Port Update
Maine / New Hampshire
February 27, 2024
Notices
BUCKSPORT ME BLACK OUT DATES:
RE: Bucksport “Black-Out” dates for 2023-2024
Below please find the “Blackout dates” for High Water transits to Bucksport for the 2023-2024 Fall/Winter season. These are the dates on which no high-water transits (drafts in excess of 28') can be conducted to Bucksport due to a lack of daylight coinciding with the time of High Water. Low water transits are still possible on these dates at drafts of 28' or less, depending upon the height of tide. Dates listed as “marginal” may permit a deep draft transit if conditions are favorable; they should not be assumed to be available. Please keep these dates in mind for planning purposes.
March 5, 6
March 19- Marginal, wx permitting only
CREW CHANGES:
CREW CHANGES:
Portland / Searsport / Bucksport ME and Portsmouth NH: The port director in Portland ME is allowing crew to sign off and repatriate back home under following conditions:
Crew must hold valid US Visa
Crew departure flights MUST be direct foreign – NO CONNECTIONS WITHIN US PERMITTED
Crew departure flights MUST depart prior to vessel departing port
Crew signing off may require PCR testing prior to flights departure - subject to regulations with destination airport
Tides / Currents
PORTLAND TIDES:
February 2024
Tu 27 High 12:35 AM 9.0 6:21 AM Set 7:39 AM 95
27 Low 6:39 AM 0.5 5:26 PM Rise 8:42 PM
27 High 12:49 PM 9.1
27 Low 6:56 PM 0.5
W 28 High 1:06 AM 9.0 6:20 AM Set 7:56 AM 91
28 Low 7:14 AM 0.6 5:28 PM Rise 9:46 PM
28 High 1:24 PM 8.8
28 Low 7:27 PM 0.7
Th 29 High 1:39 AM 9.0 6:18 AM Set 8:15 AM 85
29 Low 7:52 AM 0.7 5:29 PM Rise 10:52 PM
29 High 2:02 PM 8.4
29 Low 8:03 PM 1.0
MARCH 2024
F 1 High 2:15 AM 8.9 6:16 AM Set 8:37 AM 77
1 Low 8:33 AM 0.8 5:30 PM
1 High 2:44 PM 8.1
1 Low 8:42 PM 1.3
Sa 2 High 2:57 AM 8.9 6:15 AM Rise 12:00 AM 68
2 Low 9:20 AM 1.0 5:31 PM Set 9:05 AM
2 High 3:32 PM 7.7
2 Low 9:28 PM 1.6
Su 3 High 3:45 AM 8.8 6:13 AM Rise 1:10 AM 59
3 Low 10:13 AM 1.1 5:33 PM Set 9:42 AM
3 High 4:27 PM 7.5
3 Low 10:22 PM 1.7
M 4 High 4:41 AM 8.8 6:11 AM Rise 2:19 AM 49
4 Low 11:15 AM 1.0 5:34 PM Set 10:30 AM
4 High 5:31 PM 7.4
4 Low 11:24 PM 1.8
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Portsmouth NH Tides -
February 2024
Tu 27 High 12:57 AM 7.7 6:23 AM Set 7:41 AM 95
27 Low 6:56 AM 0.4 5:29 PM Rise 8:44 PM
27 High 1:11 PM 7.8
27 Low 7:13 PM 0.4
W 28 High 1:28 AM 7.7 6:21 AM Set 7:58 AM 91
28 Low 7:31 AM 0.5 5:30 PM Rise 9:47 PM
28 High 1:46 PM 7.6
28 Low 7:44 PM 0.6
Th 29 High 2:01 AM 7.7 6:20 AM Set 8:18 AM 85
29 Low 8:09 AM 0.6 5:31 PM Rise 10:52 PM
29 High 2:24 PM 7.2
29 Low 8:20 PM 0.9
MARCH 2024
F 1 High 2:37 AM 7.7 6:18 AM Set 8:41 AM 77
1 Low 8:50 AM 0.7 5:33 PM
1 High 3:06 PM 7.0
1 Low 8:59 PM 1.1
Sa 2 High 3:19 AM 7.7 6:16 AM Rise 12:00 AM 68
2 Low 9:37 AM 0.9 5:34 PM Set 9:09 AM
2 High 3:54 PM 6.6
2 Low 9:45 PM 1.4
Su 3 High 4:07 AM 7.6 6:15 AM Rise 1:10 AM 59
3 Low 10:30 AM 0.9 5:35 PM Set 9:46 AM
3 High 4:49 PM 6.5
3 Low 10:39 PM 1.5
M 4 High 5:03 AM 7.6 6:13 AM Rise 2:18 AM 49
4 Low 11:32 AM 0.9 5:36 PM Set 10:35 AM
4 High 5:53 PM 6.4
4 Low 11:41 PM 1.5
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
COASTAL WATERS FROM STONINGTON ME TO MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT TO 25 NM
ANZ100-280245
741 AM EST Tue Feb 27 2024
.Synopsis for Stonington ME to Merrimack River Ma out to 25 NM.
