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Port Intelligence Brief

Chester, United States

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52 Verified Intelligence Items

47Verified
Intelligence

26Official
Sources

91%Overall
Confidence

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CoordinatesN 39 51' .0000"
W 75 20' 60.0000"

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Harbor ProfileNorth Atlantic Ocean
Size: Large

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EntranceTidal Range: 5.90 ft
Depth: 36.08 ft

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Port StatusPort of Entry: Yes
Shelter: Good

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Last UpdateJun 28, 2026
09:30 ET

🧭 Approach & Entrance 8 items

🛟 Shelter & Refuge 5 items

⚠ Local Cautions 7 items

🛒 Crew Rest & Resupply 3 items

☎ Harbor / Authority 6 items 🔒

📡 Contacts & VHF 4 items 🔒

🛥 Marinas 4 items 🔒

⛽ Fuel & Utilities 2 items 🔒

🛂 Clearance & Formalities 5 items 🔒

🚑 Medical & Emergency 8 items 🔒

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Current Briefing

Approach & Entrance

Chester approach intelligence includes pilotage, entrance channel depths, harbor communications, traffic density, anchoring restrictions, and operational cautions for arrival planning.

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Verified Intelligence

Pilotage

Official Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026

Delaware or Pennsylvania state-licensed pilot required for foreign vessels and for vessels 100 GT and over; Pilots cover Delaware Bay and River (ocean to Trenton).

96% Confidence

Charting Authority

Official Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026

NOAA nautical charts and ENC products are the official charts covering Delaware River (use latest NOAA charts/ENCs).

95% Confidence

Sailing Directions Reference

Official Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026

U.S. Coast Pilot 3, Chapter 6 provides official sailing directions, cautions, anchorages and channel notes for Delaware Bay & River (includes Chester).

95% Confidence

Temporary Notices And Verification

Official Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026

Verify current MSIBs, safety zones, port conditions and temporary restrictions via USCG Sector Delaware Bay (Homeport/MSIBs) and local Notices to Mariners before arrival.

95% Confidence

Seasonal And Regulatory Restrictions

Official Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026

Seasonal Management Area: vessels ≥65 ft LOA restricted to 10 kt in the Delaware Bay area Nov 1–Apr 30 (right whale protection).

94% Confidence

Entrance And Channel Character

Official Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026

The Delaware River 'Philadelphia to the Sea' federal navigation project is maintained (deepening completed); authorized project depths include up to 45 ft; maintenance dredging ongoing.

93% Confidence

Currents

Official Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026

Delaware Bay/river approaches and main channel have strong tidal currents and tide rips; example approach velocities cited up to ~2.3 knots in some areas.

92% Confidence

Shoals And Anchorages

Official Source · Verified Jul 01, 2026

Marcus Hook Anchorage (Anchorage No.7) is a principal anchorage off the Delaware River and is subject to shoaling and dredging; anchorage sections have draft/length recommendations.

90% Confidence