Port Update
Wilmington, NC
September 26, 2025
Notices
WILMINGTON, NC
PORT LIMITS/INFORMATION (CONFIRMED 07/24/25)
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Maximum Depths - (Fresh)
Harbor Entrance - CHANNEL IS 42 FEET FRESH WATER BUT TO BE SAFE WE SAY 41 FEET FRESH WATER DUE TWO SPOTS IN CHANNEL AT 41 FEET
Main Channel - 41.0 ft POWER LINES ARE NOW 212 FEET, LOCATED ABT 22 NMILES UP RIVER ON WAY TO WILMINGTON HARBOR
Max Air Draft – 212’00 - 22 MILES UP CAPE FEAR RIVER TO WILMINGTON NC HARBOR
BERTH LIMITS/INFORMATION:
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Current maximum drafts allowed at berths:
ADM Terminal 34 ft Max Draft, 675 Max LOA Gold Bond Terminal Max Draft 34 ft Max LOA 600 ft
KINDER MORGAN RIVERROAD MAX DRAFT 38 FEET
ERGON ASPHALT/ AXION/CHEMSERVE WILMINGTON/ Koch / Amoco / Mobil Oil Terminal Max Draft 37 ft Max LOA 700 ft
Apex Terminal Max Draft 37’00 Ft Max ANYTIME LOA 800’ (ANY VESSEL 675 OR MORE MUST CHECK WITH TERMINAL FIRST)
KINDER MORGAN WOODBINE/ MAX DWT 43500 - MAX LOA 750 FEET – MAX DRAFT 38 FEET IN MAX DRAFT (VESSEL WITH DRAFT OF MORE THAN 34 FEET SHOULD ARRIVE OFF BERTH ONE(1) HR. BEFORE HIGH WATER) - STARBOARD SIDE TO
Chemserve - 37 ft Max - LOA 700’ - DISCHARGE RATE FOR UAN SOLUTION –500 LIQUID S/T PER HR 1 EIGHT INCH HOSE
Colonial Terminal Max Draft 35’00 ft Max LOA 700 ft
COLONIAL (CTI WILMINGTON SOUTH DOCK) – MAX LOA 725’ / MAX BEAM 120’ / MAX DRAFT – 26’00-27’00 CALL EACH TIME
South Wilmington Terminal (Exxon) – Max draft 38’00; Max LOA 800’
Carolina Marine Terminal – Max draft 38’00 ; Max LOA 675’, Airdraft 48’, Max beam 106’ (updated 04/25/25)
PORT DOCK 1 - MAX DRAFT ON ARRIVAL 41 FEET FRESH WATER ON HIGH TIDE MAX DRAFT ON DEPARTURE 40 FEET FRESH WATER ON HIGH TIDE WILMINGTON NORTH CAROLINA MAX PANAMA SIZE VESSEL – 1150’ x 150’
KMI 6TH STREET CLOSED - NO TRANSIT PASSED CAPE FEAR M. BRIDGE - FOR RIVER TRAFFIC LIKE SHIPS ONLY SMALL CRAFTS
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PILOT MESSAGE FOR ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE: "Please have any engine or shaft power limiting devices (EPL’s) overridden or bypassed prior to arrival/departure. Any vessel that is incapable of attaining posted engine RPM’s because of any engine deficiency or engine power limiting devices that cannot be overridden may be restricted to daylight transit, fair tide, escort assistance or additional pilotage.”
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VESSELS IN: 1 UNKNOWN TANKER
VESSELS DUE: NONE
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FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL FILING REQUIREMENTS:
96 Hours - advance notice of arrival required by USCG
48 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. Bond must be filed for Foreign flag vessels or U.S. flag arriving with foreign cargo aboard. 24 Hours - advance notice to Pilots
24 Hours - advance fax of crew list and approved visitors required by Terminal.
72 Hours - post port call, the Port Authority requires bill of lading figures for all bulk cargo.
Port Security - All persons doing business within Port Authority property must have security pass from NCSPA. All persons wanting unescorted access to any vessel must have a valid TWIC.
NEW STATE/CBP REQUIREMENT FOR CREW GUARDS AT GANGWAY – ***Effective immediately all arriving vessels into the Port of Wilmington, North Carolina will double the Vessels Gangway watch for the vessels entire stay, 24/7. At no time will the Gangway be left unattended. At all times there will be a minimum of two Crewmembers at the Security Podium, with an operational radio, and visual of the Gangway. The piers to be included are any pier within the Cape Fear Region, just not the Port of Wilmington. Inform the Ship’s Captain that a roving crewmember (s) may be required in addition to doubling the watch, and/or raising the Gangway unless its ships work only.
