Port Update
Maine / New Hampshire
May 14, 2025
Notices
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
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:
May 2025
W 14 High 12:38 AM 9.7 5:16 AM Set 5:55 AM 99
14 Low 7:04 AM 0.3 7:59 PM Rise 10:32 PM
14 High 1:20 PM 8.5
14 Low 7:02 PM 1.5
Th 15 High 1:13 AM 9.6 5:15 AM Set 6:40 AM 96
15 Low 7:40 AM 0.3 8:00 PM Rise 11:27 PM
15 High 1:56 PM 8.3
15 Low 7:39 PM 1.6
F 16 High 1:49 AM 9.6 5:14 AM Set 7:35 AM 91
16 Low 8:18 AM 0.4 8:01 PM
16 High 2:35 PM 8.2
16 Low 8:19 PM 1.7
Sa 17 High 2:29 AM 9.5 5:13 AM Rise 12:13 AM 85
17 Low 8:59 AM 0.5 8:02 PM Set 8:39 AM
17 High 3:17 PM 8.1
17 Low 9:03 PM 1.8
Su 18 High 3:14 AM 9.4 5:12 AM Rise 12:50 AM 77
18 Low 9:45 AM 0.6 8:03 PM Set 9:49 AM
18 High 4:04 PM 8.1
18 Low 9:53 PM 1.8
M 19 High 4:05 AM 9.3 5:11 AM Rise 1:20 AM 68
19 Low 10:35 AM 0.6 8:04 PM Set 11:02 AM
19 High 4:54 PM 8.3
19 Low 10:49 PM 1.6
Tu 20 High 5:00 AM 9.3 5:10 AM Rise 1:45 AM 58
20 Low 11:26 AM 0.5 8:05 PM Set 12:15 PM
20 High 5:46 PM 8.7
20 Low 11:47 PM 1.4
W 21 High 5:57 AM 9.2 5:10 AM Rise 2:07 AM 47
21 Low 12:19 PM 0.4 8:06 PM Set 1:30 PM
21 High 6:40 PM 9.1
Th 22 Low 12:48 AM 1.0 5:09 AM Rise 2:28 AM 36
22 High 6:59 AM 9.3 8:07 PM Set 2:45 PM
22 Low 1:14 PM 0.3
22 High 7:36 PM 9.7
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Portsmouth NH Tides -
May 2025
W 14 High 1:00 AM 8.3 5:20 AM Set 5:59 AM 99
14 Low 7:21 AM 0.3 7:59 PM Rise 10:32 PM
14 High 1:42 PM 7.3
14 Low 7:19 PM 1.3
Th 15 High 1:35 AM 8.3 5:19 AM Set 6:45 AM 96
15 Low 7:57 AM 0.3 8:00 PM Rise 11:26 PM
15 High 2:18 PM 7.1
15 Low 7:56 PM 1.4
F 16 High 2:11 AM 8.3 5:18 AM Set 7:40 AM 91
16 Low 8:35 AM 0.3 8:01 PM
16 High 2:57 PM 7.1
16 Low 8:36 PM 1.5
Sa 17 High 2:51 AM 8.2 5:17 AM Rise 12:13 AM 85
17 Low 9:16 AM 0.4 8:02 PM Set 8:44 AM
17 High 3:39 PM 7.0
17 Low 9:20 PM 1.5
Su 18 High 3:36 AM 8.1 5:16 AM Rise 12:50 AM 77
18 Low 10:02 AM 0.5 8:03 PM Set 9:53 AM
18 High 4:26 PM 7.0
18 Low 10:10 PM 1.5
M 19 High 4:27 AM 8.0 5:15 AM Rise 1:21 AM 68
19 Low 10:52 AM 0.5 8:04 PM Set 11:05 AM
19 High 5:16 PM 7.1
19 Low 11:06 PM 1.4
Tu 20 High 5:22 AM 8.0 5:14 AM Rise 1:46 AM 58
20 Low 11:43 AM 0.4 8:05 PM Set 12:19 PM
20 High 6:08 PM 7.5
W 21 Low 12:04 AM 1.2 5:13 AM Rise 2:08 AM 47
21 High 6:19 AM 7.9 8:06 PM Set 1:32 PM
21 Low 12:36 PM 0.3
21 High 7:02 PM 7.8
Th 22 Low 1:05 AM 0.9 5:13 AM Rise 2:30 AM 36
22 High 7:21 AM 8.0 8:07 PM Set 2:47 PM
22 Low 1:31 PM 0.3
22 High 7:58 PM 8.3
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM
638 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
TODAY
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 8 seconds.
TONIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight.
THU
SE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning. Patchy fog.
THU NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
FRI
SE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 8 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
SE winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers.
SAT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
SAT NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Showers likely.
SUN
N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers in the evening.
ANZ152-150045
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
638 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
TODAY
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 8 seconds.
TONIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight.
THU
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning. Patchy fog.
THU NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 9 seconds.
FRI
S winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 8 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers.
SAT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
SAT NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Showers.
SUN
NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N in the afternoon. Seas around 3 ft. A chance of showers.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers.
ANZ150-150045
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
638 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
TODAY
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 8 seconds.
TONIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Patchy fog after midnight.
