Port Update

Port Everglades, FL

September 16, 2025

Notices

PORT EVERGLADES, FL (26-05.5N/80-04.8W)

PORT LIMITS/INFORMATION :  (CONFIRMED 07/25/25)

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Maximum Depths - (Salt)

Harbor entrance - 45.0 ft

Turning basin - 42.0 ft

 

Under Keel Clearance requirements -

 

Outer or Inner Bar Cuts - 10% of vessel's deep draft Inner harbor to berths - 1 foot

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BERTH LIMITS/INFORMATION:

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Current maximum drafts allowed at Oil berths:  

 

Berths 4-5:  40’0” at any tide, 40’1” – 42’0” on rising tide

Berth 6:  31’0” at any tide, 31’1” – 33’0” on rising tide

Berths 7-10:  37 ft at all tides up to 38 ft with sufficient tide

Berths 13: Slip 3's draft is : 37'0" at any tide, 37'1" – 38'0" on a rising tide. The draft limits in Slip 3 (Berths 12-15) are valid to 35 feet east of the bulkhead. There are soundings indicating less than 31 feet within 35 feet of the bulkhead Berth 14 and less than 35 feet at Berth 13.  

 

The above draft are at MLLW, draft limitations change during a negative tide.

Maximum beam for unrestricted berthing:  106’00 Maximum beam – 150’  will require full slip (two tanker berths) and will awaiting Port Authority judgement for berthing.  Usual wait averages 5 days.  

Waterline to Manifold: 45'00 using cargo arms only – 1x8” cargo hose is now available to assist vessels over 45’00 to discharge

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VESSEL TRAFFIC IN:  ATB MARIYA MORAN, ATB TURQUOISE COAST

 

DUE:  ATTACHED  

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FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL FILING REQUIREMENTS:

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96 Hours - advance notice of arrival required by USCG/ required 96 hour advance notice for CPB (8/1/22)

72 Hours - The Harbormasters office requires a 72 hour minimum notice of a vessel arrival. Any time less than 72 hours will be considered short notice and could result in vessel's delay to berth.

24 Hours - advance receipt of crew list by Immigration for any vessel arriving from a foreign port, or arriving coast wise with detained crew.

24 Hours (minimum) - Foreign cargo must have manifest submitted to Customs & Border Patrol AMS.

24 Hours - advance fax of crew list and approved visitors required by Broward Sheriff Office and Port Security Officer.

72 Hours - post port call, the Port Authority requires bill of lading figures for all bulk cargo.

Port Security - Port Security - All persons doing ship’s business within Port Everglades must have TWIC and a security pass from Broward County Sheriff, PEV Division prior to be allowed onto any terminal. Infrequent visitors are allowed 15 temporary passes within 90 days. After 15 temporary passes within 90 days, the individual must apply for a permanent port pass. Vehicles must have permanent company markings to be allowed onto any terminal.

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NEWS ARTICLES – NONE

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CURRENT ISSUES: NONE

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FUTURE/ONGOING ISSUES:  09/27/25 - Saturday, September 27, 2025. Seafarers’ House is honored to announce Alexandra Anagnostis-Irons, Founder, CEO, Total Marine Solutions (TMS) as the recipient of the 2025 International Golden Compass Award which is conferred annually to individuals who have achieved distinction within the maritime industry. TMS delivers innovative, MARPOL-compliant solutions and training to the cruise, commercial, offshore, yacht, government, and port sectors. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.  The 2025 International Golden Compass Gala will commence at 6:30 p.m. Bahia Mar Resort, Fort Lauderdale with a cocktail reception, silent auction, followed by dinner, formal award presentation. events@seafarershouse.org  954.734.1580.

 

09/29/25 – CITY OF FORT LAUDERDALE - State of the City - Save the date: Sept. 29 - Please join me on Sept. 29 as I deliver my annual State of the City address. We will discuss the city's accomplishments of the past year and look ahead to our plans for 2026. The evening starts at 6 p.m. with a reception. The address will begin at 7 p.m. The event will take place at The Parker, 707 NE 8 St.   

