MSIB 01-22: Winter Port Condition 1

The Captain of the Port, Delaware Bay has set Winter Port Condition 1 for navigation on the Delaware River, Delaware Bay, Chesapeake Canal, Delaware Canal, all existing tributaries, and the New Jersey and Delaware Shores. Winter Port Condition 1 means that the short-term forecast is favorable for the formation of ice on these waterways.

Mariners observing any ice conditions are asked to report them using the Coast Guard Sector Delaware Bay Ice Reporting Form located on the unit’s homeport website. The web address is:

https://homeport.uscg.mil/Lists/Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=64960&Source=/Lists/Content/DispForm.aspx?ID=64960

Mariners can also report conditions to the CG Sector Delaware Bay Command Center on VHF Channel 16 or call (215) 271-4807.

If you have any questions regarding the contents of this bulletin, please contact the Waterways Management staff at (215) 271-4889.