High pressure moves out into the Atlantic through the day today, bringing an increasing southerly flow and areas of dense fog by late morning. The fog continues through tonight and into tomorrow. Low pressure will track through the Great Lakes tonight and Quebec through tomorrow night, bringing rain and southerly gale to possibly storm force winds tomorrow afternoon through tomorrow night. A cold front crosses the waters late tomorrow night shifting winds out of the W and then NW with these winds approaching gale force again on Thursday. High pressure builds in for the weekend with a return to fair conditions.
ANZ154-280245
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM
741 AM EST Tue Feb 27 2024
GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING
TODAY
SE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Patchy fog early this morning, then areas of fog late this morning and afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less this afternoon.
TONIGHT
S winds 15 to 20 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft, building to 5 to 8 ft after midnight. Showers. Areas of fog. Vsby 1 NM or less.
WED
S winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft, building to 8 to 13 ft in the afternoon. Areas of fog in the morning. Showers.
WED NIGHT
S winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming W after midnight. Gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Showers. Vsby 1 NM or less after midnight.
THU
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft, subsiding to 6 to 9 ft in the afternoon.
THU NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft, subsiding to 4 to 6 ft after midnight. Light freezing spray after midnight.
FRI
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
FRI NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
SAT
S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
SAT NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
ANZ152-280245
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
741 AM EST Tue Feb 27 2024
STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING
TODAY
SE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Patchy fog early this morning, then areas of fog late this morning and afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less this afternoon.
TONIGHT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft after midnight. Showers. Areas of fog. Vsby 1 NM or less.
WED
S winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft, building to 11 to 16 ft in the afternoon. Areas of fog in the morning. Showers.
WED NIGHT
S winds 30 to 35 kt, becoming SW 25 to 30 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft. Showers in the evening, then showers with snow showers likely after midnight with vsby 1 NM or less.
THU
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft, subsiding to 8 to 11 ft in the afternoon.
THU NIGHT
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft, subsiding to 4 to 7 ft after midnight. Light freezing spray.
FRI
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Light freezing spray in the morning.
FRI NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
SAT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt, diminishing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft.
SAT NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
ANZ150-280245
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
741 AM EST Tue Feb 27 2024
STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING
TODAY
SE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Patchy fog early this morning, then areas of fog late this morning and afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less this afternoon.
TONIGHT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft, building to 6 to 9 ft after midnight. Showers. Areas of fog. Vsby 1 NM or less.
WED
S winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft, building to 13 to 18 ft in the afternoon. Areas of fog in the morning. Showers.
WED NIGHT
SW winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft. Showers in the evening, then rain and snow showers after midnight with vsby 1 NM or less.
THU
W winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft, subsiding to 9 to 12 ft in the afternoon. A chance of snow showers in the morning. Light freezing spray. Vsby 1 NM or less in the morning.