 

10/03/25 – PEA - Friday, October 3, 2025. Port Everglades Association is proud to host our” Moving Broward Forward Program” Lauderdale Yacht Club.  11.30am – 1.30pm.  On behalf of Port Everglades Director, Joe Morris, we are honored to welcome - our guest speaker, FDOT Secretary Jared W. Perdue, P.E.  who is set to drive Port Everglades Association’s “Moving Broward Forward” Business Luncheon Program.  Secretary Perdue is to be introduced by Coree Cuff Lonergan, CEO and General Manager of Broward County Transit, who recently was honored with the Women Who Move the Nation Award from the Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO).  A distinguished Professional Engineer, Secretary Perdue is charged with carrying out the bold vision of Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature through the “Moving Florida Forward” Infrastructure Initiative. Endeavors proposed to bolster multimodal transportation in Broward County include a new commuter rail offering and the airport-seaport connector.  Port Everglades CEO and Port Director Joseph Morris delivers concluding remarks providing the latest on transportation infrastructure advances serving the Seaport and all of Broward County.

 

10/07/25 - BCC MEETING – 1000

 

10/15/25 - Wednesday, October 15, 2025.Annual Cruise Kick-Off Meeting. 11.30am -1:30pm. Room 209AB, Broward County Convention Center.  Get the latest cruise news from Port Everglades. Find out what’s new from our CEO and Port Director Joseph Morris. Meet the Cruise Services Team. Learn the do’s and don’ts of security from our law enforcement partners. Get smooth sailing tips from Operations and Risk Management. Become a Sunflower ambassador. Refreshments will be served. Free parking on the ground floor of the Convention Center parking garage.    954. 523.3404, porteverglades@broward.org

 

10/21/25 - BCC MEETING – 1000

10/22/25 - Wednesday, October 22, 2025, 7am – Thursday, 23 October, 2025, 8pm.   Florida International Trade & Cultural Expo – 10th Anniversary.  Connect Your Business to the World! Meet buyers and sellers from over 70 countries at South Florida's premier international trade event. Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center.  Hosted by Broward County Office of Economic & Small Business Development.  Reservations Eventbrite.

10/24/25 – PEA - Friday, October 24, 2025. Port Everglades Association's Annual Seaport Golf Tournament is set. We are back at our "home" course, beautiful Plantation Preserve. 9am shot gun start and the grand event includes a full, hot breakfast and fancy barbecue lunch following the round. There will be great raffle prizes. The tournament fills up fast, we have only one sponsorship slot which includes a foursome available, two foursome slots remaining. We will try and accommodate all single players so give us your name now! And even if you are not a golfer, we invite all Port Everglades Members to come out for the fellowship, networking and great chow!  Game on!  Reserve now!  www.peassn@portbiz.org. 954.463.2801

10/29/25 - Wednesday, October 29 – Sunday November 2, 2025.  It’s Fort Lauderdale 9th Annual Boat Show!  Make your plans now!  www.flibs.com

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Hurricane Alert:     4/SEASONAL - Tropical Weather Outlook
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL
Issued by the NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
200 PM EDT Tue Sep 16 2025
 
For the North Atlantic...Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of America:
 
1. Central Tropical Atlantic (AL92):
Showers and thunderstorms associated with an elongated area of low 
pressure located about midway between the Windward Islands and the 
Cabo Verde Islands have become better organized since yesterday. 
Environmental conditions are conducive for additional development, 
and a tropical depression or storm is likely to form in the next 
day or two as the system moves west-northwestward or northwestward 
at 10 to 15 mph over the central tropical Atlantic.  Additional 
information on this system, including gale warnings, can be found in 
High Seas Forecasts issued by the National Weather Service.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...high...90 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...high...90 percent.
 
2. Eastern Tropical Atlantic:
A tropical wave just offshore of the west coast of Africa is 
producing an area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms. Some 
slow development of this system is possible towards the latter 
part of this week as it moves westward at 15 to 20 mph, moving from 
the eastern to central portion of the tropical Atlantic. 
* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...near 0 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...low...20 percent.
 
