January 8, 2025
The Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay has set Winter Port Condition One for navigation on the Delaware River, Delaware Bay, Chesapeake & Delaware Canal, all existing tributaries, and the New Jersey and Delaware Shores. Winter Port Condition One means that the short-term forecast is favorable for the formation of ice on these
waterways.
Mariners observing any ice conditions are asked to report them using the Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay Ice Reporting Form located on the unit’s homeport website. The web address is:
Mariners can also report conditions to the Sector Delaware Bay Command Center on VHF radio channel 16 or call
(215) 271-4807.
If you have any questions regarding the contents of this bulletin, please contact the Waterways Management staff
at (206) 815-6688, option 3.