Please reference the following draft restrictions, listed by terminal and vessel type.

Container and Roll-On Roll-Off:

• Wando & Columbus Street Terminals – Arrival and Departing Deep Draft Restrictions:                               Click here to download PDF
• North Charleston Terminal – Arrival and Departing Deep Draft Restrictions:                                                    Click here to download PDF

 

Bulk & Tank Vessel Arrivals:

Cooper River Terminals: 

DRAFT	Tankers	Dry Bulk
Up to 38 feet	No restrictions	No restrictions
Up to 40 feet with  escort tug	Start in 1 hr before low water until 2 hrs before high water	No restrictions (w/ escort tug)
Up to 40 feet without   escort tug	Start in 1 hr before low water until 2 hrs before high water	Start in 1 hr. before low water until 2 hrs before high water(for Midstream Mooring, start in at low water until 2 hrs before high water)
Up to 41 feet	Start in 2 hrs after low water until 2 hrs before high water	Start in at low water until 2 hrs before high water
Up to 42 feet	Start in 3 hrs after low water until 3 hrs before high water	Start in at low water until 2 hrs before high water

 

Shipyard River (Kinder Morgan Berths 1 & 2):

• Up to 41 feet:  FLOOD TIDE ONLY.  Start in at low water until 2.5 hrs before high water from the “C” Buoy or until 2 hrs before high water if boarded at “6” buoy
• 42 to 45 feet: Start in 2 hrs after low water until 2.5 hrs before high water

 

 

Note: The content on this page is for reference only.  Final decisions on sailing times and all other navigational matters are jointly at the Master’s and Pilot’s discretion.  Please notify dispatcher before arrival or departure of any draft-restricted vessel.