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Maritime Security:           MARSEC 1

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Tides / Currents

TIDES:  Port Everglades, Turning Basin
Day        High      Tide  Height   Sunrise    Moon  Time      % Moon
           /Low      Time    Feet    Sunset                    Visible
SEPTEMBER 2025
 
Tu  16     High   4:01 AM     2.9   7:07 AM    Rise  1:57 AM      35
    16      Low  10:28 AM     0.7   7:23 PM     Set  4:20 PM
    16     High   4:57 PM     3.1
    16      Low  11:05 PM     1.0
 
W   17     High   5:11 AM     3.1   7:07 AM    Rise  3:01 AM      25
    17      Low  11:31 AM     0.6   7:22 PM     Set  5:04 PM
    17     High   5:57 PM     3.2
 
Th  18      Low  12:03 AM     0.9   7:08 AM    Rise  4:03 AM      16
    18     High   6:13 AM     3.2   7:21 PM     Set  5:42 PM
    18      Low  12:27 PM     0.6
    18     High   6:49 PM     3.3
 
F   19      Low  12:54 AM     0.8   7:08 AM    Rise  5:03 AM      9
    19     High   7:06 AM     3.3   7:20 PM     Set  6:15 PM
    19      Low   1:16 PM     0.6
    19     High   7:33 PM     3.3
 
Sa  20      Low   1:38 AM     0.7   7:09 AM    Rise  5:59 AM      4
    20     High   7:52 AM     3.4   7:19 PM     Set  6:45 PM
    20      Low   2:00 PM     0.6
    20     High   8:13 PM     3.4
 
Su  21      Low   2:19 AM     0.6   7:09 AM    Rise  6:54 AM      1
    21     High   8:34 AM     3.4   7:18 PM     Set  7:14 PM
    21      Low   2:40 PM     0.6
    21     High   8:49 PM     3.4
 
M   22      Low   2:57 AM     0.5   7:09 AM    Rise  7:47 AM      0
    22     High   9:12 AM     3.4   7:17 PM     Set  7:43 PM
    22      Low   3:19 PM     0.7
    22     High   9:23 PM     3.3
 
Tu  23      Low   3:33 AM     0.5   7:10 AM    Rise  8:40 AM      0
    23     High   9:49 AM     3.4   7:16 PM     Set  8:12 PM
    23      Low   3:55 PM     0.8
    23     High   9:57 PM     3.3
 
W   24      Low   4:08 AM     0.6   7:10 AM    Rise  9:33 AM      3
    24     High  10:25 AM     3.4   7:14 PM     Set  8:44 PM
    24      Low   4:31 PM     0.9
    24     High  10:30 PM     3.2
 
h  25      Low   4:43 AM     0.7   7:11 AM    Rise 10:27 AM      7
    25     High  11:02 AM     3.3   7:13 PM     Set  9:19 PM
    25      Low   5:07 PM     1.0
    25     High  11:05 PM     3.1
 
F   26      Low   5:19 AM     0.8   7:11 AM    Rise 11:23 AM      13
    26     High  11:41 AM     3.2   7:12 PM     Set  9:58 PM
    26      Low   5:43 PM     1.3
    26     High  11:41 PM     2.9
 
Sa  27      Low   5:57 AM     0.9   7:11 AM    Rise 12:19 PM      20
    27     High  12:23 PM     2.9   7:11 PM     Set 10:42 PM
    27      Low   6:24 PM     1.4
 
Su  28     High  12:22 AM     2.8   7:12 AM    Rise  1:14 PM      28
    28      Low   6:41 AM     1.0   7:10 PM     Set 11:31 PM
    28     High   1:11 PM     2.8
    28      Low   7:12 PM     1.5
 
M   29     High   1:10 AM     2.7   7:12 AM    Rise  2:07 PM      37
    29      Low   7:35 AM     1.1   7:09 PM
    29     High   2:07 PM     2.8
    29      Low   8:13 PM     1.6
 
Tu  30     High   2:08 AM     2.7   7:13 AM     Set 12:26 AM      47
    30      Low   8:39 AM     1.1   7:08 PM    Rise  2:56 PM
    30     High   3:09 PM     2.8
    30      Low   9:22 PM     1.5
 
OCTOBER 2025
 
W    1     High   3:16 AM     2.7   7:13 AM     Set  1:24 AM      57
     1      Low   9:46 AM     1.1   7:07 PM    Rise  3:41 PM
     1     High   4:12 PM     2.8
     1      Low  10:26 PM     1.4
 
Th   2     High   4:24 AM     2.8   7:14 AM     Set  2:24 AM      66
     2      Low  10:48 AM     1.0   7:06 PM    Rise  4:21 PM
     2     High   5:09 PM     3.1
     2      Low  11:21 PM     1.1
 
