USCG Navigation, Security & Safety Notices

MSIB 19-18 Greenwich Terminal Crane Delivery Return to Alert Page Additional Info Attachments : MSIB_19-18_Greenwich_Terminal_Crane_Delivery.pdf

MSIB 17-18 Object in Marcus Hook Range Return to Alert Page The Captain of the Port, Delaware Bay, is notifying mariners of an object, approximately 10.5 feet wide and 7 feet high, that has been reported in the Delaware River, in Marcus Hook Anchorage, at 39˚47.905’N, 075˚ 25.067’W. Mariners are advised to use extreme caution…

MSIB 16-18 Diving Operation in Marcus Hook Anchorage Return to Alert Page Additional Info Attachments : MH_Safety_Zone_Diving_Ops_3_20_18.pdf Attachment : MSIB_16_18_Diving_Operation_Marcus_Hook_Anchorage.pdf

MSIB 14-18 Return to Normal Port Condition Return to Alert Page The Captain of the Port (COTP), Delaware Bay, is notifying mariners that the port has returned to NORMAL PORT CONDITION in the Delaware Bay and River, Cape May Harbor and Canal, and the New Jersey ICW. There are no navigational restrictions. Questions regarding the…

MSIB 13-18 Port Condition WHISKEY (Modified) Return to Alert Page The Captain of the Port (COTP), Delaware Bay, has set a modified Port Condition WHISKEY due to the potential for severe weather in the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware area in the next 24 hours.  A thorough explanation of port conditions can be found under…

MSIB 12-18 Significant Storm in the Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware Region Return to Alert Page The COTP has determined the Ports of Philadelphia, Camden, Wilmington and surrounding areas will likely experience heavy rains, gale force winds, increased seas, surf, coastal flooding, and tidal surge over the next 24 – 72 hours. Members of the…

MSIB 11-18 Issuance of Initial Certificate of Inspection Subchapter M Inspected Towing Vessels that Utilize the Towing Safety Management System Return to Alert Page Additional Info Attachments : MSIB_11_18_TSMS_Cert.pdf

Delaware and Schuylkill Rivers Safety Zone for VIP Protection Return to Alert Page Additional Info Attachments : VIP_Security_Zone_FR_021618.pdf Attachment : Schuylkill_Safety_Zone_NPRM_051517.pdf

MSIB 10-18 Safety Zone Lower Delaware Bay Return to Alert Page The Captain of the Port (COTP), Delaware Bay is notifying mariners a safety zone has been established in the lower Delaware Bay in order to facilitate diving and salvage operations.  The safety zone will be enforced from 7:00 am through 5:00 pm on February…

MSIB 09-18 Update on Marcus Hook Range Blasting through 2/14/18 Return to Alert Page The Captain of the Port (COTP), Delaware Bay is notifying mariners that Great Lakes Dredge and Dock will be continuing to conduct rock blasting in the Marcus Hook Range to facilitate the main channel deepening project.  Rock blasting operations will be…