THU NIGHT
NW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft, subsiding to 5 to 8 ft after midnight. Light freezing spray.
FRI
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Light freezing spray in the morning.
FRI NIGHT
SW winds around 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
SAT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.
SAT NIGHT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt, becoming W after midnight. Gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft.
ANZ153-280245
Casco Bay
741 AM EST Tue Feb 27 2024
GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING
TODAY
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Patchy fog late this morning. Areas of fog this afternoon with vsby 1 NM or less.
TONIGHT
S winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, increasing to 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers after midnight. Areas of fog. Vsby 1 NM or less.
WED
S winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Areas of fog in the morning. Showers.
WED NIGHT
S winds 25 to 30 kt, becoming W after midnight. Gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Showers. Vsby 1 NM or less after midnight.
THU
W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft, subsiding to 4 to 6 ft in the afternoon. Light freezing spray. Vsby 1 NM or less in the morning.
THU NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt, diminishing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Light freezing spray.
FRI
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Light freezing spray in the morning.
FRI NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
SAT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
SAT NIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
ANZ151-280245
Penobscot Bay
741 AM EST Tue Feb 27 2024
STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING
TODAY
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Areas of fog late this morning and afternoon. Vsby 1 NM or less this afternoon.
TONIGHT
S winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt, increasing to 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt after midnight. Seas 2 to 4 ft, building to 4 to 6 ft after midnight. A chance of showers in the evening, then showers after midnight. Areas of fog. Vsby 1 NM or less.
WED
S winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Areas of fog in the morning. Showers.
WED NIGHT
SW winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 50 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Showers in the evening, then showers with snow showers likely after midnight with vsby 1 NM or less.
THU
W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. A chance of snow showers in the morning. Light freezing spray. Vsby 1 NM or less.
THU NIGHT
W winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Moderate freezing spray.
FRI
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft. Light freezing spray in the morning.
FRI NIGHT
SW winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
SAT
SW winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt. Seas 2 to 4 ft.
SAT NIGHT
SW winds around 10 kt with gusts up to 20 kt, becoming NW after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 ft.
Port / Terminal Restrictions
TERMINAL DRAFT LIMIATATIONS: (as reported by terminal)
PORTLAND ME
PORTLAND PIPELINE 50’ 00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
GULF OIL 36’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
CITGO/IRVING TERMINAL 34’08” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
GLOBAL OIL 36’00” BRACKISH WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
BUCKEYE/IRVING 37’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
SPRAGUE ROLLING MILLS 35’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
SPRAGUE MERRILLS MARINE 36’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
TURNERS ISLAND TERMINAL 23’00” SALT WATER DARFT MAX PERMITTED
PORTSMOUTH NH (ALL DRAFTS FOR PORTSMOUTH ARE SALT WATER)
GRANITE STATE MINERAL 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE PORT AUTHORITY 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
IRVING OIL TERMINAL 36’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
PUBLIC SERVICE NEW HAMPSHIRE 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
SPRAGUE AVERY LANE / SEA 3 36’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
SPRAGUE RIVER ROAD 33’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
SEARSPORT ME (ALL DRAFTS FOR SEARSPORT SALT WATER)
LIQUID BERTH:
***SPRAGUE ENERGY HAS ADVISED THEY WILL ACCEPT ANY VESSEL WITH DRAFT OF 28’00” OR LESS ANYTIME***
***SPRAGUE ENERGY HAS ADVISED ANY VESSEL WITH DRAFT OVER 28’00” UPD TO MAX 35’00” WILL BE ACCEPTED USING A 2 FENDER SYSTEM TO BREAST OFF THE BERTH**
MACKPOINT / SPRAGUE BULK PIER 39’00" MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
BUCKSPORT ME (ALL DRAFTS FOR BUCKSPORT ARE BRACKISH WATER)
WEBBER TANKS 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
