Jacksonville (USJAX)

The Port of Jacksonville, commonly referred to by its brand name JAXPORT, is a pivotal international trade seaport located in the southeastern United States. As the largest container port in Florida, JAXPORT plays a crucial role in the nation's maritime trade, ranking among the largest vehicle handling ports in the country. Established in 1963, the Jacksonville Port Authority oversees the operations of this extensive port, which is strategically designed to accommodate a diverse range of cargo. JAXPORT's facilities, managed by both the port authority and private terminal operators, are equipped to handle various types of cargo, including breakbulk, dry bulk, and liquid cargo. The port's capabilities extend to containers, reefers, vehicles, asphalt, gasoline, ethanol, liquefied natural gas (LNG), aggregates, sand, stone, and gypsum. JAXPORT's intermodal transportation network is a key asset, featuring connections to over 100 trucking firms and 40 daily trains operated by Class I railroads CSX and Norfolk Southern, along with the regional rail line Florida East Coast Railway (FEC). This robust infrastructure ensures efficient cargo movement and accessibility to domestic and international markets. In addition to its cargo operations, JAXPORT is home to a modern cruise terminal, enhancing the port's role as a multifaceted transportation hub. Notably, as of 2020, the port has expanded its services to include LNG bunkering from the Talleyrand Terminal, which is operated by Eagle LNG.

Summer.

Jacksonville (Jaxport) is located in NE Florida, the city being situated on St John's River some 24nm from the Atlantic Ocean.

Max LOA 366.07M, beam 51.2m, draught 13.1m and 160,978DWT. Beam unrestricted at JAXPORT Cruise Terminal, Berth 10.

Approx 10,000,000t of cargo, 1,300,000TEU, 1,600 vessels and 200,000 passengers handled annually.

Vessels waiting outside the entrance to St John's River may, weather permitting, anchor in anchor berths 1 to 6 or A to D, in depths of 10.0m to 16.1m, 2.5nm NE of ''STJ'' Lightbuoy (30°23.6'N., 081°19.1'W). Pilots sometimes anchor vessels in the channel opposite Mayport Basin while waiting for the weather to clear upstream, but this anchorage is not recommended due to the strong currents. Limits of the Federally designated anchorages established at the port of Jacksonville in the St John's River and in the Atlantic Ocean off Fort George inlet, N-NE of the entrance jetties near Mayport are described below. Anchorage "C" (Temporary anchorage for vessels exceeding 7.3m draught, vessels remaining more than 24 hours must obtain a permit from the COPT): Shoreward of a line beginning at a point on the S shore W of the entrance to Miller Creek at 081°38.2'W, then N, 274m, then E to 081°37.4'W, then to 30°19.1'N., 081°37.3'W, then E to 081°37.0'W, then S to Empire Point. Anchorage "D" (Reserved for light draught barges and schooners): Bounded on the W by a line along the E side of Terminal Channel and on the E by a line along the W side of Arlington Cut. Beginning at a point at 30°19.30'N 081°37.25'W, then to 30°20.07'N 081°37.18'W, then to 30°20.00'N 081°37.05'W, then to 30° 19.20'N., 081°37.17'W, then to the starting point. Vessels are not permitted to anchor within 91m of Terminal Channel or Arlington Cut. Anchorage "E" (Reserved for vessels awaiting quarantine inspection or by special permit from the COTP): Beginning at a point near the E'ly shore of the river at 30°21.42'N 081°36.52'W, then W to 081°37.15'W, then N to 30°22.07'N, then to the starting point.Anchorage "F" (Reserved for deep draught barges and schooners): Special anchorage areas: Area "A": The waters within an area bounded by a line beginning at a point located at the W bank of St John's River at 30°15.11'N., 081°41.23'W, then to 30°15.13'N., 081°41.14'W, then to 30°14.03'N., 081°41.11'W, then to 30° 15.04'N., 081°41.20'W, and then to the starting point. Area "B": The waters within an area bounded by a line beginning at 30°15.03'N., 081°41.28'W, then to 30°15.02'N., 081°41.10'W, then to 30°14.56'N., 081° 41.08'W, then to 30°14.54'N., 081°41.10'W and then to the starting point.