F    3     High   5:26 AM     3.1   7:14 AM     Set  3:26 AM      76
     3      Low  11:42 AM     0.9   7:05 PM    Rise  4:58 PM
     3     High   6:01 PM     3.2
 
Sa   4      Low  12:09 AM     0.9   7:15 AM     Set  4:28 AM      84
     4     High   6:22 AM     3.3   7:04 PM    Rise  5:33 PM
     4      Low  12:32 PM     0.7
     4     High   6:48 PM     3.4
 
Su   5      Low  12:55 AM     0.6   7:15 AM     Set  5:30 AM      91
     5     High   7:13 AM     3.5   7:03 PM    Rise  6:08 PM
     5      Low   1:20 PM     0.6
     5     High   7:33 PM     3.5
 
M    6      Low   1:40 AM     0.3   7:15 AM     Set  6:34 AM      97
     6     High   8:03 AM     3.7   7:02 PM    Rise  6:43 PM
     6      Low   2:07 PM     0.5
     6     High   8:17 PM     3.6
 
Tu   7      Low   2:25 AM     0.1   7:16 AM     Set  7:39 AM      99
     7     High   8:51 AM     3.8   7:00 PM    Rise  7:21 PM
     7      Low   2:53 PM     0.5
     7     High   9:02 PM     3.6
 
W    8      Low   3:11 AM     0.0   7:16 AM     Set  8:48 AM      99
     8     High   9:40 AM     3.9   6:59 PM    Rise  8:02 PM
     8      Low   3:40 PM     0.6
     8     High   9:48 PM     3.6
 
Th   9      Low   3:59 AM     0.0   7:17 AM     Set  9:59 AM      96
     9     High  10:30 AM     3.8   6:58 PM    Rise  8:50 PM
     9      Low   4:30 PM     0.7
     9     High  10:36 PM     3.6
 
F   10      Low   4:50 AM     0.1   7:17 AM     Set 11:10 AM      90
    10     High  11:22 AM     3.7   6:57 PM    Rise  9:44 PM
    10      Low   5:22 PM     0.8
    10     High  11:29 PM     3.5
 
Sa  11      Low   5:45 AM     0.2   7:18 AM     Set 12:19 PM      82
    11     High  12:17 PM     3.6   6:56 PM    Rise 10:45 PM
    11      Low   6:20 PM     1.0
 
Su  12     High  12:26 AM     3.3   7:18 AM     Set  1:22 PM      72
    12      Low   6:46 AM     0.5   6:55 PM    Rise 11:49 PM
    12     High   1:18 PM     3.4
    12      Low   7:25 PM     1.1
 
M   13     High   1:29 AM     3.2   7:19 AM     Set  2:17 PM      61
    13      Low   7:54 AM     0.7   6:54 PM
    13     High   2:23 PM     3.3
    13      Low   8:36 PM     1.1
 
Tu  14     High   2:39 AM     3.1   7:19 AM    Rise 12:54 AM      50
    14      Low   9:06 AM     0.8   6:54 PM     Set  3:04 PM
    14     High   3:30 PM     3.2
    14      Low   9:47 PM     1.1
 
W   15     High   3:51 AM     3.1   7:20 AM    Rise  1:58 AM      39
    15      Low  10:14 AM     0.9   6:53 PM     Set  3:43 PM
    15     High   4:34 PM     3.2
    15      Low  10:50 PM     1.0
 
Th  16     High   4:58 AM     3.2   7:20 AM    Rise  2:58 AM      29
    16      Low  11:15 AM     0.9   6:52 PM     Set  4:18 PM
    16     High   5:31 PM     3.2
    16      Low  11:44 PM     0.9
 
F   17     High   5:56 AM     3.3   7:21 AM    Rise  3:55 AM      20
    17      Low  12:08 PM     0.9   6:51 PM     Set  4:48 PM
    17     High   6:20 PM     3.3
 
Sa  18      Low  12:31 AM     0.8   7:21 AM    Rise  4:49 AM      13
    18     High   6:46 AM     3.4   6:50 PM     Set  5:17 PM
    18      Low  12:54 PM     0.9
    18     High   7:02 PM     3.3
 
Su  19      Low   1:12 AM     0.7   7:22 AM    Rise  5:41 AM      7
    19     High   7:29 AM     3.4   6:49 PM     Set  5:45 PM
    19      Low   1:36 PM     0.9
    19     High   7:40 PM     3.3
 
