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MSIB 08-25 Use of Engine/Shaft Power Limiters in Pilotage Waters
MSIB 08-25 Use of Engine/Shaft Power Limiters in Pilotage Waters February 21, 2025 Return to Alerts Page The U.S. Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay has observed an increase in vessels entering the Captain of the Port (COTP) Zone with Engine Power Limiters (EPLs) or Shaft Power Limiters (ShaPoLis). Inspections have revealed inconsistencies in their implementation…
Read MoreMSIB 07-25 (Update 1) Return to Normal Port Condition
MSIB 07-25 (Update 1) Return to Normal Port Condition February 19, 2025 Return to Alerts Page The Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector Delaware Bay is notif~’ing mariners that the port has secured from modified Port Condition WHISKEY and has returned to Normal Port Condition on the Delaware Bay and River, Cape May Harbor and…
Read MoreThe Winter 2025 Issue of The Beacon has been Published Online
The Winter 2025 Issue of The Beacon has been Published Online February 18, 2025 Return to Alerts Page The Winter 2025 Issue of The Beacon is available online and for download as a PDF.
Read MoreMSIB 07-25 Notice of Port Condition Whiskey (Modified)
MSIB 07-25 Notice of Port Condition Whiskey (Modified) February 15, 2025 Return to Alerts Page The Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector Delaware Bay, has set a modified Port Condition WHISKEY due to the forecast of high winds in the Pennsylvania, New Jersey. and Delaware area beginning within the next 12 hours. A thorough explanation…
Read MoreMSIB 06-25 (Update 1) Ice Condition One Lifted
MSIB 06-25 (Update 1) Ice Condition One Lifted February 4, 2025 Return to Alerts Page Ice Condition One Lifted Due to warmer temperatures and the erosion of ice, the Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay has lifted Ice Condition One and removed all restrictions on the Upper Delaware River. If you have any questions…
Read MoreCBP Update: Tariffs on Imports
CBP Update: Tariffs on Imports February 3, 2025 Return to Alerts Page As many of you are aware, this weekend President Trump signed executive orders placing tariffs on imports that are products of Canada, the People’s Republic of China (China), and Mexico. Products from Canada and Mexico are subject to an additional 25 percent ad…
Read MoreMSIB 06-25 Ice Condition Update
MSIB 06-25 Ice Condition Update January 30, 2025 Return to Alerts Page Ice Condition Update Due to warmer temperatures and the erosion of ice, the Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay has amended the Ice Conditions for the following safety zones, identified in Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 165.550. • The Upper…
Read MoreMSIB 05-25 Ice Condition Two
MSIB 05-25 Ice Condition Two January 23, 2025 Return to Alerts Page Ice Condition Two The Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay has set Ice Condition Two for the following safety zones, identified in Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 165.550, Upper Delaware River. The following restrictions are in effect, only steel hull…
Read MoreCBP Updates De Minimis Frequently Asked Questions Regarding ACE Warning Messages
CBP Updates De Minimis Frequently Asked Questions Regarding ACE Warning Messages January 22, 2025 Return to Alerts Page CSMS # 63844258 – Updated De Minimis Frequently Asked Questions Regarding ACE Warning Messages Posted to CBP.gov U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has published updated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) warning…
Read MoreMSIB 04-25 Ice Condition One
MSIB 04-25 Ice Condition One January 19, 2025 Return to Alerts Page MSIB 04-25 Ice Condition One: The Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay has set Ice Condition One for the following safety zones, identified in Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 165.550, Upper Delaware River and New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway. The following…
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