Jacksonville is approached from E and entered through St Johns River. The depth of the access channel from the sea to the Talleyrand Docks and Terminal is 11.5m. The max, airdraught is 53m. There is no LOA restriction. Note: The final stretch of the main shipping channel from Drummond Point to Talleyrand Terminal, is dredged to a maintained depth of 12.5m. Further deepening to 13.7m is being considered by the US Army Corps of Engineers.

BA 2808, 8030, 3691. US 11490, 11491. Admiralty Pilot NP69, NP286(5).

Brackish. The river water may be fresh at Jacksonville at LW and with W'ly winds.

Pilotage is compulsory for foreign merchant vessels and US vessels engaged in foreign trade. Pilotage is optional for US coastal vessels which have a licensed Federal pilot onboard. The Pilotage is provided by Saint Johns Bar Pilots. The pilot station is on the S side of US Naval Base Mayport Basin (30°24'N 081° 24'W), and pilots are available throughout 24 hours. There are 2 pilot boats, which have black hulls and white superstructures, with the word "Pilot" in white letters on their sides; a blue flag with a white "P" is displayed. The boarding area is between ''STJ'' lightbuoy and the outermost entrance channel lightbuoys. A boarding ladder should be rigged 3.0m above the waterline. Berthing pilots board from a tug on approaching the berth. Vessels are permitted to berth or leave at night, with the exception of vessels with draughts in excess of 9.7m, at any state of the tide. Vessels should report their ETA and draught by radio to the port radio station and the pilot station at least 2 hours and again 1 hour prior to arriving at the outer sea buoy.

A line drawn from the outer end of the N breakwater to the outer end of the S breakwater.

The following objects are prominent. St John's Light structure, a water tank (red and white bands) situated in Mayport Basin 1.25nm SW of St John's Point, and the buildings and water towers in Atlantic, Neptune and Jacksonville beaches, situated 3.5-6.6nm S of St John's Point. An auxiliary light is shown from the top of St John's Light structure.

Main Channel Operational Draught Limits: ..... Area Draught (m) Sea to Drummond Point 12.5 Drummond Point to Talleyrand Terminal 11.5 Talleyrand to Main Street Bridge 9.6 Main Channel Airdraught Limits: Blount Island Overhead Power Cables 53.0 Dames Point Bridge 51.5 Mathews Bridge 46.3 Hart Bridge 41.0 Main Street Bridge 41m open and 12m closed Draught: Vessels over 10.0m FW draught are restricted in their sailing times based on the current at St John's Entrance. The Docking Masters should be contacted for docking and undocking restrictions. Inbound: All shipyard berths, Gate Maritime, Celotex Corp, JEA Northside, US Gypsum. Outbound: PCS Phosphate (over 9.7m draught), Celotex Corp, US Gypsum. Security Zones: Both temporary and permanent security zones have been created in the approaches to Saint Johns River and the Port of Jacksonville. Permission must be granted by the COTP for vessels to enter these zones.

