SHOALING NOTICES


Aug. 20th, 2026

Please note there is a shoal in the south quadrant of the Inner Channel that is showing 31.7' ft at MLLW. A 1' foot draft restriction will apply to all inbound vessels. Inbound vessels are restricted to a maximum operating draft of 32'00 feet at high water and 29'00 feet at low water. Outbound vessels will remain at 33' feet on a case-by-case basis unless directionally unstable or if extreme spring tides.

Vessels arriving within 3 feet of the maximum allowable draft for the Port of Palm Beach will be restricted to transiting at High Water Slack. Vessels carrying petroleum products are reduced to 31'00 feet at high water slack and 28'00 feet at low water slack. All drafts are for Salt Water.

Vessel agents with ships within these parameters should keep in close contact with the Pilots for further restrictions. The Pilots will continue to monitor the channel for further shoaling. Please contact us if you have any further questions.

Please contact us if you have any further questions at 561-845-2628.