SAN FRANCISCO – PORT UPDATE:
PINOLE SHOALS
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Attached are the Moran Shipping Pinole Shoal Tide /Draft chart of current and the next month for planning.
Pinole Shoal Channel is currently 34.0 FT at MLLW FW draft restricted for 31.0FT FW with 3 FT UKC requirement. Maximum draft for transiting Pinole Shoal Channel will be calculated on the height of the tide one hour on either side of high
water at Pinole Point. It will be based on brackish water draft (1.010) allowing for 2’ UKC for non-tank vessels, and 3’ UKC for all tank vessels on the latest controlling depth.
SAN FRANCISCO / OAKLAND CBP has noted the following for non-passenger vessels:
• Office hours 0830-1530. Officers may not be available to process any formalities including vessel Entrance/Clearance outside these times.
• Crew changes are permitted. Some off signers may require a Parole Request with U.S. Customs as well as a security escort to the airline departure gate.
• Repatriation of off-signers are allowed with CBP approval. Off signers flights must depart before the vessel departs the port.
STATE OF CALIFONRIA - COVID
As of 12:01AM ET on June 12, 2022, CDC will no longer require air passengers traveling from a foreign country to the United States to show a negative COVID-19 viral test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board their
flight. For more information, see
https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/fr-proof-negative-test.html.
As a result of a court order, effective immediately and as of April 18, 2022, CDC’s January 29, 2021 Order requiring masks on public transportation conveyances and at transportation hubs is no longer in effect. Therefore, CDC will not enforce
the Order. However, certain parts of California may still require masks.
Frequently Asked Questions:
https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/covid-19-basics/faq
CDC:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html
USCG: https://www.uscg.mil/Coronavirus/
CBP: https://www.dhs.gov/coronavirus
National Terrorism Advisory System:
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The National Terrorism Advisory System is (MARSEC Level I) for the Port of San Francisco, Oakland, Richmond, Rodeo, Crockett, Benicia, Martinez, Stockton, Sacramento.
UKC POLICY
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The minimum static under keel clearance (UKC) for any piloted vessel anywhere on the pilotage grounds shall be as follows:
i. Two feet for non-tank vessels.
ii. Three feet for tank vessels requiring a tug escort.
iii. Three feet for loaded anhydrous ammonia vessels.
San Francisco, CA, Latest Channel Depths as of 8/24/22:
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BAR CHANNEL 54.1 COE 6/22
ALCATRAZ DISPOSAL AREA 41.7 COE 8/22
OAK OUTER HARBOR 47.8 COE 5/22
OAK INNER TO HOWARDS 47.8 COE 5/22
INNER HARBOR TURNING BASIN 49.5 COE 3/22
OAK INNER BASIN TO ENCINAL 29.8 COE 1/21
NAVAL AIR ALAMEDA 20.8 COE 10/21
SAN BRUNO SHOAL CHANNEL 30.0 COE 12/21
REDWOOD CITY 29.0 COE 3/22
SOUTHHAMPTON SHOAL CHAN 42.7 COE 6/22
RICH INNER HARBOR TO RCH21 35.0 COE 6/22
SANTA FE CHANNEL 33.7 COE 6/22
NORTH BAY MAIN CHANNEL 38.2 COE 10/21
SOUTH OF "E" TO PSC 7/8 32.4 COE 1/10
PINOLE CHANNEL 34.5 COE 7/22
MARE ISLAND 29.1 COE 9/21
UPRR BRIDGE TO AVON 35.1 COE 6/22
AVON TO PORT CHICAGO 33.4 COE 6/22
PORT CHICAGO TO NYP 35.3 COE 5/22
NYP TO PBG3 - Baybulk ONLY 34.5 COE 7/22
NYP TO ANTIOCH PT 34.5 COE 7/22
NYP TO STOCKTON 32.1 COE 8/22
NYP TO SACRAMENTO 28.5 COE 7/22
SF BRIDGE CLEARANCES
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San Francisco has 7 area bridges as follows:
Golden Gate Bridge – (entering SF Bay)
MHW / MLLW
225.0 FT / 231.0 FT
San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge – (San Francisco/Oakland/Alameda/Redwood)
A B SPAN - MHW / MLLW
204.0 FT / 210.0 FT
B C SPAN - MHW / MLLW
220.0 FT / 226.0 FT
C D SPAN - MHW / MLLW
220.0 FT / 226.0 FT
D E SPAN - MHW / MLLW
204.0 FT / 210.0 FT
San Mateo Bridge – (San Francisco/Oakland/Alameda/Redwood)
MHW / MLLW
135.0 FT / 141.0 FT
Richmond/San Rafael Bridge – (Richmond/Rodeo) WEST/MAIN SPAN - MHW / MLLW
185.0 FT / 190.0 FT
Carquinez Bridge – (Selby/Crockett)
UPSTREAM
NORTH SPAN - MHW / MLLW
146.0 FT / 152.0 FT
SOUTH SPAN - MHW / MLLW
134.0 FT / 139.0 FT
DOWNSTREAM
NORTH SPAN - MHW / MLLW
146.0 FT / 152.0 FT
SOUTH SPAN - MHW / MLLW
134.0 FT / 140.0 FT
Martinez/Benicia (Union Pacific RR) Bridge – (Benicia/Martinez)
MHW / MLLW
135.0 FT / 140.0 FT
Antioch Bridge – (Pittsburgh/Antioch)
MHW / MLLW
139.0 FT / 142.0 FT
San Francisco, CA, Weather Forecast:
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WEATHER AND SEAS FORECAST FOR SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA:
Today
Sunny, with a high near 78. Light west southwest wind becoming west 13 to 18 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 57. West southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West southwest wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. West southwest wind 10 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West southwest wind 7 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Best Regards,
Adam Black
Moran Office of Maritime & Port Security
(MOMPS)
Tel: 281-796-2603