Port of Vermilion

As a very small-sized facility, Vermilion serves fishing boats, recreational craft, and very small coastal traders. It primarily serves the local community with limited commercial cargo capacity. Vessel operators should contact the port authority for specific berth availability and cargo handling capabilities.

The approach to Vermilion is supported by 3 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Southwest Reef Lighthouse at 48.4 NM to the ESE. Other aids include St. Mary Parish Lighthouses (48.4 NM ESE), Point Au Fer Reef (49.4 NM SE). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

The Port of Vermilion is situated on the Gulf of Mexico in US. The area falls within the subtropical climate zone with mild winters and warm summers, which can influence port operations and seasonal shipping patterns.

You can track vessels near Vermilion (US4VN) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

The Port of Vermilion is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is US4VN — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

The first two characters, US, are the ISO country code for US. The remaining three identify the location within that country. The code is issued by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe and is the international standard for naming ports in trade and transport systems.

The Port of Vermilion operates in the UTC-5 time zone. Operating hours, VTS schedules, and pilot availability vary — vessel agents should confirm with the port authority in advance, especially for night arrivals or weekend operations.