Port Update
Tampa, FL
June 02, 2025
Notices
PORT OF TAMPA, FL
TAMPA HARBOR –
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Maximum Depths - (Brackish) (updated 04/28/25)
Harbor entrance – 39'01" MLW plus tide
Main Channel – 39’01
Vertical Clearance – Sunshine Skyway Bridge – 180’00
TERMINAL LIMITS/INFORMATION
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Maximum drafts allowed alongside berths:
Aids to navigation have been corrected, Big Bend, Redwing and Teco can dock in daylight or night. – Currently there is a restriction of daylight due to dredging
AMOCO/BP - 31'09" anytime, max 34'08" with tide
CITGO – Max 34-03" + Tide
CHEVRONTEXACO – 31-01 anytime, max 32'04 with tide
MARATHON OIL – 36’03 plus tide
PORT TAMPA GLOBAL PARTNERS – Max draft 31’06” – Max LOA 720’00 – Max BCM 340’ Max Displacement 55000 MT, Max beam 106 - hoses 3x8 gasoline, 1x8 diesel, 1x8 ethanol (UPDATED 4/28/25)
BUCKEYE NORTH – 34’00 Plus tide (Former Hess berth)
TAMPA PORT SERVICES AMMONIA - 36-00
KMI PLX Loading – 34-10+/- tide
KMI PLX WAITING – 34-05+/- tide
TPA 30 – 43’06 (UPDATED 01/27/25)
TPA 208 – 35’03
TPA 209 – 33’00
TPA 210 – 34’07
TPA 211 – 43’09
TPA 212 – 44’01
TPA 219N – 39’01
TPA 219S – 43’02
TPA 220 – 41’08
TPA 222 – 47’07
TPA 223 – 40’11
TPA 227 – 41’01 – BCM MAX 450 (UPDATED 01/27/25)
TPA 245 - N 33’03
S 33’05
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VESSEL TRAFFIC – IN – MILLVILLE, SUNRISE GLORY
DUE – ATTACHED AND SULPHUR ENTERPRISE
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FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL FILING REQUIREMENTS
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96 Hours - advance notice of arrival required by USCG
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.
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.
24 Hours - advance fax of crew list and approved visitors required by Port Security Officer.
72 Hours - post port call, the Port Authority requires bill of lading figures for all bulk cargo.
Port Security - All persons doing ship’s business within the Port of Tampa must have TWIC and a Port-issued ID badge. Anyone not having one or both, will need to be escorted. Vehicles must have permanent company markings to be allowed onto any terminal.
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NEWS ARTICLES: WEEKLY PORT UPDATE - May 30 2025
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A message from Port Tampa Bay to our customers, tenants and community
SeacatLine Expands Service to Port Tampa Bay with Addition of M/V Progreso
Port Tampa Bay is pleased to announce the expansion of SeacatLine’s Costa Rica–Tampa container service with an additional vessel, the M/V Progreso, enhancing its weekly schedule with a third vessel on a bi-weekly sailing and reinforcing its role as a vital trade link between Florida and Central America.
M/V Progreso together with M/V Pia Express will increase the capacity on the Tuesday/Wednesday weekly SeacatLine’s service with a 5-day transit time between Moin, Costa Rica, and Port Tampa Bay’s PLRS terminal, operating and supporting additional cargo volume in both directions.
In addition, SeacatLine has announced a scheduling update to the M/V Juice Express, which will now operate on a fortnightly schedule, calling every other Thursday/Friday in both Moin and Tampa, creating a second bi-weekly sailing option for shippers.
Read more on the Port Tampa Bay Newsroom: https://www.porttb.com/posts?id=AEC7DBF3-52F3-4919-9DDD-E92ED062A29F
Port Tampa Bay participates in several Hurricane Season Press Conferences
Ahead of this year’s hurricane season, which officially begins on June 1, 2025, Port Tampa Bay leaders took part in press conferences. On Wednesday, Port President & CEO Paul Anderson took part in an annual press conference held by U.S. Sen. Rick Scott about the importance of preparation and planning ahead of hurricane season. Additionally, the port’s Vice President of Operations, Matt Thompson, took part in the City of Tampa’s press conference. Matt spoke about the numerous things the port does to prepare yearlong for severe weather and the lessons learned from the past unprecedented season. Port leaders have also been meeting with fuel terminal operators and others to ensure there is open communication ahead of the 2025 hurricane season and to offer assistance and support through the port’s resources, including our heavy weather building.
Maritime Week Americas holds annual Conference in Tampa
Earlier this month, Tampa hosted the annual Maritime Week Americas Conference! Our port's Chief Legal Counsel, Charles Klug, welcomed participants and provided an overview of Port Tampa Bay’s role as one of Florida's energy gateways. Charles also participated on a panel about geopolitics and international trade.
