USCG Navigation, Security & Safety Notices
MSIB 15-26 USCG MSIB: 15-26 Notice of Port Condition Whiskey (Modified)
MSIB 15-26 USCG MSIB: 15-26 Notice of Port Condition Whiskey (Modified) March 15, 2026 Return to Alerts Page Notice of Port Condition Whiskey (Modified) 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…
Read MoreMSIB 14-26 Return to Seasonal Ice Alert
MSIB 14-26 Return to Seasonal Ice Alert March 4, 2026 Return to Alerts Page Return to Seasonal Ice Alert The Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector Delaware Bay is notifying mariners that the port has secured from Winter Winter Port Condition Two and has returned to Seasonal Ice Alert on the Delaware Bay and River,…
Read MoreMSIB 13-26 Ice Conditions Lifted
MSIB 13-26 Ice Conditions Lifted March 4, 2026 Return to Alerts Page Ice Conditions Lifted Due to warmer temperatures and the erosion of ice, the Captain of the Port, Sector Delaware Bay has lifted all Ice Condition restrictions for the Delaware River, Upper Delaware River, Delaware Bay, and New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway, in accordance with…
Read MoreMSIB 12-26 Ice Condition Update
MSIB 12-26 Ice Condition Update February 25, 2026 Return to Alerts Page Ice Condition Update Due to warmer temperatures, The Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector Delaware Bay has amended the Ice Condition for the Upper Delaware River and New Jersey Intracoastal Waterway. Please see the current restrictions that are in effect for the following…
Read MoreMSIB 11-26 (Update 1) Return to Normal Port Condition
MSIB 11-26 (Update 1) Return to Normal Port Condition February 23, 2026 Return to Alerts Page The Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector Delaware Bay is notifying 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 MoreUSCG MSIB: 11-26 Notice of Port Condition Whiskey (Modified)
USCG MSIB: 11-26 Notice of Port Condition Whiskey (Modified) February 21, 2026 Return to Alerts Page The Captain of the Port (COTP), 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 MoreCherry Island Range Restrictions
Cherry Island Range Restrictions February 20, 2026 Return to Alerts Page Sector Delaware Bay – Philadelphia, PA Cherry Island Range Closure- Mariners are advised that a portion of Cherry Island range in the Delaware River between Delaware River Buoy 31 (LLNR 3025) and Delaware River Buoy 33 (LLNR 3035) will be closed to vessel traffic…
Read MoreMSIB 10-26 Ice Condition Update
MSIB 10-26 Ice Condition Update February 16, 2026 Return to Alerts Page Ice Condition Update Due to warmer temperatures, The Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector Delaware Bay has amended the Ice Condition for the Upper Delaware River, Delaware River, and Delaware Bay. Please see the current restrictions that are in effect for the following…
Read MoreMSIB: 09-26 (Update 1) Return to Normal Port Condition (For High Winds)
MSIB: 09-26 (Update 1) Return to Normal Port Condition (For High Winds) February 9, 2026 Return to Alerts Page The Captain of the Port (COTP), Sector Delaware Bay is notifying 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…
Read More09-26 Notice of Port Condition Whiskey (Modified)
09-26 Notice of Port Condition Whiskey (Modified) February 6, 2026 Return to Alerts Page Notice of Port Condition Whiskey (Modified) 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…
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