THU
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 9 seconds. Patchy fog. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
THU NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 9 seconds.
FRI
S winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 8 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers after midnight.
SAT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. A chance of showers.
SAT NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Showers.
SUN
E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N in the afternoon. Seas around 3 ft. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers.
ANZ153-150045
Casco Bay
638 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
TODAY
S winds around 5 kt, increasing to 5 to 10 kt this afternoon. Seas around 2 ft.
TONIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight.
THU
SE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers in the morning. Patchy fog.
THU NIGHT
SE winds around 5 kt in the evening, becoming light and variable. Seas around 2 ft.
FRI
SE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
FRI NIGHT
SE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers.
SAT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
SAT NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Showers.
SUN
N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers.
ANZ151-150045
Penobscot Bay
638 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
TODAY
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
TONIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft in the evening, then 1 foot or less. Patchy fog after midnight.
THU
S winds around 5 kt. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 ft in the afternoon. A chance of showers in the morning. Patchy fog.
THU NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt in the evening, becoming light and variable. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 8 seconds.
FRI
S winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 8 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
SE winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers after midnight.
SAT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
SAT NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Showers.
SUN
E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers.
638 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
TODAY
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 8 seconds.
TONIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight.
THU
SE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning. Patchy fog.
THU NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 9 seconds.
FRI
SE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 8 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
SE winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: SE 3 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers.
SAT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
SAT NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Showers likely.
SUN
N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers in the evening.
ANZ152-150045
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM
638 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
TODAY
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: SE 2 ft at 8 seconds.
TONIGHT
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight.
THU
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning. Patchy fog.
THU NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 9 seconds.
FRI
S winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 8 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers.
SAT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
SAT NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Showers.
SUN
NE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N in the afternoon. Seas around 3 ft. A chance of showers.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers.
ANZ150-150045
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM
638 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
TODAY
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 8 seconds.
TONIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Patchy fog after midnight.
THU
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 9 seconds. Patchy fog. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
THU NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 9 seconds.
FRI
S winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 8 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers after midnight.
SAT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. A chance of showers.
SAT NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Showers.
SUN
E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming N in the afternoon. Seas around 3 ft. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers.
ANZ153-150045
Casco Bay
638 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
TODAY
S winds around 5 kt, increasing to 5 to 10 kt this afternoon. Seas around 2 ft.
TONIGHT
S winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight.
THU
SE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers in the morning. Patchy fog.
THU NIGHT
SE winds around 5 kt in the evening, becoming light and variable. Seas around 2 ft.
FRI
SE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
FRI NIGHT
SE winds around 5 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers.
SAT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
SAT NIGHT
E winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Showers.
SUN
N winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. A chance of showers.
ANZ151-150045
Penobscot Bay
638 AM EDT Wed May 14 2025
TODAY
S winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft.
TONIGHT
SW winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft in the evening, then 1 foot or less. Patchy fog after midnight.
THU
S winds around 5 kt. Seas 1 foot or less, then around 2 ft in the afternoon. A chance of showers in the morning. Patchy fog.
THU NIGHT
S winds around 5 kt in the evening, becoming light and variable. Seas around 2 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 8 seconds.
FRI
S winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 8 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
SE winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 8 seconds. A chance of showers after midnight.
SAT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
SAT NIGHT
SE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Showers.
SUN
E winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming NE in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
SUN NIGHT
NW winds around 5 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. A chance of showers.
Port / Terminal Restrictions
TERMINAL DRAFT LIMIATATIONS: (as reported by terminal)
PORTLAND ME
PORTLAND PIPELINE 50’ 00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
SUNOCO (ex Gulf) OIL TERMINAL 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 30’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
SPRAGUE MERRILLS MARINE 31’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
TURNERS ISLAND TERMINAL 23’00” SALT WATER DARFT MAX PERMITTED
FLORIDA POWERS LIGHT / WYMAN TERMINAL 30'00" SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
PORTSMOUTH NH (ALL DRAFTS FOR PORTSMOUTH ARE SALT WATER)
GRANITE STATE MINERAL 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE PORT AUTHORITY 32’00” 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
PORTLAND ME
PORTLAND PIPELINE 50’ 00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
SUNOCO (ex Gulf) OIL TERMINAL 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 30’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
SPRAGUE MERRILLS MARINE 31’00” SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
TURNERS ISLAND TERMINAL 23’00” SALT WATER DARFT MAX PERMITTED
FLORIDA POWERS LIGHT / WYMAN TERMINAL 30'00" SALT WATER DRAFT MAX PERMITTED
PORTSMOUTH NH (ALL DRAFTS FOR PORTSMOUTH ARE SALT WATER)
GRANITE STATE MINERAL 35’00” MAX DRAFT PERMITTED
NEW HAMPSHIRE STATE PORT AUTHORITY 32’00” 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
COVID 19 SHARED LINKS:
Frequently Asked Questions: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/covid-19-basics/faq
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
USCG: https://www.uscg.mil/Coronavirus/
CBP: https://www.dhs.gov/coronavirus
Frequently Asked Questions: https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/covid-19-basics/faq
CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
USCG: https://www.uscg.mil/Coronavirus/
CBP: https://www.dhs.gov/coronavirus