Mean spring range 1.7m; mean neap range 0.5m. Tidal streams are strong in St Johns River as far as Jacksonville. The tidal streams in the entrance between the breakwaters require special attention. It is reported that 1 hour after the beginning of a strong wind from any direction from N through E to S, a very strong flow sets with the wind across the end of the breakwaters, and the condition is usually dangerous; when such winds reach gale force, the positions of the buoys should not be relied upon as they may drag out of position. Between the breakwaters on the in-going tide the flow is 2kts and on the outgoing tide the flow is 2.25kts. At Mayport on the ingoing tide the flow is 2.25kts and on the outgoing tide about 3kts. At a point 2.75nm above the entrance the flow is 2.75kts. Off Drummond Point, 1nm W of Broward Point, the tidal stream attains a rate of 1.5kts, and off Jacksonville, 2kts. The rate of the in-going stream is increased by NE'ly and E'ly winds, and the out-going stream by SW'ly and W'ly winds. Above Jacksonville tidal streams average less than 1kt. The winds have considerable effect on the water level and rate of the streams. Strong N'ly or NE'ly winds raise the water level about 0.6m at Jacksonville and about 0.3m at Palatka. Strong S'ly and SW'ly winds lower the water level about 0.3 to 0.4m, increase the rate of the out-going stream, and decrease or may interrupt the in-going stream. Dangerous cross flow may be encountered at the following points along the St Johns River: At the entrance to St Johns Bar Cut Range between the breakwaters (30°24'N., 081°23'W) At the intersection with the Intracoastal Waterways (30°23.0'N., 081°27.5'W) At the junction of Blount Island Channel and Dames Point Turn (30°23.0'N., 081° 33.5'W) At the junction of Trout River and Trout River Cut Range (30°23.4'N., 081° 37.6'W)

Vessels and agents should call to schedule pilots well in advance of arrival or departure to minimise the risk of delays due to other scheduled traffic or tide and current issues. Permanent and temporary Security Zones have been established in the approaches to Saint Johns River and within the port. Vessels may not enter or remain within these Zones without the permission of the Port Captain and must immediately comply with any instructions issued. Security-Broadcast System: There is no VTS system however Vessels should make a Security Call on VHF Ch 13 as follows: ..... 1. Vessels are requested to report their ETA at St Johns Lighted Whistle Buoy STJ, and their fresh water draught, by radio to the pilot station at least 2 hours and again 1 hour prior to their ETA at the seabuoy. Pilot station monitors VHF Ch 16 & 13 and works Ch 14. Vessels inbound intending to transit S Johns Bar Cut Range; 30 minutes before entering the jetties. 2. Outbound tows intending to make-up inside the jetties; at least 45 minutes in advance. 3. Vessels entering S Johns River from the Intracoastal Waterway (30°23.1'N., 081°27.8'W); 15 minutes (30 minutes for tows) in advance. 4. Vessels approaching Dames Point Turn (30°23.1'N., 081°33.6'W); 15 minutes in advance. 5. Vessels approaching Trout River Cut (30°23.3'N., 081°37.6'W); 15 minutes in advance 6. Vessels approaching Commodore Point (30°19.1'N., 081°37.7'W); 15 minutes in advance. 7. Vessels leaving a dock; at least 30 minutes in advance.

Moran Towing operate the following: ..... Name Horsepower Cathleen E. Moran 3,200 Cape Romain 3,000 Sewells Point 3,005 McAllister Towing also operates a fleet of tugs in the area. North Florida Shipyards (Commodore's Point Facility) provide 1 x 800hp tug.

Prevailing winds: SE'ly.

JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA 30°19.21'N 81°38.64'W UNCTAD LOCODE: US JAX ________________________________________________________________________________ ___________

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..... Pilots contact info VHF Ch 16, 13, 14, 17 Telephone + 1 904 246 6761 Email eta@jaxpilots.com; pilots@jaxpilots.com Docking Pilots contact info VHF Ch 16, 07A, 13 Tugs contact info VHF Ch 16; 07A, 10, 13, 18A Note: USDA has set up a toll free phone line to answer questions about the regulation, Tel: +1 866 738 8197. Please note that USDA will not answer any questions about CBP operational issues. Those issues are most appropriately directed to your local port if your question has not been answered on http://www.cbp.gov.

For crew not to be detained onboard, each crew member must have a visa in their Passport or Seaman's Book.

Please see country information for details of documentation requirements.

ETA should be sent as far in advance as possible and 24 hours prior to arrival to the ships agent. Vessels arriving in first US port: Please see country information.

Coastguard Vessel Inspection: Please see country information.

No action initiated unless there is illness onboard. Ship Sanitation Control Certificates: Please see country information.