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Current Articles: NONE
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CURRENT EVENTS: NONE
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FUTURE EVENTS: NONE
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SECURITY LEVEL: MARSEC 1
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HURRICANE ALERT LEVEL: 4/SEASONAL - Post-Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle Intermediate Advisory Number 38A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL072025
1200 PM GMT Fri Sep 26 2025
...CENTER OF GABRIELLE MOVING AWAY FROM THE AZORES...
SUMMARY OF 1200 PM GMT...1200 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...39.8N 24.2W
ABOUT 255 MI...410 KM ENE OF FAIAL ISLAND IN THE CENTRAL AZORES
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...65 MPH...100 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...ENE OR 65 DEGREES AT 29 MPH...46 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...992 MB...29.30 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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CHANGES WITH THIS ADVISORY:
The Azores Meteorological Service has discontinued the Hurricane warning for all of the islands of the Azores.
SUMMARY OF WATCHES AND WARNINGS IN EFFECT:
None.
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Hurricane Humberto Advisory Number 7
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL082025
500 AM AST Fri Sep 26 2025
...HUMBERTO BECOMES A HURRICANE...
SUMMARY OF 500 AM AST...0900 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...22.2N 57.3W
ABOUT 465 MI...750 KM NE OF THE NORTHERN LEEWARD ISLANDS
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...75 MPH...120 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...NW OR 320 DEGREES AT 3 MPH...6 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...990 MB...29.24 INCHES
WATCHES AND WARNINGS
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There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect.
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1. Southwestern Atlantic (AL94):Showers and thunderstorms continue to show signs of organization in association with a tropical wave located near Hispaniola, the Turks and Caicos Islands, and eastern Cuba. An area of low pressure is expected to form along the wave by tonight when it moves near the southeast Bahamas. This low is expected to become a tropical
depression when it is in the vicinity of the central and northwest
Bahamas over the weekend, and then track northwestward or northward
over the southwestern Atlantic.
Regardless of development, heavy rains and gusty winds are ongoing
in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and the Turks and Caicos Islands,
and are likely to spread across the Bahamas and eastern Cuba during
the next day or two. Interests in all of these areas should monitor
the progress of the system. While there remains considerable
uncertainty in the long-range track and intensity of the system,
there is a significant risk of wind, rainfall, and storm surge
impacts for a portion of the southeast U.S. coast early next week.
Interests in this area should also monitor the progress of the
system.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...high...80 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...high...90 percent.
depression when it is in the vicinity of the central and northwest
Bahamas over the weekend, and then track northwestward or northward
over the southwestern Atlantic.
Regardless of development, heavy rains and gusty winds are ongoing
in the Dominican Republic, Haiti, and the Turks and Caicos Islands,
and are likely to spread across the Bahamas and eastern Cuba during
the next day or two. Interests in all of these areas should monitor
the progress of the system. While there remains considerable
uncertainty in the long-range track and intensity of the system,
there is a significant risk of wind, rainfall, and storm surge
impacts for a portion of the southeast U.S. coast early next week.
Interests in this area should also monitor the progress of the
system.
* Formation chance through 48 hours...high...80 percent.
* Formation chance through 7 days...high...90 percent.