M   20      Low   1:50 AM     0.6   7:23 AM    Rise  6:34 AM      2
    20     High   8:08 AM     3.5   6:48 PM     Set  6:14 PM
    20      Low   2:14 PM     0.9
    20     High   8:15 PM     3.3
 
Tu  21      Low   2:26 AM     0.6   7:23 AM    Rise  7:26 AM      0
    21     High   8:45 AM     3.5   6:47 PM     Set  6:45 PM
    21      Low   2:51 PM     0.9
    21     High   8:50 PM     3.3
 
W   22      Low   3:01 AM     0.6   7:24 AM    Rise  8:20 AM      0
    22     High   9:21 AM     3.5   6:46 PM     Set  7:18 PM
    22      Low   3:26 PM     0.9
    22     High   9:24 PM     3.2
 
Th  23      Low   3:35 AM     0.6   7:24 AM    Rise  9:15 AM      1
    23     High   9:57 AM     3.4   6:45 PM     Set  7:56 PM
    23      Low   4:01 PM     1.0
    23     High   9:58 PM     3.2
 
F   24      Low   4:09 AM     0.7   7:25 AM    Rise 10:11 AM      4
    24     High  10:34 AM     3.3   6:45 PM     Set  8:38 PM
    24      Low   4:35 PM     1.1
    24     High  10:34 PM     3.1
 
Sa  25      Low   4:45 AM     0.8   7:25 AM    Rise 11:06 AM      9
    25     High  11:13 AM     3.2   6:44 PM     Set  9:26 PM
    25      Low   5:11 PM     1.3
    25     High  11:12 PM     2.9
 
Su  26      Low   5:22 AM     0.9   7:26 AM    Rise 12:00 PM      15
    26     High  11:56 AM     3.1   6:43 PM     Set 10:18 PM
    26      Low   5:52 PM     1.4
    26     High  11:54 PM     2.8
 
M   27      Low   6:05 AM     1.0   7:27 AM    Rise 12:49 PM      22
    27     High  12:43 PM     2.9   6:42 PM     Set 11:14 PM
    27      Low   6:39 PM     1.5
 
Tu  28     High  12:43 AM     2.7   7:27 AM    Rise  1:35 PM      31
    28      Low   6:56 AM     1.1   6:41 PM
    28     High   1:35 PM     2.9
    28      Low   7:38 PM     1.5
 
W   29     High   1:42 AM     2.7   7:28 AM     Set 12:12 AM      40
    29      Low   7:58 AM     1.1   6:41 PM    Rise  2:16 PM
    29     High   2:32 PM     2.8
    29      Low   8:44 PM     1.4
 
Th  30     High   2:47 AM     2.7   7:28 AM     Set  1:11 AM      50
    30      Low   9:06 AM     1.1   6:40 PM    Rise  2:53 PM
    30     High   3:30 PM     2.9
    30      Low   9:47 PM     1.3
 
F   31     High   3:54 AM     2.8   7:29 AM     Set  2:11 AM      60
    31      Low  10:11 AM     1.0   6:39 PM    Rise  3:28 PM
    31     High   4:26 PM     3.1
    31      Low  10:43 PM     0.9

Weather / Marine Zone Forecast

MARINE WEATHER -  10NM E Golden Beach FL
Marine Zone Forecast
 
TonightNE winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave detail: E 2 ft at 3 seconds and N 2 ft at 9 seconds. Intracoastal waters light chop. A chance of tstms. A chance of showers this evening, then showers likely after midnight.
WedE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds and N 2 ft at 9 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. Showers and tstms likely.
Wed NightE winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft, occasionally to 5 ft. Wave detail: NE 3 ft at 4 seconds and N 2 ft at 9 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. Showers with tstms likely.
ThuE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds and N 2 ft at 9 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. Showers with tstms likely.
Thu NightE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds and N 1 foot at 8 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. Showers with tstms likely in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of tstms after midnight.
Fri And Fri NightE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds and N 1 foot at 8 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. Showers with a chance of tstms.
Sat Through SunE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
Sun NightE winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Intracoastal waters light chop. A chance of showers and tstms.
 
winds and seas higher in and near tstms.

Attachments

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