Moran Shipping Agencies in Port Philadelphia / Wilmington, De.  

 

Port MARSEC Level 1

 

Local Time – GMT -5

 

 

The Maritime Exchange is forwarding the following USCG MSIB for your information. 

MSIB 03-24 PHILADELPHIA TO SEA MAINTENANCE DREDGING

The Captain of the Port (COTP), Delaware Bay, is notifying mariners of maintenance dredging being conducted in Marcus Hook Range and Marcus Hook Anchorage (No. 7) on the Delaware River from February 4, 2024 through approximately March 3 1, 2024.

Vessels wishing to transit through may do so if they can make satisfactory passing arrangements with the dredge CHARLESTON, in accordance with the Inland Navigational Rules in 33 Code of Federal Regulations Subchapter E via VHF-FM channel 13 or 6 at least one hour prior to arrival.

Vessels desiring to anchor within Marcus Hook Anchorage must obtain permission from the COTP at least 24 hours in advance, at 215-271-4807. The COTP will permit one vessel at a time on a "first come, first served" basis in the upper portion of the anchorage, with preference given to those vessels greater than 650' in overall length. The maritime public will be notified of any changes to vessel traffic patterns or availability of Marcus Hook Anchorage via subsequent updates to this MSIB and Broadcast Notice to Mariners.

Normally, Marcus Hook Anchorage is a 48-hour anchorage; however, vessels will not be permitted to occupy the anchorage beyond 12 hours during this time.

Vessels that require an examination by the Public Health Service, Customs or Immigration authorities will be directed to an anchorage for the required inspection by the COTP. Vessels are encouraged to use Mantua Creek Anchorage (No. 9), Naval Base, Philadelphia Anchorage (No. 1 0), and Deepwater Point Anchorage (No. 6) as alternatives.

If there are any questions regarding the contents of this bulletin or expectations of the Captain of the Port, please contact (215) 271-4807.

Maritime Exchange for the Delaware River and Bay

240 Cherry Street, Philadelphia PA 19106

215-925-2615

 

 

 

 

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ

255 AM EST Mon Feb 5 2024

 

ANZ451>455-052100-

/O.NEW.KPHI.SC.Y.0016.240206T1200Z-240208T0000Z/

Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out

20 nm-

Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out

20 nm-

Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm-

Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm-

Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm-

255 AM EST Mon Feb 5 2024

 

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 7 PM EST

WEDNESDAY...

 

* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and

  seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

 

* WHERE...Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg

  Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to

  Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Great Egg

  Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 nm, Coastal waters from Cape May

  NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 nm and Coastal waters from Cape

  Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 nm.

 

* WHEN...From 7 AM Tuesday to 7 PM EST Wednesday.

 

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

 

 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

 

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller

vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Draft information

37’ - 40’ outbound from Packer Avenue including Beckett Street 

- Use reference station Philadelphia. 

- Vessels may sail 3 hours before low water and up until 1.5 hours after low water at Philadelphia. 

37’ - 40’ outbound from Paulsboro

- Please use reference station Marcus Hook. 

- Vessels may sail from Paulsboro 1 hour before low water up until 3 hours after low water at Marcus Hook. 

37’ - 40’ outbound from Marcus Hook (anchorage or berth)

- Please use reference station Marcus Hook.