Tides / Currents
TIDES: WILMINGTON, NC
Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon
/Low Time Feet Sunset Visible
SEPTEMBER 2025
F 26 High 12:51 AM 4.1 7:03 AM Rise 11:35 AM 13
26 Low 7:11 AM 0.6 7:03 PM Set 9:27 PM
26 High 1:20 PM 4.5
26 Low 8:01 PM 0.8
Sa 27 High 1:28 AM 3.9 7:04 AM Rise 12:34 PM 20
27 Low 7:39 AM 0.6 7:01 PM Set 10:08 PM
27 High 1:58 PM 4.4
27 Low 8:43 PM 1.0
Su 28 High 2:10 AM 3.8 7:05 AM Rise 1:31 PM 28
28 Low 8:13 AM 0.7 7:00 PM Set 10:56 PM
28 High 2:42 PM 4.3
28 Low 9:31 PM 1.1
M 29 High 2:58 AM 3.7 7:05 AM Rise 2:24 PM 37
29 Low 8:59 AM 0.7 6:59 PM Set 11:51 PM
29 High 3:36 PM 4.2
29 Low 10:28 PM 1.1
Tu 30 High 3:53 AM 3.7 7:06 AM Rise 3:11 PM 47
30 Low 9:59 AM 0.7 6:57 PM
30 High 4:35 PM 4.3
30 Low 11:28 PM 1.0
OCTOBER 2025
W 1 High 4:52 AM 3.8 7:07 AM Set 12:51 AM 57
1 Low 11:12 AM 0.7 6:56 PM Rise 3:52 PM
1 High 5:34 PM 4.4
Th 2 Low 12:25 AM 0.9 7:07 AM Set 1:56 AM 66
2 High 5:51 AM 3.9 6:54 PM Rise 4:29 PM
2 Low 12:22 PM 0.6
2 High 6:30 PM 4.5
F 3 Low 1:19 AM 0.7 7:08 AM Set 3:02 AM 76
3 High 6:48 AM 4.1 6:53 PM Rise 5:01 PM
3 Low 1:26 PM 0.4
3 High 7:23 PM 4.7
Sa 4 Low 2:09 AM 0.5 7:09 AM Set 4:09 AM 84
4 High 7:42 AM 4.5 6:52 PM Rise 5:31 PM
4 Low 2:25 PM 0.3
4 High 8:13 PM 4.8
Su 5 Low 2:57 AM 0.3 7:10 AM Set 5:17 AM 91
5 High 8:32 AM 4.8 6:50 PM Rise 6:00 PM
5 Low 3:21 PM 0.2
5 High 8:59 PM 4.9
M 6 Low 3:45 AM 0.1 7:10 AM Set 6:27 AM 97
6 High 9:20 AM 5.1 6:49 PM Rise 6:30 PM
6 Low 4:16 PM 0.1
6 High 9:44 PM 5.0
Tu 7 Low 4:31 AM 0.0 7:11 AM Set 7:38 AM 99
7 High 10:06 AM 5.3 6:48 PM Rise 7:01 PM
7 Low 5:09 PM 0.1
7 High 10:29 PM 4.9
W 8 Low 5:18 AM -0.1 7:12 AM Set 8:52 AM 99
8 High 10:53 AM 5.4 6:46 PM Rise 7:38 PM
8 Low 6:02 PM 0.1
8 High 11:16 PM 4.8
Th 9 Low 6:05 AM -0.1 7:13 AM Set 10:08 AM 96
9 High 11:44 AM 5.4 6:45 PM Rise 8:20 PM
9 Low 6:54 PM 0.2
F 10 High 12:08 AM 4.6 7:14 AM Set 11:24 AM 90
10 Low 6:54 AM 0.0 6:44 PM Rise 9:10 PM
10 High 12:40 PM 5.2
10 Low 7:48 PM 0.4
Sa 11 High 1:06 AM 4.4 7:14 AM Set 12:36 PM 82
11 Low 7:45 AM 0.1 6:42 PM Rise 10:09 PM
11 High 1:45 PM 5.1
11 Low 8:45 PM 0.5
Su 12 High 2:11 AM 4.2 7:15 AM Set 1:39 PM 72
12 Low 8:41 AM 0.3 6:41 PM Rise 11:15 PM
12 High 2:52 PM 4.9
12 Low 9:45 PM 0.6
M 13 High 3:16 AM 4.1 7:16 AM Set 2:32 PM 61
13 Low 9:43 AM 0.4 6:40 PM
13 High 3:57 PM 4.7
13 Low 10:46 PM 0.6
Tu 14 High 4:19 AM 4.1 7:17 AM Rise 12:23 AM 50
14 Low 10:49 AM 0.4 6:39 PM Set 3:14 PM
14 High 4:58 PM 4.7
14 Low 11:45 PM 0.5
W 15 High 5:20 AM 4.2 7:18 AM Rise 1:31 AM 39
15 Low 11:52 AM 0.4 6:37 PM Set 3:49 PM
15 High 5:55 PM 4.6
Th 16 Low 12:41 AM 0.4 7:18 AM Rise 2:36 AM 29
16 High 6:19 AM 4.3 6:36 PM Set 4:19 PM
16 Low 12:51 PM 0.4
16 High 6:49 PM 4.6
F 17 Low 1:32 AM 0.2 7:19 AM Rise 3:38 AM 20
17 High 7:14 AM 4.5 6:35 PM Set 4:45 PM
17 Low 1:47 PM 0.3
17 High 7:39 PM 4.6
Sa 18 Low 2:20 AM 0.1 7:20 AM Rise 4:37 AM 13
18 High 8:06 AM 4.6 6:34 PM Set 5:09 PM
18 Low 2:38 PM 0.2
18 High 8:26 PM 4.6
Su 19 Low 3:05 AM 0.1 7:21 AM Rise 5:34 AM 7
19 High 8:54 AM 4.8 6:32 PM Set 5:32 PM
19 Low 3:27 PM 0.2
19 High 9:09 PM 4.6
M 20 Low 3:47 AM 0.1 7:22 AM Rise 6:31 AM 2
20 High 9:37 AM 4.9 6:31 PM Set 5:57 PM
