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

 

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook

National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ

1021 AM EST Thu Feb 08 2024

 

ANZ454-091521-

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

1021 AM EST Thu Feb 08 2024

 

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for the Atlantic coastal waters

adjacent to the mouth of Delaware Bay out 20 nm.

 

.DAY ONE...Through tonight.

 

There is a low probability of widespread hazardous weather.

 

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

 

Gale-force winds and/or very rough seas are forecast on Tuesday.

 

Please go to weather.gov/erh/ghwo?wfo=phi for more information on

potential weather hazards.

 

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

 

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather

conditions according to standard operating procedures.

 

$$

 

 

Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ

943 AM EST Thu Feb 8 2024

 

ANZ454-455-081800-

/O.EXT.KPHI.SC.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-240208T1800Z/

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-

943 AM EST Thu Feb 8 2024

 

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS

AFTERNOON...

 

* WHAT...Seas 3 to 5 ft.

 

* WHERE...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...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

 

* 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.