Category: Uncategorized
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Friday Feb 16–uncommon visitors
The weekend arrived with some vessels less frequently seen on the North River passing by.
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Thursday Feb 15–safety patrol
Observed traffic was light and feature a heavy law enforcement component for no obvious reason.
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Valentine’s Day—Marine Traffic
The North River was busy on Wednesday, with Tuesday’s snow storm perhaps having deferred some activity. The Marines were also moving up the Hudson River flight corridor, with a number of helicopters heading north. Skies were clear but temperatures dropped below freezing and winds remained elevated.
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Tuesday Feb 13–winter nor’easter
A winter nor’easter brought wind and snow to the region. Observable traffic was limited in poor visibility through the morning, but by afternoon the sun was out and the snow was quickly melting.
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Monday Feb 12–snow coming
New York City was bracing for significant snow fall Monday night, though the marine forecast was not very alarming, with winds gusting to just about 40 knots. Observed traffic included sugar, and empty cement and oil products barges.
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Wednesday Feb 7–presidential visit
Most of the action Wednesday was on East River, as President Biden arrived at the Downtown Manhattan Heliport on Pier 6. He headed from their by car to a campaign event on the Upper West Side.
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Tuesday Feb 6–morning rush
The North River got busy after sunrise Tuesday morning, with a cruise ship arriving and a fuel barge getting delivered at Pier 88 while tanker barges moved through.
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Saturday Feb 3–new or unusual
Saturday brought some new or less frequently seen travelers to the North River.
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Thursday Feb 1–new and not new
Thursday brought limited traffic but observations included a very familiar vessel and one not seen before.
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Wednesday January 31–fueling the north
Tanker barges headed north loaded with fuel Wednesday as temperatures continued to hover above freezing on the final day of January. A bulk ship headed for sea after unloading cement upstate.
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Saturday Jan 27—A gap in the weather
Saturday brought typical traffic to the north river and moderate temperatures with a break in the precipitation, bringing some paddle boarders out.
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Thursday Jan 25–peering through fog
Warm moist air moved over the region midweek, producing a layer of fog as it came in contact with the cold water of the North River and limiting photographic opportunities.
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Monday Jan 22–moving product
North River traffic was off to a slow start Monday as temperatures finally climbed back above freezing. Reinauer ATBs were on the move bringing oil products such as heating oil, diesel and/or gasoline north. A well-dressed paddle boarder was out on the water.
North River Notes 