11:52 PM 0.4
Su 15 High 6:40 AM 4.3 7:35 AM Rise 5:35 AM 20
15 Low 12:41 PM 0.4 7:34 PM Set 4:20 PM
15 High 6:56 PM 4.0
M 16 Low 12:43 AM 0.1 7:34 AM Rise 6:10 AM 12
16 High 7:25 AM 4.5 7:35 PM Set 5:23 PM
16 Low 1:22 PM 0.1
16 High 7:42 PM 4.3
Tu 17 Low 1:31 AM -0.2 7:33 AM Rise 6:41 AM 6
17 High 8:08 AM 4.6 7:35 PM Set 6:25 PM
17 Low 2:00 PM -0.3
17 High 8:26 PM 4.6
W 18 Low 2:16 AM -0.5 7:32 AM Rise 7:12 AM 2
18 High 8:50 AM 4.7 7:36 PM Set 7:28 PM
18 Low 2:37 PM -0.6
18 High 9:10 PM 4.8
Th 19 Low 3:00 AM -0.7 7:30 AM Rise 7:42 AM 0
19 High 9:32 AM 4.7 7:36 PM Set 8:33 PM
19 Low 3:15 PM -0.8
19 High 9:54 PM 5.0
F 20 Low 3:45 AM -0.7 7:29 AM Rise 8:15 AM 0
20 High 10:16 AM 4.6 7:37 PM Set 9:40 PM
20 Low 3:55 PM -0.8
20 High 10:39 PM 5.1
Sa 21 Low 4:31 AM -0.6 7:28 AM Rise 8:50 AM 3
21 High 11:02 AM 4.5 7:38 PM Set 10:49 PM
21 Low 4:38 PM -0.8
21 High 11:27 PM 5.1
Su 22 Low 5:21 AM -0.4 7:27 AM Rise 9:31 AM 9
22 High 11:51 AM 4.3 7:38 PM
22 Low 5:26 PM -0.6
M 23 High 12:18 AM 5.0 7:26 AM Set 12:01 AM 17
23 Low 6:18 AM -0.1 7:39 PM Rise 10:18 AM
23 High 12:43 PM 4.1
23 Low 6:21 PM -0.3
Tu 24 High 1:15 AM 4.9 7:24 AM Set 1:11 AM 26
24 Low 7:24 AM 0.1 7:40 PM Rise 11:13 AM
24 High 1:43 PM 4.0
24 Low 7:26 PM 0.0
W 25 High 2:20 AM 4.7 7:23 AM Set 2:16 AM 37
25 Low 8:35 AM 0.3 7:40 PM Rise 12:16 PM
25 High 2:51 PM 3.9
25 Low 8:40 PM 0.2
Th 26 High 3:35 AM 4.6 7:22 AM Set 3:15 AM 48
26 Low 9:44 AM 0.4 7:41 PM Rise 1:23 PM
26 High 4:07 PM 3.9
26 Low 9:54 PM 0.2
F 27 High 4:49 AM 4.6 7:21 AM Set 4:04 AM 60
27 Low 10:49 AM 0.3 7:41 PM Rise 2:31 PM
27 High 5:20 PM 4.1
27 Low 11:02 PM 0.1
Sa 28 High 5:54 AM 4.7 7:19 AM Set 4:46 AM 70
28 Low 11:48 AM 0.1 7:42 PM Rise 3:37 PM
28 High 6:22 PM 4.3
Su 29 Low 12:05 AM -0.1 7:18 AM Set 5:21 AM 80
29 High 6:50 AM 4.8 7:43 PM Rise 4:40 PM
29 Low 12:41 PM -0.1
29 High 7:16 PM 4.6
M 30 Low 1:02 AM -0.2 7:17 AM Set 5:52 AM 88
30 High 7:39 AM 4.8 7:43 PM Rise 5:41 PM
30 Low 1:29 PM -0.3
30 High 8:05 PM 4.8
Tu 31 Low 1:53 AM -0.4 7:16 AM Set 6:21 AM 94
31 High 8:24 AM 4.7 7:44 PM Rise 6:40 PM
31 Low 2:12 PM -0.5
31 High 8:49 PM 4.9
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
MARINE WEATHER: 7NM ENE Jacksonville Beach FL
Marine Zone Forecast
Rest Of TodaySouthwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: south 3 feet at 5 seconds and southeast 2 feet at 8 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. Areas of fog this morning.
TonightSouthwest winds 10 to 15 knots, diminishing to 5 to 10 knots after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: southeast 3 feet at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. Patchy fog after midnight.
SaturdaySouthwest winds around 10 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: southeast 2 feet at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters light chop. Patchy fog in the morning. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
Saturday NightSouthwest winds 10 to 15 knots. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Wave detail: south 2 feet at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. Showers.
SundayNorthwest winds 15 to 20 knots. Seas 2 to 4 feet, occasionally to 5 feet. Wave detail: northwest 4 feet at 4 seconds and southwest 2 feet at 4 seconds. Intracoastal waters choppy. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
Sunday NightNorthwest winds 25 to 30 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Wave detail: north 6 feet at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters very rough.
MondayNorthwest winds 20 to 25 knots. Seas 4 to 6 feet, occasionally to 8 feet. Intracoastal waters rough.
TuesdayNorth winds 15 to 20 knots, becoming south around 5 knots. Seas 3 to 5 feet, occasionally to 6 feet, subsiding to 2 to 3 feet. Intracoastal waters choppy.