The annual event brings together experts on the future of marine fuels.
The annual event brings together experts on the future of marine fuels.
Register Today: Join us for the 10th Annual Safety Summit
Port Tampa Bay and Tampa International Airport are proud to announce the 10th Annual Tampa Bay Safety Summit. This year’s Summit will include a vast range of local, state, and federal representatives. In addition to government professionals, the summit will feature a variety of industry experts to engage you with presentations and panel discussions relating to safety, security, and operational readiness in an open forum setting. The summit will take place at Cruise Terminal 6 on June 19, 2025.
This year’s Safety Summit will begin with welcome remarks from leaders from the port and airport and feature a variety of informative sessions focused on preparedness and resiliency. The event is free to attend, but registration is required. More details, including an agenda and registration, are available here: https://www.tampasafetysummit.com/
Save the date: 9th Annual Port Tampa Bayslam
Port Tampa Bay is excited to announce the Port Tampa Bayslam IX registration is now officially open! This year’s title sponsor is once again BRANDT.
What: 9th Annual Port Tampa Bayslam Fishing Tournament
When: Friday, November 7th, 2025
Time: 9 am-2 pm
Where: Tampa Convention Center Docks (details to follow)
Benefits: Tampa Bay Maritime Scholarship Foundation & Tampa Seafarer’s Center
All details and sponsorship information can be found at: https://porttb.com/bayslam
If you are interested in sponsoring a boat, please email kmahoney@tampaport.com or call 813.546.8262. This tournament only accepts 45 boats, so don’t delay!
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CURRENT ISSUES: 06/03 – 0700 – BERTH 223 CLOSED FOR MAINTENANCE – 03/0700 THROUGH 05/1700
06/04/25 – PROPELLER CLUB - Weds. June 4, 2025 – Where Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District 1155 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
Networking & Socials—Coffee Underway - June 2025 Coffee Underway Coffee Underway is a FREE networking event included in your membership! Coffee and breakfast bites will be available as well as good ol'-fashioned networking!
Please join us on Weds. June 4, 2025, 8:30 -10:30 a.m. at Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District 1155 East Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602. Come out and network! Hampton Inn Tampa Downtown Channel District
1155 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602
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FUTURE ISSUES: 06/17/25 – 1000 – TPA MONTHLY MEETING
06/19/25 – PORT OF TAMPA - Port Tampa Bay and Tampa International Airport are proud to announce the 10th Annual Tampa Bay Safety Summit. This year’s Summit will include a vast range of local, state, and federal representatives. In addition to government professionals, the summit will feature a variety of industry experts to engage you with presentations and panel discussions relating to safety, security, and operational readiness in an open forum setting. The summit will take place at Cruise Terminal 6 on June 19, 2025. This year’s Safety Summit will begin with welcome remarks from leaders from the port and airport and feature a variety of informative sessions focused on preparedness and resiliency. The event is free to attend, but registration is required. More details, including an agenda and registration, are available here: https://www.tampasafetysummit.com/
