Port of PLAQUEMINE

US9SH🇺🇸USA

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About Port of PLAQUEMINE

Also known as: Wilbert Canal, Wilberts Canal

Plaquemine is a port located in Louisiana, USA. It functions as a canal port, historically established in 1775.

Background
Plaquemine is a city in and the parish seat of Iberville Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is part of the Baton Rouge metropolitan statistical area. At the 2010 United States census, the population was 7,119; the 2020 census determined its population was 6,269.

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Elevation
1m

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History

Established
1775

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Type
Name
Dist.

Identification

UN/LOCODE
US9SH
Country
🇺🇸USA
Time Zone
UTC-6
Feature Type
CNL (Canal)

Classification

Type
Port

Region

Area
Gulf of Mexico
Latitude
30.2897°
Longitude
-91.2214°

References & Identifiers

GeoNames ID
4346147 →
Wikidata
Q1990254 →
Wikipedia
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Official Site
www.plaquemine.org →
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I navigate the approach to the Port of PLAQUEMINE?

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The approach to PLAQUEMINE is supported by 5 navigation aids within 50 nautical miles. The nearest is Southwest Reef Lighthouse at 35.7 NM to the S. Other aids include St. Mary Parish Lighthouses (35.7 NM S), Cubits Gap (46.3 NM ESE), Point Aux Herbes (46.3 NM ESE), Pass Manchac (47.9 NM E). Mariners should consult the relevant chart and List of Lights for full approach details.

What sea or ocean is the Port of PLAQUEMINE on?

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The Port of PLAQUEMINE 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.

How do I track vessels arriving at or departing from the Port of PLAQUEMINE?

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You can track vessels near PLAQUEMINE (US9SH) in real time using MarineRadar. The platform displays live AIS positions of nearby ships, including vessel name, type, flag, speed, and course.

Where is the Port of PLAQUEMINE?

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The Port of PLAQUEMINE is a port in US. Its UN/LOCODE is US9SH — the five-character code the UNECE assigns to trade and transport locations, and the identifier used on shipping documents and in port calls.

What does the UN/LOCODE US9SH mean?

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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.

What are the operating hours and time zone for the Port of PLAQUEMINE?

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The Port of PLAQUEMINE operates in the UTC-6 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.