Port Update

Port Everglades, FL

September 17, 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 GENESIS SPIRIT, OSG ENDURANCE, OVERSEAS KEY WEST

 

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 – PORT NEWSLETTER IS ATTACHED

 

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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 Storm Gabrielle Advisory Number   2

NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL       AL072025

Issued by the NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD

1100 AM AST Wed Sep 17 2025


...GABRIELLE FORMS OVER THE CENTRAL TROPICAL ATLANTIC...

...FORECAST TO REMAIN OVER OPEN WATERS FOR SEVERAL DAYS...


SUMMARY OF 1100 AM AST...1500 UTC...INFORMATION

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LOCATION...17.5N 46.6W

ABOUT 1085 MI...1745 KM E OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS

MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...45 MPH...75 KM/H

PRESENT MOVEMENT...NNW OR 330 DEGREES AT 22 MPH...35 KM/H

MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...1006 MB...29.71 INCHES

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1. Eastern Tropical Atlantic:  A tropical wave located just east and southeast of the Cabo Verde Islands is producing an area of disorganized showers and thunderstorms.  Environmental conditions are only marginally conducive, and any development of this system should be slow to occur while it moves westward at 15 to 20 mph across the eastern and central portion of the tropical Atlantic.  Regardless of development, this system will likely bring areas of heavy rain across the Cabo Verde Islands later today and Thursday.

* Formation chance through 48 hours...low...10 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
 
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 -    7NM ESE Port Everglades FL
Marine Zone Forecast
 
TodayE winds around 10 kt, becoming NE late. Seas around 3 ft. Wave detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds and N 2 ft at 9 seconds. Intracoastal waters light chop. Tstms likely. Showers.
TonightNE winds 10 to 15 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, tstms.
ThuNE winds 10 to 15 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: E 3 ft at 4 seconds and N 1 foot at 9 seconds. Intracoastal waters a moderate chop. Showers, tstms.
Thu NightE winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds and N 1 foot at 8 seconds. Intracoastal waters light chop. Showers with tstms likely in the evening, then showers likely with a chance of tstms after midnight.
Fri And Fri NightNE winds around 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: E 2 ft at 4 seconds and N 1 foot at 8 seconds. Intracoastal waters light chop. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
SatNE winds around 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft. Wave detail: NE 2 ft at 5 seconds. Intracoastal waters light chop. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
Sat Through SunSE winds 5 to 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

  • Reminder_ Port Everglades On Deck eNewsletter September 2025.eml(181 KB )
  • Petroleum Berth Schedule (2).xls(166 KB )

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