06/26/25 – PROPELLER CLUB – When - Thursday, June 26, 2025 – Where - Egypt Shriners Banquet 5017 E Washington St, Tampa, FL 33619
Award Dinners— Leadership Night Banquet 2025 - Egypt Shriners Banquet 5017 E Washington St, Tampa, FL 33619
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Security level: MARSEC 1
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Hurricane Alert: 4/SEASONAL – NO TROPICAL FORCE WINDS EXPECTED WITHIN 72 HOURS
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Tides / Currents
Tides for Hillsborough Bay, Tampa Bay
Day High Tide Height Sunrise Moon Time % Moon /Low Time Feet Sunset Visible
JUNE 2025
M 2 Low 2:45 AM 0.0 6:33 AM Set 1:30 AM 35
2 High 10:14 AM 2.0 8:22 PM Rise 1:02 PM
2 Low 2:08 PM 2.1
2 High 7:27 PM 2.3
Tu 3 Low 3:28 AM 0.3 6:33 AM Set 1:59 AM 45
3 High 10:26 AM 2.1 8:23 PM Rise 1:56 PM
3 Low 4:04 PM 1.8
3 High 9:06 PM 2.1
W 4 Low 4:07 AM 0.8 6:33 AM Set 2:27 AM 55
4 High 10:44 AM 2.3 8:23 PM Rise 2:49 PM
4 Low 5:25 PM 1.2
4 High 10:47 PM 1.8
Th 5 Low 4:42 AM 1.1 6:33 AM Set 2:53 AM 65
5 High 11:04 AM 2.4 8:24 PM Rise 3:40 PM
5 Low 6:24 PM 0.8
F 6 High 12:17 AM 1.7 6:33 AM Set 3:20 AM 73
6 Low 5:15 AM 1.4 8:24 PM Rise 4:33 PM
6 High 11:25 AM 2.7
6 Low 7:12 PM 0.3
Sa 7 High 1:37 AM 1.7 6:33 AM Set 3:49 AM 81
7 Low 5:43 AM 1.7 8:25 PM Rise 5:27 PM
7 High 11:47 AM 2.8
7 Low 7:55 PM 0.0
Su 8 High 2:48 AM 1.7 6:33 AM Set 4:21 AM 88
8 Low 6:06 AM 2.0 8:25 PM Rise 6:22 PM
8 High 12:10 PM 2.9
8 Low 8:35 PM -0.3
M 9 High 3:54 AM 1.7 6:33 AM Set 4:57 AM 93
9 Low 6:22 AM 2.0 8:25 PM Rise 7:19 PM
9 High 12:37 PM 3.0
9 Low 9:13 PM -0.5
Tu 10 High 1:08 PM 3.2 6:33 AM Set 5:39 AM 97
10 Low 9:51 PM -0.5 8:26 PM Rise 8:17 PM
W 11 High 1:44 PM 3.3 6:33 AM Set 6:27 AM 99
11 Low 10:30 PM -0.6 8:26 PM Rise 9:13 PM
Th 12 High 2:23 PM 3.4 6:33 AM Set 7:21 AM 99
12 Low 11:10 PM -0.6 8:27 PM Rise 10:05 PM
F 13 High 3:05 PM 3.4 6:33 AM Set 8:19 AM 98
13 Low 11:51 PM -0.6 8:27 PM Rise 10:51 PM
Sa 14 High 3:52 PM 3.3 6:33 AM Set 9:20 AM 94
14 8:27 PM Rise 11:33 PM
Su 15 Low 12:32 AM -0.5 6:33 AM Set 10:22 AM 88
15 High 4:43 PM 3.2 8:28 PM
M 16 Low 1:14 AM -0.3 6:33 AM Rise 12:09 AM 81
16 High 8:13 AM 1.8 8:28 PM Set 11:23 AM
16 Low 11:38 AM 2.0
16 High 5:41 PM 2.9
Tu 17 Low 1:56 AM -0.2 6:33 AM Rise 12:43 AM 72
17 High 8:35 AM 2.0 8:28 PM Set 12:24 PM
17 Low 1:19 PM 1.8
17 High 6:51 PM 2.6
W 18 Low 2:37 AM 0.3 6:34 AM Rise 1:15 AM 62
18 High 9:00 AM 2.2 8:28 PM Set 1:25 PM
18 Low 2:57 PM 1.5
18 High 8:17 PM 2.2
Th 19 Low 3:16 AM 0.8 6:34 AM Rise 1:46 AM 51
19 High 9:28 AM 2.4 8:29 PM Set 2:27 PM
19 Low 4:25 PM 1.1
19 High 10:00 PM 2.0
F 20 Low 3:53 AM 1.2 6:34 AM Rise 2:19 AM 39
20 High 10:00 AM 2.7 8:29 PM Set 3:32 PM
20 Low 5:41 PM 0.5
20 High 11:52 PM 1.7
Sa 21 Low 4:26 AM 1.7 6:34 AM Rise 2:56 AM 28
21 High 10:35 AM 3.0 8:29 PM Set 4:40 PM
21 Low 6:48 PM -0.2
Su 22 High 1:43 AM 1.7 6:35 AM Rise 3:38 AM 18
22 Low 4:53 AM 2.0 8:29 PM Set 5:51 PM
22 High 11:15 AM 3.3
22 Low 7:49 PM -0.6
M 23 High 11:59 AM 3.4 6:35 AM Rise 4:26 AM 10
23 Low 8:46 PM -0.8 8:29 PM Set 7:03 PM
Tu 24 High 12:47 PM 3.7 6:35 AM Rise 5:23 AM 4
24 Low 9:40 PM -0.9 8:30 PM Set 8:12 PM
W 25 High 1:37 PM 3.7 6:35 AM Rise 6:28 AM 0
25 Low 10:29 PM -0.9 8:30 PM Set 9:14 PM
Th 26 High 2:27 PM 3.7 6:36 AM Rise 7:36 AM 0
26 Low 11:15 PM -0.8 8:30 PM Set 10:06 PM