20 Low 4:13 PM 0.3
20 High 9:50 PM 4.5
Tu 21 Low 4:27 AM 0.2 7:22 AM Rise 7:29 AM 0
21 High 10:18 AM 4.9 6:30 PM Set 6:23 PM
21 Low 4:57 PM 0.3
21 High 10:29 PM 4.4
W 22 Low 5:04 AM 0.3 7:23 AM Rise 8:27 AM 0
22 High 10:57 AM 4.9 6:29 PM Set 6:52 PM
22 Low 5:38 PM 0.4
22 High 11:06 PM 4.3
Th 23 Low 5:37 AM 0.4 7:24 AM Rise 9:26 AM 1
23 High 11:33 AM 4.8 6:28 PM Set 7:26 PM
23 Low 6:18 PM 0.5
23 High 11:42 PM 4.1
F 24 Low 6:08 AM 0.5 7:25 AM Rise 10:25 AM 4
24 High 12:05 PM 4.6 6:27 PM Set 8:05 PM
24 Low 6:56 PM 0.7
Sa 25 High 12:14 AM 4.0 7:26 AM Rise 11:23 AM 9
25 Low 6:36 AM 0.5 6:26 PM Set 8:51 PM
25 High 12:33 PM 4.5
25 Low 7:33 PM 0.8
Su 26 High 12:42 AM 3.8 7:27 AM Rise 12:17 PM 15
26 Low 7:05 AM 0.6 6:25 PM Set 9:43 PM
26 High 12:56 PM 4.4
26 Low 8:12 PM 0.9
M 27 High 1:13 AM 3.7 7:28 AM Rise 1:05 PM 22
27 Low 7:41 AM 0.6 6:24 PM Set 10:41 PM
27 High 1:34 PM 4.3
27 Low 8:56 PM 0.9
Tu 28 High 1:58 AM 3.7 7:29 AM Rise 1:48 PM 31
28 Low 8:27 AM 0.6 6:22 PM Set 11:42 PM
28 High 2:29 PM 4.3
28 Low 9:48 PM 0.9
W 29 High 2:57 AM 3.7 7:29 AM Rise 2:25 PM 40
29 Low 9:25 AM 0.6 6:21 PM
29 High 3:35 PM 4.3
29 Low 10:45 PM 0.8
Th 30 High 4:03 AM 3.8 7:30 AM Set 12:45 AM 50
30 Low 10:37 AM 0.6 6:20 PM Rise 2:58 PM
30 High 4:41 PM 4.4
30 Low 11:43 PM 0.7
F 31 High 5:09 AM 4.0 7:31 AM Set 1:50 AM 60
31 Low 11:53 AM 0.6 6:19 PM Rise 3:27 PM
31 High 5:43 PM 4.5
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
MARINE WEATHER: Hazardous Weather Conditions
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Last Update: 654 AM EDT Fri Sep 26 2025
View Nearby Observations
Dredge Wreck MR
Marine Zone Forecast
TodaySW winds 10 to 15 kt, diminishing to 5 to 10 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and E 2 ft at 10 seconds. A slight chance of showers and tstms early this afternoon. A chance of showers and tstms late.
TonightS winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: SW 2 ft at 4 seconds and SE 2 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of showers and tstms.
SatS winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 2 to 3 ft. Wave detail: SE 2 ft at 7 seconds. Showers with a chance of tstms.
Sat NightS winds 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. Wave detail: SE 3 ft at 7 seconds. A chance of tstms. Showers.
SunSE winds 5 to 10 kt, becoming E in the afternoon. Seas 3 ft. Wave detail: SE 3 ft at 8 seconds and SW 1 ft at 4 seconds. A chance of tstms. Showers.
Sun NightE winds 10 to 15 kt, increasing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave detail: SE 5 ft at 8 seconds. Showers with a chance of tstms.
MonNE winds 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 10 ft in the afternoon. Showers in the morning, then showers likely with a chance of tstms in the afternoon.
Mon NightE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Showers likely with a chance of tstms.
TueSE winds 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Showers likely.
Tue NightNE winds 25 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. A chance of showers.
winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
