Due to ice in the C&D Canal, the Maryland and Delaware pilots are no longer able to board ships at Chesapeake City. Therefore, until the ice subsides, for eastbound sailings from Baltimore or westbound sailings from Philadelphia/Wilmington and Arrivals at Cape Henlopen 6 hours’ notice will be required for movements. The extra notice is necessary to bring a Delaware Pilot down to Baltimore or send a Maryland Pilot to Philadelphia/Delaware prior to the ship`s departure or arrival.

Thank you for your understanding as we deal with this operational challenge.