F 27 High 3:18 PM 3.5 6:36 AM Rise 8:44 AM 2
27 Low 11:57 PM -0.6 8:30 PM Set 10:50 PM
Sa 28 High 4:08 PM 3.3 6:36 AM Rise 9:49 AM 6
28 8:30 PM Set 11:27 PM
Su 29 Low 12:34 AM -0.3 6:37 AM Rise 10:50 AM 13
29 High 7:34 AM 1.7 8:30 PM Set 11:59 PM
29 Low 10:50 AM 2.0
29 High 5:01 PM 2.9
M 30 Low 1:09 AM 0.0 6:37 AM Rise 11:47 AM 21
30 High 7:49 AM 2.0 8:30 PM
30 Low 12:19 PM 2.0
30 High 5:58 PM 2.6
JULY 2025
Tu 1 Low 1:41 AM 0.5 6:37 AM Set 12:28 AM 30
1 High 8:10 AM 2.1 8:30 PM Rise 12:41 PM
1 Low 1:48 PM 1.7
1 High 7:06 PM 2.2
W 2 Low 2:13 AM 0.8 6:38 AM Set 12:55 AM 39
2 High 8:34 AM 2.3 8:30 PM Rise 1:33 PM
2 Low 3:15 PM 1.4
2 High 8:33 PM 1.8
Th 3 Low 2:44 AM 1.2 6:38 AM Set 1:22 AM 49
3 High 9:02 AM 2.4 8:30 PM Rise 2:26 PM
3 Low 4:34 PM 1.1
3 High 10:21 PM 1.7
F 4 Low 3:14 AM 1.5 6:39 AM Set 1:50 AM 58
4 High 9:33 AM 2.7 8:30 PM Rise 3:19 PM
4 Low 5:42 PM 0.6
Sa 5 High 12:20 AM 1.7 6:39 AM Set 2:20 AM 68
5 Low 3:43 AM 1.8 8:30 PM Rise 4:14 PM
5 High 10:08 AM 2.8
5 Low 6:41 PM 0.3
Su 6 High 10:46 AM 2.9 6:39 AM Set 2:55 AM 76
6 Low 7:33 PM 0.0 8:30 PM Rise 5:10 PM
M 7 High 11:28 AM 3.0 6:40 AM Set 3:34 AM 84
7 Low 8:21 PM -0.2 8:30 PM Rise 6:08 PM
Tu 8 High 12:12 PM 3.2 6:40 AM Set 4:20 AM 90
8 Low 9:04 PM -0.3 8:30 PM Rise 7:05 PM
W 9 High 12:56 PM 3.3 6:41 AM Set 5:12 AM 95
9 Low 9:44 PM -0.5 8:29 PM Rise 7:58 PM
Th 10 High 1:40 PM 3.4 6:41 AM Set 6:10 AM 98
10 Low 10:21 PM -0.5 8:29 PM Rise 8:48 PM
F 11 High 2:24 PM 3.4 6:42 AM Set 7:12 AM 99
11 Low 10:55 PM -0.5 8:29 PM Rise 9:32 PM
Sa 12 High 5:59 AM 1.7 6:42 AM Set 8:15 AM 99
12 Low 8:35 AM 2.0 8:29 PM Rise 10:11 PM
12 High 3:09 PM 3.4
12 Low 11:29 PM -0.5
Su 13 High 6:06 AM 1.8 6:43 AM Set 9:18 AM 96
13 Low 9:41 AM 2.0 8:28 PM Rise 10:46 PM
13 High 3:57 PM 3.3
M 14 Low 12:02 AM -0.2 6:43 AM Set 10:19 AM 91
14 High 6:20 AM 2.0 8:28 PM Rise 11:18 PM
14 Low 10:49 AM 1.8
14 High 4:49 PM 3.2
Weather / Marine Zone Forecast
MARINE WEATHER- 2NM N Tampa Bay FL
Marine Zone Forecast
Rest Of TodaySoutheast winds around 5 knots, becoming southwest this afternoon. Bay and inland waters smooth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms late this morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon.
TonightSouthwest winds around 5 knots, becoming southeast after midnight. Bay and inland waters light chop. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the evening.
TuesdaySoutheast winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop. Widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms.
Tuesday NightEast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Scattered thunderstorms. Widespread showers, mainly in the evening.
WednesdaySoutheast winds 10 to 15 knots. Bay and inland waters a moderate chop. Scattered thunderstorms. Widespread showers.
Wednesday NightSoutheast winds around 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop. Scattered thunderstorms. Widespread showers, mainly in the evening.
ThursdaySouth winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop. Scattered thunderstorms. Scattered showers in the morning, then numerous showers in the afternoon.
Thursday NightSouth winds 5 to 10 knots. Bay and inland waters light chop. Scattered thunderstorms. Numerous showers, mainly in the evening.
FridaySoutheast winds 5 to 10 knots, becoming south in the afternoon. Bay and inland waters light chop. Scattered showers with isolated thunderstorms.
winds and waves higher in and near thunderstorms.
